From July 7th to August 24th, Riyadh will become the competitive stage for the world's top esports teams and players, hosting the 2025 Esports World Cup—an event that will redefine the scale and impact of competitive gaming.
This year's competition has attracted over 2000 top players and 200+ global clubs, with a total prize pool of $70 million, setting a historical record.
During the seven-week competition period, fans will witness 25 matches covering 24 different games, from classic popular games like League of Legends, Dota 2, VALORANT, Mobile Legends, Counter-Strike 2, to exciting new entries like Chess, FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, and CROSSFIRE.
Why EWC 2025 Will Be a Game Changer
- Record-breaking prize pool – Compared to last year, this year's prize pool has increased by $10 million, reaching $70 million, highlighting the massive growth and investment potential of the esports industry.
- Global participation – Over 2000 professional players and 200+ top clubs from around the world will gather to compete for glory.
- Covering a variety of game types – Whether it's MOBA, FPS, fighting games, racing simulations, or chess, EWC 2025 represents the full spectrum of esports excitement.
- Seven weeks of events – From July to August, Riyadh will be the center of global esports, with non-stop competitions and unfolding narratives.
Exciting event schedule and competition weeks
Week 1 (July 8-13): VALORANT, Apex Legends, Dota 2, FATAL FURY, Rennsport
Week 2 (July 15-20): League of Legends, Free Fire, MLBB Women’s, Honor of Kings
Week 3 (July 22-27): Call of Duty: BO6, PUBG MOBILE, StarCraft II, MLBB Mid-Season
Week 4 (July 29 – August 3): Overwatch, Chess, PUBG MOBILE, MLBB
Week 5 (August 7-10): EA SPORTS FC 25, Warzone, Rainbow Six Siege
Week 6 (August 11-17): Rocket League, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, TEKKEN 8, Teamfight Tactics
Week 7 (August 19-24): Counter-Strike 2, Street Fighter 6, CROSSFIRE
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