Putting aside all the turmoil around the short lifespan of Mortal Kombat 1, this tournament features exciting competition in a pretty great game.
Mortal Kombat 1 (MK1) broke into the esports dimension of the fighting games community (FGC) with an unusual concept and big promises. It’s the first Mortal Kombat game with assistant characters, Kameo Fighters, which makes some crazy combos possible. The NetherRealm Studios promised long-term support with a nice variety of content for this game.
The competitive side of things wasn’t perfect, but it was alright for MK1 to march across the world with big tournaments. But the development support failed awfully: specifically, in terms of new characters. We received two seasons only.
With the game’s fate taking a dark turn, having the Pro Kompetition 2025 feels like a nice treat. We could witness a few big offline tournaments throughout the season, and the online leagues happened in the biggest regions. It comes to an end here, at the Final Kombat 2025 event. The chances that we have a conclusion of the official competition in Mortal Kombat 1 are really high.
Everything about Final Kombat 2025 is here: stream, schedule, tournament format, matchups, and results.
How to watch Final Kombat 2025: Stream
The official Twitch channel of NetherRealm and the YouTube channel of Mortal Kombat broadcast all the tournament days from MK1 Final Kombat 2025. You can watch the stream below.
Schedule and Format of Mortal Kombat 1 Final Kombat 2025
This Mortal Kombat 1 tournament goes on for three days, from Sept. 26 to Sept. 28. Here is the detailed schedule and info on the format.
Date | Stream start | Tournament stage | Format explained |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Sept. 26 | 12 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CEST | Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) | Double-elimination brackets in the pools, the top 24, and the top 8. The LCQ winner advances to the main event. |
| Saturday, Sept. 27 | 12 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CEST | Group stage | Four round-robin groups, the top 2 players from each group advance to the Playoffs. |
| Saturday, Sept. 28 | 1 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CEST | Playoffs | Double-elimination brackets. |
Final Kombat 2025 results
This section highlights the results of MK1 Final Kombat 2025.
Final standings: The top 8
Placement | Player | MK1 character/Kameo | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | TBD | $70,000 | |
| 2nd | TBD | $36,000 | |
| 3rd | TBD | $24,000 | |
| 4th | TBD | $16,000 | |
| 5th–6th | TBD | $10,000 | |
| 5th–6th | TBD | $10,000 | |
| 7th–8th | TBD | $5,000 | |
| 7th–8th | TBD | $5,000 |
Group Stage
Group A | Set score | Game score | Points | Group B | Set score | Game score | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SonicFox | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 | Kanimani | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 |
| SnakeDoe | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 | Lavender Rain | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 |
| Grr | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 | Onlinecale213 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 |
| Anas_Bananas_1 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 | Tekken Master | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 |
| FGCBOY | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 | Broseph | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 |
Group C | Set score | Game score | Points | Group D | Set score | Game score | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 | FaysalKombat | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 |
| Rewind | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 | VideoGamezYo | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 |
| MKJavierMK | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 | Scorpionprocs | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 |
| Zeeus | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 | Shuletah | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 |
| Tweedy | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 | LCQ winner | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 |
Playoffs
Winners semifinals | Winners final | Grand final |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| TBD vs TBD |
Losers Round 1 | Losers quarterfinals | Losers semifinal | Losers final |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
Another MK1 title for SonicFox or a new Champion — Pre-tournament overview
It’s hard not to see an elephant in this room: sure, SonicFox is the biggest favorite of Final Kombat 2025. The legendary player has quite a few achievements specifically in Mortal Kombat 1.
- SonicFox won Final Kombat 2024.
- They are the MK1 Evo 2025 Champion.
- This season, SonicFox won Combo Breaker 2025.
Win is never guaranteed in esports, and Final Kombat 2025 has some really strong contenders for the new Champion.
- Kanimani dominated European qualifiers of the MK1 Pro Kompetition 2025, like viennality 2k25. It’s interesting to witness this player in the international environment.
- Scorpionprocs is the MK11 Evo 2022 Champion. This season, he won Blink Respawn 2025.
- Nicolas, the twin brother of Scorpionprocs, often reaches the top placements, and he can make the final dash to the biggest MK1 title.
- Rewind is an extremely strong player, but SonicFox stops him at so many top events, like Evo 2025.
Tekken Master, Grr, Tweedy, and VideoGamezYo are also interesting players to follow during Final Kombat 2025. They bring unique styles to the competition and really have the skills to make it to the top.
The competitive future of Mortal Kombat 1 is obscure at the moment, even on the non-official level. The game is not part of the official Evo France 2025 lineup. Still, it’s present at other multi-title events, such as First Attack 2025, from Oct. 25 to Oct. 26, and Frosty Faustings XVIII, from Jan 29 to Feb. 1.
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