The global gaming community is buzzing with anticipation following the release of the official trailer for Esports World Cup: Level Up, a powerful new five-part docuseries premiering June 6, 2025, exclusively on Prime Video. Helmed by Emmy Award-winning director R.J. Cutler (Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry, Elton John: Never Too Late), the series takes viewers deep into the heart of the world’s biggest esports event — the 2024 Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
A Groundbreaking Look Behind the Scenes of the World’s Largest Esports Tournament
Level Up goes far beyond flashy highlight reels. Shot in verité style, the docuseries offers an intimate, raw, and often emotional look at the 1,500 elite players and 200 Clubs from over 100 countries who competed across 22 tournaments for a record-setting $60 million prize pool — the largest in esports history.
Produced by This Machine, a division of Sony Pictures Television, the series blends personal home visits with on-the-ground coverage in Riyadh, capturing not only the competitive fire but the personal stakes, dreams, and sacrifices of some of esports’ most dynamic talents.
🔥 Episode 1 Premieres June 6 – Here’s What to Expect
Episode 101: The Race for the Cup (Available June 6 on Prime Video)
The series opener drops viewers straight into the heat of the action, introducing Team Falcons’ newly formed Warzone trio. At the center is Soka, a fierce competitor hailing from the tough streets of San Mateo, California, determined to make his mark on the world stage.
Facing off against old rivals — including former teammates at Fnatic — Soka and his team are chasing a $1 million prize and the chance to become the very first Esports World Cup champions.
With tension high and glory on the line, this premiere episode promises to deliver unforgettable drama both in and out of the arena.
Looking Ahead: Esports World Cup Returns for 2025 with Bigger Stakes
The Esports World Cup 2025 is set to return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, running from July 7 through August 24, 2025. This year’s competition raises the bar even higher, with:
- 2,000 elite players
- 200 Clubs
- 25 tournaments
- 24 top-tier games
- And a jaw-dropping $70+ million prize pool — the largest ever in esports history.
The event continues its mission to unite gaming communities across genres and platforms, turning esports into a true global celebration.
🎟️ Tickets are now on sale at esportsworldcup.com
Why Esports World Cup: Level Up Is a Must-Watch
Whether you’re a hardcore esports enthusiast or new to the scene, Level Up is an unprecedented inside look at what it takes to rise to the top in a rapidly evolving digital sport. With its human-focused storytelling and cinematic production, the docuseries captures the passion, grit, and ambition that define today’s competitive gamers.
And with R.J. Cutler at the helm — known for his emotionally driven documentaries — Level Up promises to be one of the most compelling esports series ever produced.
📺 Don’t Miss It
Esports World Cup: Level Up premieres Friday, June 6 on Prime Video with new episodes released weekly through July 4, 2025.
👉 To learn more about the Esports World Cup and secure your spot for this summer’s event, visit esportsworldcup.com and follow the Esports World Cup Foundation on LinkedIn.
