Esports World Cup 2025 — A Landmark in Esports History

The summer of 2025 witnessed one of the most significant moments in competitive gaming — the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 in Riyadh. With a record-breaking prize pool of over 70 million dollars, the event set a new benchmark for professionalism and global recognition in esports.

🌍 Scale and Reach

From July 8 to August 24, more than 2,000 players and 200 teams competed across 25 game titles. The event featured a club championship, individual tournaments, qualifiers, and MVP awards. Its unprecedented scale positioned EWC as a cornerstone of the global sporting calendar.

⚡ New Disciplines and Innovation

For the first time, games such as Chess, CrossFire, Fatal Fury, and Valorant were added to the program. Alongside classics like Dota 2, League of Legends, and PUBG Mobile, the tournament attracted a massive worldwide audience. Esports in 2025 proved it could bridge traditional and digital competition.

🌟 Star Ambassadors

Global stars added even more appeal. Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo became the official ambassador of EWC 2025, bridging traditional sports and esports. Meanwhile, chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen triumphed in the chess event, proving that esports is evolving beyond conventional boundaries.

🏆 Club Format

The Club Championship awarded 27 million dollars to top-performing teams across multiple games. This format highlighted not only individual excellence but also organizational strength, versatility, and long-term stability.

🌐 Geopolitics and Future Legacy

EWC 2025 was part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy to expand its gaming and sports ecosystem. The event reinforced the nation’s role as a global hub for entertainment and esports. Future initiatives include the Esports Nations Cup and even the Olympic Esports Games, marking the long-term growth of competitive gaming.