The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has officially launched the “Road to EWC” program, a monumental global qualification circuit leading up to the Esports World Cup 2025, scheduled to take place in Riyadh from July 7 to August 24, 2025. This year’s event promises to be the biggest in esports history with over $70 million in prize money, more than 2,000 elite players, and 200 top clubs competing across 25 tournaments and 24 games.
Whether you’re a grassroots competitor, a rising star, or a pro-level legend, the Road to EWC provides a legitimate pathway to the world’s most prestigious multi-title esports event.
“Road to EWC is a platform for every player, Club, and community whose journey defines the spirit of competition,” said Faisal Bin Homran, Chief Product Officer at EWCF. “By connecting hundreds of tournaments worldwide, we are laying the foundation for long-term esports growth while unlocking life-changing opportunities for players.”
🎮 What Is “Road to EWC”?
“Road to EWC” connects over 200 international events, ranging from publisher-run professional leagues to grassroots and community-led tournaments. These serve as the official qualifiers for the Esports World Cup 2025, offering players at every level the chance to compete on the world’s biggest stage.
The tournament’s cross-game format is designed to celebrate both the diversity and unity of global gaming culture, with competitions in PC, console, and mobile games alike.
🕹️ Games Featured in the 2025 Esports World Cup
This year’s lineup includes fan-favorite esports titles as well as exciting new additions, bringing together players from across genres:
✅ New Titles for 2025:
- Chess
- Crossfire
- FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
- VALORANT
✅ Returning Heavy-Hitters:
- League of Legends (LEC)
- Overwatch 2 (OWCS)
- Apex Legends (ALGS)
- Call of Duty: Warzone
- Dota 2
- PUBG
- StarCraft II
- Teamfight Tactics
- Street Fighter 6
- TEKKEN 8
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
- Free Fire
- PUBG MOBILE
- Honor of Kings
- EA SPORTS FC 25
Each title has its own qualification route, from official publisher circuits like VCT and LEC, to open online qualifiers, to community-run tournaments like EVO Japan and Combo Breaker.
🌍 Regional Leagues and National Representation
In mobile titles especially, regional leagues across Southeast Asia, the MENA region, and LATAM will determine national champions who will go on to represent their countries in Riyadh. Meanwhile, Last Chance Qualifiers in July will offer breakout players one final opportunity to earn their place at the Esports World Cup.
🎥 Global Content Campaign: Behind the Games
To support the journey, EWCF is launching a multi-channel content campaign featuring:
- Exclusive interviews with rising stars
- Behind-the-scenes stories from qualifiers
- Game explainers and strategy breakdowns
- Human-interest stories highlighting the real lives behind the usernames
Watch the Road to EWC film and follow official partner leagues for more.
🏆 The Biggest Prize Pool in Esports History
With a staggering $70 million prize pool up for grabs, the Esports World Cup 2025 aims to redefine what’s possible in competitive gaming. Clubs will not only compete for individual game titles, but also for overall dominance in the cross-title competition, a format unique to EWC.
🎟️ Get Involved
Whether you’re a competitor, a fan, or just esports-curious, the Road to EWC is your front-row ticket to one of 2025’s biggest entertainment spectacles.
👉 Tickets and info available now at:
🔗 esportsworldcup.com
📱 Follow Esports World Cup Foundation:
- LinkedIn: Esports World Cup Foundation
