Commanders, the battlefield is set. The most elite KARDS players in the world are preparing to march into the ultimate showdown - the KARDS 2025 World Championship, taking place December 20 - 21.
This is the pinnacle of the competitive KARDS year. Sixteen of the finest tacticians, hardened through fierce battles across the Expansion Tournaments and last year's World Championship, will now face off for glory, honor, and a $12,000 prize pool.
The Qualified Elite
Only the best of the best have made it this far:
- Players who fought their way to the top 3 in one of this year's Expansion Tournaments.
- The top 4 eligible finishers from the 2024 World Championship, returning to defend their honor.
Each of these 16 commanders has proven themselves on the frontline - climbing through the in-game ranked ladder, conquering tournament leaderboards, and seizing victory when the stakes were highest.
- Spoker
- dandelion882691
- 变成光守护阿梓公主
- killswitch
- hqt18
- 2598252160
- 煎饼1
- 作死的骡博
- Twi Dcargo
- eszemteszem
- syswdsr
- 禁忌之门
- Sie_
- 昂伟联邦
- 失其本心八幡
- henry449856878
The Draw Show
Before the battles begin, the stage will be set. In late November, a special drawing will determine the seeding of the World Championship bracket. Who will clash in the opening round? Which rivalries will be rekindled? The draw will decide it all.
The Format
The KARDS 2025 World Championship will be fought in a double elimination bracket, ensuring every commander must prove their resilience on the battlefield.
- Day 1 (December 13): Opening salvo - matchups from the Round of 16 and Round of 8.
- Day 2 (December 14): The decisive campaign - every clash from the final four, leading to the coronation of the new World Champion.
Each battle is a best-of-five series, with players bringing four decks crafted from the upcoming Winter Expansion. Strategy, preparation, and nerves of steel will decide who advances and who falls.
Broadcast & Commentary
Every move, bluff, and breakthrough will be captured by our expert KARDS casters, guiding viewers through the action and analyzing the tactics of the world's finest commanders. Catch the action live on the official KARDS Twitch and Bilibili channels.
The Spoils of War
The $12,000 prize pool will be divided among the top four commanders:
- 1st place: $6,000 and the title of KARDS World Champion
- 2nd place: $3,000
- 3rd place: $1,800
- 4th place: $1,200
Honor, prestige, and hard-fought rewards await those who rise to the top.
Prepare for Battle
Mark your calendars: December 20 - 21, 2025. The final campaign of the year is coming, and with it, unforgettable clashes, breathtaking plays, and the crowning of the KARDS 2025 World Champion.
Who will reign supreme? Tune in and witness history on the battlefield of KARDS.