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The Esports World Cup (EWC) is set to return to Riyadh from July 7 to August 24, 2025, and it’s bringing with it the largest prize pool in esports history—over $70 million. Organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF), the event will feature 25 tournaments across 24 titles, uniting more than 2,000 elite players and 200 top-tier esports Clubs.
In a strong show of industry backing, 40 major teams including 100 Thieves, Cloud9, Team Vitality, FaZe Clan, G2 Esports, and Team Secret have joined the EWCF Club Partner Program. This initiative offers financial support and is designed to help Clubs grow their global presence and deepen engagement with fans worldwide.
The expanded prize structure is divided into multiple segments. The Club Championship will distribute $27 million to the top 16 performing teams, with $7 million going to the winner. An additional $38 million will be shared across individual game championships. A further $5 million is allocated to qualifying events, and a $450,000 pool is reserved for MVP awards.
At the inaugural EWC in 2024, Team Falcons claimed the Club Championship title after securing three first-place finishes and ten top-three results. “Winning the Club Championship crown and $7 million at the inaugural Esports World Cup was a defining moment,” said Mosaad Al-Dossary, CEO of Team Falcons. “The crowd’s energy made the arenas come alive, and we were proud to deliver that victory on home ground.”
Team Liquid, which finished second last year, used its success to expand into chess and other new titles, while also strengthening operations in Southeast Asia. Co-CEO Steve Arhancet said, “We believe this to be our year. The momentum, the experience, and our rosters all align heading into EWC 2025.”
Viewership numbers from 2024 highlight the event’s growing reach, drawing more than 500 million online viewers and 2.6 million attendees in Riyadh’s Boulevard City. The increase in prize money—from $60 million to over $70 million—underlines EWCF’s commitment to creating lasting careers for players and ensuring long-term sustainability for esports Clubs and publishers.
The game lineup for 2025 includes a mix of returning and new titles, such as Dota 2, League of Legends, Apex Legends, EA Sports FC 25, Counter-Strike 2, Mobile Legends, and Rocket League. New additions to the roster include VALORANT, Chess, FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, and Crossfire.
Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation, noted the broader vision behind the prize pool: “It’s not just about more money—it’s about long-term stability. The $70+ million is part of a bigger plan to create opportunities for everyone in the ecosystem, from players and teams to publishers and fans.”
The EWCF has also expanded its reach through agreements with publishers like Riot Games, Activision, and Capcom, helping to support competitive circuits beyond the World Cup. These partnerships aim to provide resources for other events while creating more paths for players to qualify for EWC.
Tickets for the 2025 edition are now available through esportsworldcup.com, offering fans a chance to be part of what’s shaping up to be the biggest esports tournament ever staged.