The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has officially confirmed the full lineup of games, tournament schedule, and Club Championship rules for the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC). Set to return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 7 through August 24, this year’s event promises to be the largest celebration of competitive excellence and esports fandom, featuring over 2,000 elite players and 200 top Clubs from more than 100 countries. Participants will compete across 25 tournaments in 24 games for a record-breaking $70+ million prize pool, the largest in esports history.
A Global Celebration of Esports
The Esports World Cup 2025 aims to unite gaming and esports communities worldwide, crowning the next Esports World Cup Club Champion while elevating esports as a global sport and driving long-term growth for the entire ecosystem.
Diverse Game Lineup
The confirmed game lineup includes iconic esports titles spanning fan-favorite shooters, battle royales, MOBAs, fighting games, and chess. New additions such as CROSSFIRE, FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, chess, and VALORANT join the prestigious lineup of returning titles, making this the most diverse and competitive EWC yet.
Tournament Schedule
With the schedule locked, the stage is set for seven weeks of world-class competition. The initial wave of tickets is now on sale, and the countdown is on for the biggest celebration of esports, kicking off with the EWC Festival on July 7. Here is the schedule for each EWC tournament:
Week 1 (July 8–13):
- VALORANT (July 8-13)
- Apex Legends (July 10–13)
- FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves (July 10–12)
- Rennsport (July 8–11)
- Dota 2 (July 8-13)
Week 2 (July 15–20):
- League of Legends (July 16–20)
- Free Fire (July 16–20)
- Dota 2 (July 17–19)
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational (July 15–19)
- Honor of Kings World Cup (July 15–20)
Week 3 (July 22–27):
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (July 24–27)
- PUBG MOBILE World Cup (July 25-27)
- Honor of Kings World Cup (July 23-26)
- StarCraft II (July 22–25)
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup (July 23–27)
Week 4 (July 29–August 3):
- Overwatch Champions Series: MidSeason Championship (July 31–August 3)
- PUBG MOBILE World Cup (July 29-30 / August 1–3)
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup (July 30–August 2)
- Chess (July 29–August 1)
Week 5 (August 7–10):
- EA SPORTS FC 25 (August 7–10)
- Call of Duty: Warzone (August 6–9)
- TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX SIEGE X (August 7–9)
Week 6 (August 11–17):
- Rocket League (August 14–17)
- PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS (August 12–16)
- TEKKEN 8 (August 13–16)
- Teamfight Tactics (August 14–15)
Week 7 (August 19–24):
- Counter-Strike 2 (August 21–24)
- Street Fighter 6 (August 20–23)
- CROSSFIRE (August 19–23)
Enhanced Viewing Experience
EWC 2025 will unfold across four dedicated arenas, each spotlighting one game at a time to deliver the best fan experience. Select titles will host Last Chance Qualifiers in the Festival zone, giving players one final shot at advancing to the main stage. Finals will now take place on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays to reduce overlap and ensure dedicated coverage for each title.
Prize Pool and Club Championship
The total $70+ million prize pool is allocated across the Club Championship, Game Championships, MVP Awards, and EWC Qualifiers. $27 million is dedicated to the EWC Club Championship, rewarding the top 16 Clubs for their performance across multiple titles, with $7 million reserved for the 2025 champion. Game Championships will feature their own prize pools, totaling over $38 million combined, while standout players will compete for a share of the $450,000 MVP Award pool.
Club Championship Rules
Open to all participating organizations, the Club Championship awards points for top-eight finishes across tournaments. To claim the title, Clubs must secure at least two top-eight placements and win at least one tournament. New for 2025, joint ventures — collaborations between two distinct organizations on a specific roster — will be ineligible for points, with Clubs required to compete under one aligned name throughout the EWC to qualify. The Club that shows both consistency and competitive excellence across the entire EWC calendar will be crowned the Esports World Cup Club Champion at the EWC 2025 closing ceremony on August 24, 2025.
Previous Champions
At EWC 2024, Team Falcons dominated with 5,665 points and three tournament wins to claim the $7 million Club Championship. Team Liquid and Team BDS followed in second and third, with 2,545 and 2,000 points respectively. The top 10 also featured some of the biggest names in global esports: Gaimin Gladiators, T1, Virtus.pro, Team Vitality, Twisted Minds, Gen.G, and LOUD — all delivering standout performances across multiple titles, setting the stage for EWC 2025.
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