Chinese Team Reclaims CrossFire Crown After Four-Year Gap
China's All Gamers (AG) secured a decisive 3-1 victory against the Philippines' Team Stallions (STS) in Sunday's CrossFire Stars Grand Finals, held in Chengdu's Sichuan Province. The win marks AG's first championship in four years, with star player Zhang Qian (ZQ) claiming Finals MVP honors in front of a packed arena.
Esports Economy Continues Record Growth
This year's tournament featured a $1.43 million prize pool as China's esports industry reports record 29.33 billion yuan ($4.16 billion) revenue for 2025 – a 6.4% year-on-year increase. Live streaming platforms drove 80.81% of total earnings, while tournament operations and club management accounted for remaining revenue streams.
The Chinese mainland now boasts over 495 million esports users, maintaining its position as the world's largest market with 1.06% annual growth. Industry analysts attribute this sustained expansion to improved commercialization models and increased overseas investor interest in China's digital entertainment sector.
