China’s Qing Jiu Club defeated Elevate 4-3 in an epic Grand Final to claim the Call of Duty: Mobile World Championship 2025 title in Katowice, Poland. The tournament concluded on November 9 with 16 elite teams competing for an $850,000 prize pool at the Spodek Arena.
Revenge Victory Over Elevate
This Grand Final was a rematch of the 2024 championship, where Elevate—the American organization with an all-Filipino roster—dominated 4-0. This time, Qing Jiu Club kept their composure through a nail-biting seven-game series to avenge that loss and secure China’s second CODM world title.
| Team | Placement | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| Qing Jiu Club | 1st Place | $350,000 |
| Elevate | 2nd Place | $150,000 |
| Stalwart Esports | 3rd Place | $85,000 |
| Newgen Ninjas (India) | 8th Place | $24,000 |
MVP Performance by Ouling
Led by tournament MVP Ouling, alongside teammates MaoQi, Curly, Dchen, and Cloud, Qing Jiu Club delivered consistent excellence throughout the championship. They crushed Stalwart Esports 3-1 in the Upper Bracket Semifinals, then swept Elevate 3-0 in the Upper Bracket Final to secure their Grand Final spot.
India’s Underdog Story
Newgen Ninjas—a merged team of GodLike Esports and S8UL players formed due to visa complications—finished eighth and earned $24,000. Despite roster challenges and last-minute adjustments, the makeshift Indian squad made their nation proud with a respectable tournament run.
Viewership Challenges
The event peaked at 19,138 concurrent viewers outside China during the Grand Final. However, viewership faced challenges due to clashes with bigger esports events and reduced streaming channels—dropping from 70 in 2024 to just 31 this year. The absence of TikTok livestreams and popular teams like Luminosity also impacted audience engagement.
Despite viewership hurdles, the tournament showcased world-class mobile esports action with jaw-dropping plays and intense competition. Qing Jiu Club’s victory sets a new standard for CODM tournaments, with teams worldwide now aiming to dethrone the Chinese champions in future competitions.
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FAQs
Who won CODM World Championship 2025?
Qing Jiu Club from China won the title, defeating Elevate 4-3 in the Grand Final and earning $350,000.
How much was the CODM World Championship 2025 prize pool?
The tournament featured an $850,000 prize pool distributed among the top 16 teams competing in Katowice.https://tech2sports.com/?s=Microsoft
