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2025
Twisted Minds take home the OWCS crown in 2025
At the Overwatch Champions Series 2025 World Finals in Stockholm, Twisted Minds completed one of the most defining tournament runs in their history, winning the title with a 4-1 victory over Al Qadsiah in the grand final. This result marked a turning point in global Overwatch competition and firmly established the Saudi Arabian team as a world champion.

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Homebois BSE rise in Manila and place China’s top Honor of Kings titans in their sights
Under the bright Manila lights, the 2025 Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC 2025) delivered a crescendo of drama and skill. It set the stage for an intensely competitive finale as we head into the final championship tournament of the year.

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KT Rolster and T1’s unbelievable clash at LoL Worlds 2025
The 2025 League of Legends World Championship didn’t just crown a winner, it delivered a dramatic, storyline-stacked tournament that stands alongside some of the most memorable competitions ever played.

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Esports World Cup Foundation Opens Applications for 2026 Club Partner Program, reaffirming $20 Million Commitment to Advance Global Esports Ecosystem
Building on an established framework, the industry-leading initiative continues EWCF’s mission to develop a sustainable, globally connected esports ecosystem and empower elite Clubs to expand their reach and global fanbase.

2025
LEAGUE OF LEGENDS RETURNS TO EWC 2026
We’re thrilled to announce that League of Legends will officially return to the Esports World Cup 2026, taking place July 13-19, 2026 in Riyadh!

2025
Esports World Cup 2026: 21 Returning Titles Announced
Get ready for another unforgettable summer of competition and spectacle — the Esports World Cup (EWC) returns to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 6 to August 23, 2026!

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Counter-Strike 2 at EWC 2026
After two years of exciting gameplay, Counter-Strike 2 at EWC 2026 will be upping the ante with many exciting changes. The stakes are on, who will be crowned champion? Check out all the information below!

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Esports World Cup 2026 Confirms the Return of 20 Games
The world’s largest esports event will feature a total of 24 games next summer, with four more titles still to be announced.

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Counter-Strike 2 Locked In for Esports World Cup 2026 and 2027: Dates Announced
Save the dates! Counter-Strike 2 is officially returning to the global stage at the Esports World Cup, with the tournament set to run from August 10 - 23, 2026, and July 16 to August 1, 2027.
2025
MUSIC OF ESPORTS WORLD CUP TRACKS NOW ON SPOTIFY
Relive the Esports World Cup’s seven weeks of competitive action with the soundtrack that led the charge. Four original anthems are now available on all platforms. The tracks embody the different phases of the tournament, from the Opening Ceremony to the final clashes between top teams from all over the world.

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2025 Esports World Cup in Numbers
The 2025 Esports World Cup shattered records this summer, hosting over

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EWC 25's Hottest Rising Stars
Some are champions. Some are contenders, eagerly awaiting their next shot. Here are five underdogs from the 2025 Esports World Cup.

2025
Week 7 Group Stage and Playoffs Recap: Honorable Mentions and Standouts
Another week in the books. Here are special highlights from CROSSFIRE, Street Fighter 6, and Counter-Strike 2.

2025
Esports World Cup Closing Ceremony Celebrates Team Falcons
More than 2,000 competitors traveled to the 2025 Esports World Cup to battle not only for millions in prize money, but also for glory. The closing ceremony honored their achievements and celebrated Team Falcons as the Club Championship winner.

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The Biggest Surprises from EWC 25
Expectations were bucked each and every day throughout the 2025 Esports World Cup. Here are five of the biggest surprises that will be remembered for years to come.

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EWC 2025 Week 7 Champions Recap
Some will rise, others will fall. Read on for a breakdown of another thrilling week of competitive action at the 2025 Esports World Cup.
