HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League (ACL) Grand Finals 2025 Set To Electrify Shanghai This May

The ACL Grand Finals 2025 will showcase nine esports titles , including Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), DOTA 2, Honor of Kings, Street Fighter 6, League of Legends Legend Cup, Teamfight Tactics, VALORANT Champions Tour, Delta Force, and CrossFire. With a staggering $2 million (RMB 15 million) prize pool , the event also offers direct qualification slots for the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) , empowering Asian teams to compete on the world stage.

Powering the Future of Esports: ACL & DreamHack Partners

The events boast unparalleled support from industry leaders:

• Hero Esports ACL:
  • Chief Partners: HERO ESPORTS × 5EPlay
  • Strategic Partners: Esports World Cup, Jin Jiang International, Shanghai JUSS Sports Management Co., Ltd.
  • Special Partners: Savage Impact, Eastroc Vitamin Energy Drink, HONOR, TGIF, OBSBOT
  • Special Partners for ACL Grand Finals 2025: POPEYES, Tongcheng Travel
  • Special Partners for ACL × Honor of Kings: CLEAR
  • Broadcasting Partners (China): Kuaishou, Douyin, Huya, Douyu, bilibili, Weibo, and Hupu
  • Broadcasting Partners (Global): Twitch, TikTok, YouTube, CHZZK, and SOOP
• DreamHack cooperates with many well-known brands at home and abroad, including strategic partners: Jin Jiang International Holdings, 8BitDo, and ZOWIE; Industry Partners: HONOR, Savage Impact, and Morphling; Special Partners: Alipay.

Fans can now purchase tickets via official platforms Damai, Maoyan , Alipay, and Hopegoo , catering to diverse viewing preferences.

Event Schedule Highlights

SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center

• May 16, 14:10 : ACL Grand Finals × CS2 – Third-Place Match, Exhibition Match, Opening Ceremony, Grand Finals
• May 17, 14:00 : ACL Grand Finals × Huya LoL Legend Cup – Opening Performance, Finals (G1-G3), Intermission Show, Finals (G4-G9)
• May 18, 16:30 : ACL Grand Finals× Honor of Kings – Opening Ceremony & Grand Finals

Jing'an Sports Center

• May 16, 12:00 : ACL Grand Finals × CrossFire – Quarterfinals
• May 17, 12:00 : ACL Grand Finals × CrossFire – Semifinals & Grand Finals
• May 18, 13:00 : ACL Grand Finals × VALORANT Champions Tour – Surprise Guest Exhibition & Grand Finals

National Exhibition and Convention Center (Halls 1.2-2.2)

• May 16–18 : ACL Grand Finals × DOTA 2, Street Fighter 6, Delta Force, and TFT tournaments, plus DreamHack Festival (see notes).

Note : DreamHack Esports Stage access requires a dedicated ticket (includes full-day pass + early entry). General tickets grant venue entry excluding DreamHack areas.

ACL Grand Finals Night @ INS Park

From May 16–18 , Shanghai's trendsetting INS Park will also host the ACL Grand Finals Night, blending esports, entertainment, and nightlife.

A New Era for Asian Esports

The ACL aspires to set Asia's competitive benchmark, fueling the global esports ecosystem through elite tournaments, cross-industry innovation, and fan immersion. This landmark event will not only accelerate China's esports growth but also cement Shanghai's status as the "Global Esports Capital" , amplifying its cultural influence worldwide.

Global Broadcast : Live on ACL's official Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok channels.
Official Website : esportsacl/home
Media Inquiries : [email protected]

SOURCE Hero Esports

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