China’s Weibo Gaming claimed the TFT throne at the Esports World Cup 2025, overcoming a stacked international field and a resilient Virtus.pro in the Grand Finals.
The Teamfight Tactics (TFT) event at the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC 25) in Riyadh has wrapped, and Weibo Gaming (WBG) are your champion.
With a blend of flawless teamwork, clutch decision-making, and a standout MVP performance, the Chinese squad brushed aside Virtus.pro (VP) in the Grand Finals. They won the $150,000 first-place prize and 1,000 Club Points towards the $27 million Club Championship.
Weibo Wins TFT EWC 2025 Finals
Sixteen of the world’s best TFT teams entered the tournament, split into four groups for the Group Stage (August 11–13).
Weibo Gaming—comprising players Yin “Saopimi” Shengjie, Wu “Guan” Jinxin, Yao “LingBaoTianZun” Chuanheng, and Zhang “TianLong” Tianlong, already emerged as favourites by dominating their group and securing early wins over T1, Al Qadsiah Esports, and Team Vitality.
In the Playoffs (August 14–15), WBG’s momentum only grew. They swept EVOS 2-0 and toppled AEGIS 2-1 to set up a best-of-five Grand Final with fellow APAC powerhouse Virtus.pro.
TFT EWC 2025 Grand Finals: Weibo Gaming vs. Virtus.pro
The Grand Final was a true international showdown: China’s Weibo Gaming versus Vietnam’s Virtus.pro.
WBG started strong, with all four members finishing in the top four of the opening game. VP answered back in game two, with Milo, K1an, and Maris taking the podium—tying the series and proving this would be no walkover.
Game three was a testament to the ever-evolving TFT metagame. Saopimi hit the jackpot with his first augment, Caretaker’s Ally, which granted a free 2-cost Gangplank every time he levelled up. With Saopimi and VP’s Milo the last two standing, Saopimi clinched the win to put WBG at match point.
From there, WBG’s momentum proved unstoppable, and they sealed the victory in game four, winning the series 3-1. WBG’s flexible comps and high-tempo strategy gave them a decisive edge in every late-game decision.
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— WeiboGamingEsports (@Weibogamingwin) August 15, 2025
Individual Brilliance: Saopimi’s MVP Performance
Yin “Saopimi” Shengjie was the undisputed star of the tournament. Across the event, he posted a 71% win rate, a 2.75 average placement, and 25 total points—outshining rivals from around the world.
For his incredible run, he was named SONY MVP, earning an extra $10,000 and cementing his status as one of TFT’s elite.
The Big Picture: Club Points and National Pride
With this win, Weibo Gaming claimed a second straight TFT gold for China at EWC and jumped to eighth place on the Club Championship leaderboard with 1,950 points.
The Club Championship, with its $27 million prize pool, remains a major prize for esports organisations and WBG’s 1,000-point haul significantly boosts their chances in the long run.
Well, with EWC 2025 in the bag, Weibo Gaming returns to China as TFT royalty, while Saopimi now sits among the game’s all-time greats.
The Club Championship race is still wide open, and every future tournament is another chance for a new challenger to rise—but for now, Weibo Gaming and Saopimi have etched their names in TFT history.