The summer heat wave swept through Shanghai, and the fire of e-sports was even more surging. On July 12, 2025, the first season of the Intel Masters Challenge (IMC) was held in BILIBILI
WORLD(BW) stage ushered in the final moment, the crowd was surging, the shouts and cheers shook the sky, the dazzling lighting effects and enthusiastic cheers were intertwined, and the wonderful interaction of KOLs and the enthusiasm of the audience created this e-sports feast together.
As Intel’s professional event for non-professional players, IMC has always been committed to building a bridge for national e-sports. The perfect end of the first season not only provides a channel for outstanding players to advance to the professional track, but also allows ordinary players to experience the charm of e-sports up close through star interaction, water friend competitions, welfare lottery and other links. The SSR-level benefits of this event – including blockbuster prizes such as AGON displays – have filled the expectations, and a hunting carnival belonging to the whole people has officially begun.
Grassroots glory is crowned and goes straight to the peak of the career
When the spotlight focused on the center of the stage, the glorious moment that belonged to the champion and runner-up of the first season of “Eternal Tribulation” finally arrived. Under the watchful eyes of thousands of live spectators and countless online players, they held high trophies symbolizing strength and sweat and received a tsunami of respect. With their excellent performance, the champion and runner-up team of the first season of the Eternal Tribulation have successfully locked the precious ticket to the 2025 Eternal Tribulation Koi Cup, and at this moment, the core channel value of the IMC event “from grassroots to professional” is shining. Their rise is the best proof that IMC has lit up a beacon of dreams for thousands of ordinary players, and it also makes the audience look forward to the next more exciting second season.
In the second season, the war drums sounded, and the nine giants opened a new chapter together
The much-anticipated launch ceremony of the second season of IMC pushed the atmosphere to a climax. Intel has joined forces with 9 blockbuster partners to form a strong technology alliance to press the start button for the new season. This not only announces the construction of a broader event platform, but also symbolizes the determination of the industry to work together to promote the national e-sports ecosystem. The curtain on the second season has officially begun, and more intense confrontations and more generous “hunting benefits” are waiting for all warriors to conquer!
The stars are bright, and the top KOLs detonate the fan carnival
The airborne landing of the top KOL lineup instantly ignited the enthusiasm of fans!” Demon King” stunned the COSPLAY stage with his iconic gorgeous costumes, and Feng and Zhen Yiyi gave benefits to the audience one by one. This star-studded feast gave fans a priceless experience that went far beyond the game itself.
The high-energy collision of the water friend competition, the Mozi & AG team turned the audience upside down
In addition to popular interaction, there are also surprise e-sports partners who cross borders! FPS Valkyrie Mozi and the professional giants AG Intrepid Contract Team teamed up to show their skills, and a unique water friend match instantly detonated the audience. More lucky spectators were able to step on the stage of their dreams and fight side by side or compete on the same stage with their idols. The top operation of Mozi and the AG players is not inferior to the professional competition, and the tense and exciting confrontation is interspersed with bursts of laughter, which has become the most “circle-breaking” happy memory of the day.
The European emperor is born! Massive welfare critical hits ignited the audience
When the suspense of “SSR-level benefits” was revealed, the scene was completely boiling! From elite e-sports equipment to top-notch trendy toys, rich prizes continue to be distributed through interactive games and lucky draws. Every roll of the big screen touches people’s hearts, and when the lucky “European Emperor” is born and wins the top award, the exclamation and envy of the audience are intertwined, pushing the atmosphere of the welfare carnival to the top. In addition to AGON monitors, variant elf gaming chairs, and Dalyou e-sports sets, the audience can also receive limited edition trendy toys from the park when participating in the interaction.
National e-sports carnival, the future stars are infinite
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The first season of IMC came to a hot end in Shanghai. More than one million online and offline viewers witnessed that the number of social media topic readings reached a new high, which once again confirmed the vigorous vitality of national e-sports. It is not so much a regular event as it is a grand festival for all esports enthusiasts – there is the start of professional dreams, the shine of idols up close, the joy of fighting side by side, and the surprises of returning with a full load.
As the organizer of the event, Intel sincerely thanks every audience for their enthusiastic participation, all the contestants’ hard work, and the wonderful help of KOLs, and also sincerely thanks the 9 partners, and the success of the event is inseparable from the full support of the partners.
The war is endless, and the journey does not stop! The second season of the Intel Masters Challenge has set sail at full speed. A broader competitive stage, a stronger star lineup, and a more attractive “hunting benefit” are ready. We invite you to assemble again! Whether you’re a grassroots god eager to make a name for yourself or a dedicated esports fan, there’s always a highlight moment for you. The next esports star may be you!
As a strategic partner of this year’s IMC, TCL Huaxing/AGON brought the ultimate travel test to the players in the IMC competition and provided high-quality display equipment for the competition, making the competition picture more shocking. TCL Huaxing” immersive game
All choose HVA e-sports screens”, AGON “Born to be warlike, only for players” as the slogan, bringing a more intense and exciting competitive experience to the competition.
At the same time, we would also like to thank the core partners of the event: Mingxuan Technology, ASUS, Yajun, Minglongtang, and elite partners: Dalyou, Variant Elf, IQUNIX, which brought a more intense and exciting competitive experience to the competition.
