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Chengdu is a city in China whose esports profile is anchored by Chengdu AG Super Play's recurring KPL home matches; People's Esports reports that more than 70% of home-match spectators came from outside Sichuan and related spending exceeded RMB150 million.

Chengdu skyline and surrounding mountains, viewed from Longquan Mountain.
Chengdu skyline and surrounding mountains, viewed from Longquan Mountain. · FISU · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0 · resized ·
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Updated September 28, 2026

Market snapshot

Reported related spending

More than RMB150m[2]

Article-reported spending associated with Chengdu AG Super Play home matches, not a city-wide annual esports estimate.

Market ecosystem

Local clubs

Chengdu AG Super Play is the Honor of Kings roster most directly associated with the city's KPL home-match model.

Chengdu AG Super Play

Events and competition

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