Metal Slug Esports Tournaments 2024-2025 Schedule Prize Pool Teams [better] Now

Following the explosive popularity of the Metal Slug Tactics reveal and the updated rollback netcode for classic titles, the 2024-2025 season represents the most ambitious esports push in the franchise's history.

As the 2024-2025 Metal Slug Esports Tournaments came to a close, teams began to look forward to the next season. The competition had been fierce, and the sport had grown as a whole. One thing was certain: the world of Metal Slug esports was here to stay, and the next season would bring even more excitement and drama.

| Team Name | Region | 2024 Result | 2025 Status | |-----------|--------|-------------|--------------| | | China | World Champions | Confirmed | | Nova Esports | China | 2nd place | Confirmed | | Buriram United Esports | Thailand | Semifinalist | Confirmed | | EVOS | Indonesia | Quarterfinal | Confirmed | | Team Flash | Vietnam | Quarterfinal | Confirmed | | Rex Regum Qeon (RRQ) | Philippines | Group stage | Confirmed | | FENNEL | Japan | Group stage | Confirmed | | Blacklist International | PH/SEA | Did not qualify | Invited 2025 | | NaVi | EU/Global | – | New for 2025 | Following the explosive popularity of the Metal Slug

Keep an eye on speedrunning personalities. Many top-tier Metal Slug competitors are recruited from the speedrunning community (GDQ alumni), as the skills required for optimal routing and score maximization overlap almost entirely.

In a thrilling tournament, Seoul Stunners and Team USA faced off in the semifinals. The match went to a deciding game, with Seoul Stunners emerging victorious. On the other side of the bracket, Tokyo Sluggers and Shanghai Speedsters battled it out, with Tokyo Sluggers taking the win. One thing was certain: the world of Metal

SNK & Tencent have confirmed a (announced Dec 2024). Confirmed so far:

Note: Prize pools are USD; distribution may change per organiser. In a thrilling tournament, Seoul Stunners and Team

Because Metal Slug has historically been an arcade discipline, the "teams" structure is looser than in MOBA esports. However, several organizations have begun signing top-tier talent to represent them at majors.

If you want to get involved in the 2024-2025 season, you don't need to track down an arcade cabinet.

Major seasonal events often provide "Mythic Weapons" (e.g., Light Entropy Order) and exclusive character skins like Joe’s "Trendy Attraction" or "Crystal Love," which hold significant value for competitive progression. 2. Metal Slug Tactics: The New Frontier