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Candy Crush All Stars Tournament: Fifth Edition Returns This Year

by Isaac May 22,2025

Candy Crush enthusiasts, get ready to celebrate! The beloved Candy Crush All Stars tournament is back for its fifth thrilling edition. This year, an astounding $1 million prize pool is up for grabs, and the competition kicks off today. With over 15 million players participating last year, the competition promises to be fiercer than ever.

For those new to the tournament, here's how it works: This two-month extravaganza is open to everyone, offering a journey from qualifiers to knockout stages, and ultimately to the grand finale. The lucky finalists will head to a live event in Los Angeles, where they'll battle it out for the biggest slice of that $1 million prize pool.

Adding to the excitement this year is the introduction of an official theme song. Who better to energize the competitors than the iconic late '90s band Smash Mouth with their hit "All Star"? This anthem is sure to pump up the participants as they strive for victory.

Crushing itIf you're eager to dive into Candy Crush Saga and aim for that incredible $1 million prize, you have until March 27th to participate in the qualifiers. These will lead to the knockout rounds and the finals, where fans can watch the top 10 in-game winners compete live on stage for the title of Candy Crush All Star Tournament champion!

While you're waiting for your next match or the finals, why not explore our latest list of the top five new mobile games to try this week? It features all the best releases from the past seven days, perfect for passing the time between your Candy Crush battles.