Shanghai to Host Historic Esports Spectacle as Hero Esports ACL Grand Finals Venues Revealed

Asia's Premier Multi-Game Championship Unites Nine Esports Titles Across Three Iconic Shanghai Venues This May

SHANGHAI, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League (ACL), Asia's most prestigious multi-title esports tournament organized by Hero Esports, an industry leader and the largest esports company in Asia, has announced its championship venues for the ACL Grand Finals 2025 taking place May 16-18 in Shanghai. The landmark event will transform three of the city's most iconic venues into battlegrounds for nine premier esports titles, cementing Shanghai's status as the global esports capital.

The tournament is expected to attract 80,000+ live attendees across three venues, with global broadcasts reaching millions via Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok. Participating teams will be competing for a total prize pool of $2 million. Selected ACL winners will earn direct entry to the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—the largest esports event in history due to take place from July to August.

Venue and Event Lineup

1. SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center (Esports Coliseum)
   - ACL Grand Finals 2025 X CS2
   - ACL Grand Finals 2025 X HOK
   - ACL Grand Finals 2025 X League of Legends Legend Cup S3
2. JING'AN SPORTS CENTER (Tactical Esports Arena)
   - ACL Grand Finals 2025 X Valorant Champions Tour
   - ACL Grand Finals 2025 X CrossFire
3. National Exhibition and Convention Center (Global Gaming Festival Hub)
   - ACL Grand Finals 2025 X DOTA2
   - ACL Grand Finals 2025 X Street Fighter 6
   - ACL Grand Finals 2025 X Teamfight Tactics
   - ACL Grand Finals 2025 X Delta Force

Event Highlights
DreamHack's China Debut: The world's largest gaming festival joins forces with ACL, delivering an unprecedented fusion of esports, music (electronic/rap), and interactive gaming culture experiences.
Path to Glory: Top performers will secure direct qualification to the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh – esports' richest tournament with historic prize pools.
Asia's Defining Moment: Over 80,000+ live attendees expected across three venues, with global broadcasts reaching millions via Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok.

Executive Insights

"Shanghai's selection as our host city reflects its unmatched esports infrastructure and passionate community," said Jonny Wang, ACL CEO. "By combining elite competition with DreamHack's festival energy, we're creating a new blueprint for global esports events."

"This is Hero Esports' most ambitious project to date," added Danny Tang, Co-Founder & CEO of Hero Esports. "The ACL bridges Asian talents with the world stage while delivering unforgettable fan experiences through cutting-edge production."

About the HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League

The HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League (ACL) is currently the premier and largest international multi-title esports event in Asia. Hosted by leading esports company Hero Esports, the tournament boasts a total prize pool of $2 million. This year, the inaugural ACL features nine premier esports titles, including Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, Honor of Kings, Street Fighter 6, League of Legends Legend Cup S3, Teamfight Tactics, VALORANT Champions Tour, Delta Force and CrossFire.

The ACL Grand Finals 2025 (May 16–18, Shanghai) will partner with DreamHack, uniting elite players, gaming tech, and fans. Selected ACL winners will earn direct entry to the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—the largest esports event in history.

For more info, please check ACL official website: https://esportsacl.com/home

About Hero Esports

Founded in 2016, Hero Esports is the biggest esports company in Asia, producing more than 7,000 matches every year that captivate an online fan base of over 800 million. With a global presence encompassing 12 office locations and eight top-tier esports arenas, Hero Esports offers a comprehensive suite of esports services, including tournament organization, marketing solutions, community development, and more. As a private company, Hero Esports counts Savvy Games Group and Tencent, among others, as investors, with Kuaishou and Huya as strategic partners.

Headquartered in Shanghai and employing more than 1,100 employees, Hero Esports is a fully integrated operator of esports tournaments and creator of esports content with global reach. The company has helped produce many prestigious tournaments including the Olympic Esports Week, the Esports World Cup as well as the esports series featured at both the Jakarta Asian Games 2018 and the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023. Hero Esports also worked with the world's top-tier game publishers such as Tencent and Krafton in organizing popular esports leagues such as the Honor of Kings' KPL series and PUBG's PGC series, among many others. In 2024, Hero Esports launched Esports Asian Champions League (ACL), Asia's premier international, multi-title esports tournament. Hero Esports is a member of the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC).
www.heroesports.com 

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Shanghai to Host Historic Esports Spectacle as Hero Esports ACL Grand Finals Venues Revealed

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dar Global (LSE: DAR), the London-listed international luxury real estate developer, announced today the official launch of Trump Plaza Jeddah, marking its third prestigious collaboration with The Trump Organization in Saudi Arabia. Valued at over USD 1 billion, this landmark development, strategically located within the expansive Amaya development along King Abdulaziz Road, is poised to redefine luxury urban living in Jeddah's thriving real estate landscape, following the successful launch of Trump Tower Jeddah in December 2024.

 

Residential offerings include fully furnished 1, 2, and 3-bedroom Trump Executive Residences; premium 2, 3, and 4-bedroom Trump Park Residences; and exclusive 4-bedroom Trump Townhouses. Together with thoughtfully designed home offices, premium retail, and curated dining, the project redefines modern living by blending convenience and luxury into a single, connected destination. Optional rental management services further enhance the appeal for international owners seeking a turnkey ownership experience.

Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization, commented: "Expanding our presence in Saudi Arabia with Trump Plaza Jeddah underscores our commitment to world-class quality and iconic design. This project reflects the strength of our relationship with Dar Global and our confidence in Jeddah as a dynamic, globally relevant city. Trump Plaza Jeddah will set a new benchmark for integrated urban destinations."

Ziad El Chaar, CEO of Dar Global, added: "The launch of Trump Plaza Jeddah represents a major milestone in our Saudi portfolio. This is not a single-use development, but a carefully curated urban ecosystem designed for global residents who want to live, work, and connect within the best address in Jeddah. Anchored by a private park and supported by world-class amenities, Trump Plaza Jeddah introduces a new model for modern city living in the Kingdom."

Central to the lifestyle offering is the exclusive 4,000-square-metre Vitality Club, with golf simulators, a spa, sports medicine and recovery facilities, swimming pools, dining, and high-performance wellness spaces. Destination retail and dining, including Trump Grill, Trump Daily, an artisan bakery, and a fitness pro shop, reinforce its positioning as a district day and night.

Located at the heart of the 1,000,000-square-metre Amaya development, Trump Plaza Jeddah anchors a new, highly integrated urban district that reflects the Kingdom's growing prominence as a global real estate destination, supported by foreign-ownership incentives, a 0% capital gains tax, and accelerated infrastructure investment.

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DAR GLOBAL AND THE TRUMP ORGANISATION EXPAND SAUDI PORTFOLIO WITH USD 1BN TRUMP PLAZA JEDDAH