Esports fans should buckle up their belts as the most exciting event of the year is just around the corner. We are talking about the Esports World Cup 2025, where the world’s top-class teams will gather to celebrate professional gaming. The Esports World Cup 2025 is set to begin on July 8 (Wednesday) and will run till August 24, entertaining the global fans with lots of action for eight weeks.
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Esports World Cup 2025: Location, Full Schedule, Events, Prize Pool & More
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The best Esports organizations will compete across multiple gaming titles like Apex Legends, VALORANT, League of Legends, and more. The teams will not only compete for winning titles but also to determine the overall champion. The tournament has a huge prize pool. In this post, we have covered all the details of this upcoming tournament.
What Is the Esports World Cup 2025?
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Esports World Cup is the biggest gaming festival, which is held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, every year. The Esports World Cup Foundation, backed by the Saudi Government, hosts this tournament. The inaugural Esports World Cup was held last year in Riyadh, as Saudi Arabia is turning their country into a global hub not only for traditional sports but also for gaming and esports. Last year's inaugural event was a massive hit and was praised all around the globe, featuring 22 titles and a huge prize pool of $62.5 million.
However, the upcoming event will have 25 games and an astonishing prize pool of $70 million, which is the largest prize pool in the history of esports events. All gaming titles will have separate tournaments with individual prize pools divided from the overall $70 million. You must be wondering how the overall champion is crowned. For that, EWC has introduced a point-based system that crowns the overall champion team based on their performances and rankings across each title.
| Duration | July 8 - August 24 |
|---|---|
| Total Participation | 200+ Teams/Players |
| No. of Tournaments | 25 |
Esports World Cup 2025 Location and Dates
The tournament starts on July 8 and will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featuring over 2000 players and 200 renowned esports organizations across 100 countries. Boulevard City of Riyadh will be the home of the event, where millions of fans will gather to celebrate the esports festival. Currently, there are 200+ qualifiers going on across seven continents. Every tournament will take place in Boulevard City. It has four separate arenas: Qiddiya Arena, 5v5 Arena, Amazon Arena, BR Arena, and the STC Playing Gaming Hall.
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Esports World Cup 2025 Events List
Fans will witness multiple tournaments in the Esports World Cup, from Call of Duty, PUBG, and Tekken to VALORANT. Each game will see the best teams and players competing to reach the top. We have mentioned the games included in the event below.
| Games | No. of Teams/Players |
|---|---|
| Apex Legends | 40 Teams |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops | 16 Teams |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 21 Teams |
| Chess | 16 Players |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 16 Teams |
| CrossFire | 16 Teams |
| Dota 2 | 16 Teams |
| EA SPORTS FC 25 | 32 Players |
| Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves | 16 Players |
| Free Fire | 18 Teams |
| Honor of Kings | 18 Teams |
| League of Legends | 12 Teams |
| Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | 23 Teams |
| Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | 16 Teams |
| Overwatch 2 | 16 Teams |
| PUBG | 24 Teams |
| PUBG Mobile | 24 Teams |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 16 Teams |
| Rennsport | 9 Teams |
| Rocket League | 16 Teams |
| StarCraft II | 18 Players |
| Street Fighter 6 | 48 Players |
| Teamfight Tactics | 16 Teams |
| Tekken 8 | 32 Players |
| VALORANT | 16 Teams |
Esports World Cup 2025 Prize Pool
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Following the huge success of the Esports World Cup in 2024, the prize pool has increased even more for this year’s event, from $62.5 million to $70 million. This life-changing amount means there’s plenty of cash to go around for all 25 games. The 2024 Esports World Cup saw immense success, which prompted the rise of this year's prize pool. The Prize Pool of EWC 2025 is divided into the following categories:
- Club Championship: The best 16 teams of the event, determined by their overall performance and rank, will receive $27 million.
- Game Championships: Each EWC match winner will get $38 million.
- MVP Awards: Players prevailing in each category will receive $450,000.
- EWC Qualifiers: Emerging teams and players will get $5 million, which will motivate them to advance to the championships in a future event.
| Event | Prize Pool Distribution |
|---|---|
| Apex Legends | $2 Million |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops | $1.8 Million |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | $1 Million |
| Chess | $1.5 Million |
| Counter-Strike 2 | $1.25 Million |
| CrossFire | $2 Million |
| Dota 2 | $3 Million |
| EA SPORTS FC 25 | $1 Million |
| Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves | $1 Million |
| Free Fire | $1 Million |
| Honor of Kings | $3 Million |
| League of Legends | $2 Million |
| Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | $3 Million |
| Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | $500,000 |
| Overwatch 2 | $1 Million |
| PUBG | $3 Million |
| PUBG Mobile | $2 Million |
| Rainbow Six Siege | $2 Million |
| Rennsport | $500,000 |
| Rocket League | $1 Million |
| StarCraft II | $700,000 |
| Street Fighter 6 | $1 Million |
| Teamfight Tactics | $500,000 |
| Tekken 8 | $1 Million |
| VALORANT | $1.5 Million |
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Where to Watch Esports World Cup 2025 Live
Esports World Cup 2025 can be watched live on various social media platforms. Below we have mentioned the list of the best platforms to catch all the action of the Esports World Cup 2025 Live.
- YouTube: This is the primary source where you can watch all the matches live through the official channel of EWC, ‘Esports World Cup.’ Here you will get every update and even pre-match and post-match videos as well. Apart from this, you can also watch the live streams of various popular content creators and YouTubers, who will be doing live commentary throughout the event.
- Twitch: EWC has various channels that are individually dedicated to games like League of Legends and Dota 2. While watching the matches, you can also have a live chat and fan interaction.
- DAZN: This platform offers free streaming of the tournament if you have a registered account made here. It covers gaming titles like League of Legends, Call of Duty, PUBG, and more.
Esports World Cup 2025 Schedule
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| Game | Tournament | Date |
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| Dota 2 | EWC 2025 | July 8-19 |
| Rennsport | Rennsport R1 at EWC 2025 | July 8-11 |
| VALORANT | EWC 2025 | July 8-13 |
| Apex Legends | ALGS: 2025 Midseason Playoff | July 10-13 |
| Honor of Kings | HoK World Cup 2025 | July 10-26 |
| Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves | EWC 2025 | July 10-12 |
| Mobile Legends Bang Bang | MLBB Women's Invitational 2025 | July 15-19 |
| League of Legends | EWC 2025 | July 16-20 |
| Free Fire | EWC 2025 | July 16-20 |
| StarCraft II | EWC 2025 | July 22-25 |
| Call of Duty Black Ops 6 | EWC 2025 | July 24-27 |
| PUBG: Mobile | PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 | July 25-August 3 |
| Chess | EWC 2025 | July 29-August 1 |
| Mobile Legends Mid-Season Cup | MLBB Midseason Cup 2025 | July 30-August 2 |
| Overwatch 2 | OWCS Midseason Championship 2025 | July 31-August 2 |
| Rainbow Six Siege | EWC 2025 | August 5-9 |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | EWC 2025 | August 6-9 |
| EA FC | FC Pro 25 World Championship | August 7-10 |
| TeamFight Tactics | EWC 2025 | August 11-15 |
| PUBG: Battleground | EWC 2025 | August 12-16 |
| Tekken 8 | EWC 2025 | August 13-16 |
| Rocket League | EWC 2025 | August 14-17 |
| CrossFire | EWC 2025 | August 19-23 |
| Street Fighter 6 | EWC 2025 | August 20-23 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | EWC 2025 | August 20-24 |
Esports World Cup Global Ambassador
The most popular sports person around the world, none other than Cristiano Ronaldo, has been chosen as the Global Ambassador of the Esports World Cup 2025.
This marks a significant step in the rise of the tournament, as Ronaldo's involvement will surely attract a worldwide audience and will raise esports' popularity internationally. This will also promote competitive gaming globally.
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FAQs
What is the Esports World Cup 2025?
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What is the Esports World Cup 2025?
It is the biggest and most competitive gaming event in the history of esports.
When and where is the Esports World Cup 2025 taking place?
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When and where is the Esports World Cup 2025 taking place?
Esports World Cup 2025 is set to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, starting July 8, 2025.
Which games are included in the Esports World Cup 2025?
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Which games are included in the Esports World Cup 2025?
Games like Dota 2, PUBG Mobile, League of Legends, VALORANT, and more are featured in the Esports World Cup 2025.
Where can I watch the Esports World Cup 2025 live online?
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Where can I watch the Esports World Cup 2025 live online?
You can watch all the matches of EWC 2025 on YouTube, Twitch, and DAZN.
Which teams are participating in the Esports World Cup 2025?
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Which teams are participating in the Esports World Cup 2025?
The best teams from countries like Korea, China, America and more will be participating in EWC 2025.
What is the prize pool for the Esports World Cup 2025?
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What is the prize pool for the Esports World Cup 2025?
The prize pool for Esports World Cup 2025 is $70 million.
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