Huya Serves as the Official Organizer and Exclusive Streaming Platform for the 2025 Demacia Cup

GUANGZHOU, China, Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HUYA Inc. ("Huya" or the "Company") (NYSE: HUYA), a leading game-related entertainment and services provider, today announced that it is serving as the official organizer and exclusive streaming platform for the 2025 Demacia Cup, an annual League of Legends tournament and one of China's most recognized professional e-sports events.

The 2025 Demacia Cup marks the first time since its inception in 2014 that hosting rights have been granted to a third party, reflecting Huya's expanding presence within the League of Legends e-sports ecosystem. For this year's event, Huya has developed and introduced multiple format enhancements designed to enrich competitive dynamics and viewer engagement. The tournament features 14 League of Legends Pro League (LPL) teams and two streamer squads competing from December 15, 2025 to January 3, 2026.

Huya's role as the first external host of the Demacia Cup demonstrates the Company's strengthened capabilities in organizing, producing, and operating large-scale, professional e-sports events, further reinforcing its position within the gaming and e-sports landscape.

About HUYA Inc.

HUYA Inc. is a leading game-related entertainment and services provider. Huya delivers dynamic live streaming and video content and a rich array of services spanning games, e-sports, and other interactive entertainment genres to a large, highly engaged community of game enthusiasts. Huya has cultivated a robust entertainment ecosystem powered by AI and other advanced technologies, serving users and partners across the gaming universe, including game companies, e-sports tournament organizers, broadcasters and talent agencies. Leveraging this strong foundation, Huya has also expanded into innovative game-related services, such as game distribution, in-game item sales, advertising and more. Huya continues to extend its footprint in China and abroad, meeting the evolving needs of gamers, content creators, and industry partners worldwide.

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