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The Esports World Cup Foundation has locked in plans for the 2025 edition of the Esports World Cup (EWC), which kicks off in Riyadh on July 7. The event spans seven weeks, features 25 tournaments, and includes 24 esports titles across genres — from shooters to chess.
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More than 200 Clubs and 2,000 pro players from over 100 countries will compete for a record-setting prize pool exceeding $70 million. The event will run until August 24, with finals scheduled on weekends to improve viewing and minimize overlapping matches.
The prize distribution includes $27 million for the Club Championship, over $38 million for individual game events, and $450,000 for MVP Awards. Clubs aiming to win the EWC Club Championship must earn top-eight placements in at least two events and win one tournament under a unified Club name. Partnerships between Clubs are now disqualified from earning points.
Team Falcons, winners of the 2024 EWC Club Championship, return as the ones to beat after collecting 5,665 points and winning three tournaments. Team Liquid and Team BDS rounded out last year’s top three. Other top performers included T1, Gen.G, Team Vitality, Virtus.pro, LOUD, Twisted Minds, and Gaimin Gladiators.
This year’s game lineup is the most diverse yet. New titles like CROSSFIRE, FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, VALORANT, and chess join returning favorites such as Dota 2, League of Legends, PUBG MOBILE, Overwatch, and Counter-Strike 2.
All tournaments will take place across four dedicated arenas, with each title receiving its own spotlight. A Festival Zone will host Last Chance Qualifiers, giving competitors a final shot at the main stage.