The weekend at DreamHack Atlanta was packed with thrilling esports action as both the Clash of Clans World Championships and the Clash Royale League 2025 World Finals reached their climactic conclusions. Players and teams from across the globe gathered to compete for prestigious titles and significant prize pools, drawing the attention of gaming enthusiasts worldwide.
Clash of Clans World Championship
The Clash of Clans World Championship brought together the top eight clans, all vying for the lion’s share of a $700,000 (~£532,000) prize pool. Teams earned their spots through various monthly and regional qualifiers, with NAVI receiving a special invitation thanks to their championship leaderboard standing. In a dramatic finale, Tribe Gaming emerged victorious, overcoming Repotted Gaming in the Grand Finals with a tense 13-12 win after an initial defeat. The rules demanded a second match after Repotted Gaming’s first win, but Tribe Gaming managed to clinch the title.
Clash Royale League 2025 World Finals
Supercell’s Clash Royale also saw top-tier competition as 12 players squared off for a $500,000 (~£381,350) prize. Participants qualified via the Gold Edition qualifiers and the Circuit Point 2025 leaderboard. The event culminated with Mohammed ‘Mohammed Light’ Tarek claiming his second championship title, defeating SKCalalas’ Sub in the Grand Finals. Despite starting from the lower bracket, Mohammed Light delivered a commanding performance, securing 3-0 victories in both final matches.
DreamHack Atlanta
DreamHack Atlanta wasn’t solely focused on Clash of Clans and Clash Royale; the festival hosted numerous esports tournaments. In the Marvel Rivals Ignite Grand Finals, Virtus.pro claimed victory over NAVI, becoming the first-ever champions of the hero shooter. The SNK World Championship wrapped up the event, featuring titles like Samurai Showdown and The King of Fighters XV, with REJECT’s ‘Laggia’ triumphing in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves.