🗓️ August 15, 2025 — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Weibo Gaming (WBG) has claimed the Teamfight Tactics (TFT) championship at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025. The grand final took place on August 15, after a thrilling week of matches that began with the group stage on August 11. The tournament was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and featured 16 top teams from around the world.
🏆 A Dominant Run to the Finals
Weibo Gaming’s journey to the top was nothing short of impressive. The team, made up of Yin “Saopimi” Shengjie, Yao “LingBaoTianZun” Chuanheng, Wu “Guan” Jinxin, and Zhang “TianLong” Tianlong, went undefeated in the group stage. They beat strong teams like T1, Al Qadsiah Esports, and Team Vitality.
In the playoffs, WBG continued their winning streak. They swept EVOS 2-0 and defeated AEGIS 2-1 in the semifinals. In the grand final, they faced Virtus.pro, a team that had surprised many by beating Wolves Esports and T1. But WBG proved too strong, winning the series 3-1.
🎮 Key Moments in the Final
The final match was intense. WBG dominated the first game, with all four players finishing in the top four. Virtus.pro bounced back in the second game, tying the series. But Saopimi’s smart play in the third game gave WBG the lead again. He used the “Caretaker’s Ally” augment to gain free Gangplank units, which helped him win the round.
In the fourth and final game, WBG closed out the series. Their strategy and teamwork were unmatched. Saopimi’s performance stood out, with a 71% win rate, 2.75 average placement, and 25 total points across the tournament.
💬 MVP Speech: A Tribute to Teamwork
After the match, Saopimi was named the Sony Finals MVP and received a $10,000 prize. But he didn’t take all the credit. In his speech, he said, “I believe this MVP prize doesn’t belong to me alone, but to every single one of WBG.” His words showed the strong bond and unity within the team.
LingBaoTianZun also shared his thoughts. “I was incredibly excited. There’s no doubt about that in my mind,” he said. He talked about how their hard work and preparation paid off.
💰 Prize and Club Championship Points
Weibo Gaming took home $150,000 for winning the TFT tournament. They also earned 1,000 Club Points toward the EWC Club Championship leaderboard. This program has a total prize pool of $27 million, shared among all participating teams.
With this win, WBG climbed to 8th place in the Club Championship standings. They are also set to compete in Street Fighter 6 next week, which could boost their ranking even more.
🌍 A Victory for China
This win marks the second year in a row that Weibo Gaming has brought the EWC gold back to China. Their success shows the strength of Chinese esports and the growing popularity of TFT as a competitive game.
The EWC 2025 continues with more tournaments in the coming weeks. But for now, Weibo Gaming stands tall as the TFT champions — a team that proved that true victory comes from working together.
For more details, you can read the full coverage on Esports.gg and EWC’s official site.
