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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Counter-Strike 2 at 2025 Esports World Cup Champions: Mongolian Pride

After more than 1,000 matches across 24 titles, the 2025 Esports World Cup concluded with the CS2 at EWC 25 finals. In the final match, The Mongolz defeated Aurora Gaming, making them the last team to add their key to the Champions Totem. Congratulations to The Mongolz on their first-place finish at EWC 25!

The MongolZ Lift the Counter-Strike 2 at Esports World Cup Trophy, as Hero Run Ends in Title Triumph

After six top four finishes in 2025, but no trophy to their name, The MongolZ finally break the curse in the Counter-Strike 2 at Esports World Cup 2025 grand final.

Team Falcons Crowned Esports World Cup 2025 Club Champions After Seven Weeks of Record-Breaking Competition

750 Million Viewers, 350 Million Hours Watched Online and 3 Million Visitors Highlight the World’s Largest Multi-Title Esports Tournament and Festival

Zeng "Xiao Hai" Zhuojun Retains His Crown as Street Fighter 6 at 2025 Esports World Cup Champion in a Thrilling Final Round Finale

Zeng "Xiao Hai" Zhuojun becomes the first ever back-to-back Street Fighter 6 at Esports World Cup champion following his closely contested win at the 2025 Esports World Cup, taking the trophy for a second time in a row.

AG.AL Take Home Inaugural Esports World Cup CROSSFIRE Trophy After Thrilling Five-Game Series

Claiming their first international trophy since 2023, and with a player coming back from retirement, AG.AL's incredible tournament run ends with a phenomenal victory in a decade-long rivalry.

Street Fighter 6 at 2025 Esports World Cup Champion: Xiaohai Back-To-Back

Fighting game legend Zeng “Xiaohai” Zhuojun has taken the SF6 at EWC 25 trophy after an incredible tournament run in Riyadh. The Chinese competitor earns $250,000 for his performance. Congratulations to KuaiShou Gaming for their first EWC 25 victory.

Esports World Cup Foundation Announces Esports Nations Cup

First Global, Recurring National Team Competition in Esports at This Scale. Electronic Arts, Krafton, Tencent and Ubisoft Announced for the November 2026 Event.

CROSSFIRE at 2025 Esports World Cup: AG.AL Rise To The Top

After five days of strategic battles, lightning-fast reflexes, and nonstop action, AG.AL rose above the competition to become the inaugural champions of CROSSFIRE at the 2025 Esports World Cup. Congratulations to the Chinese club for claiming their second trophy in Riyadh.

Specific Reaction Claim Double-Victory in Naraka: Bladepoint Mid-Season Championship at 2025 Esports World Cup Festival

Naraka: Bladepoint headlines the Esports World Cup Festival with back to back tournaments bringing unique battle royale action.

Six Must-Watch Players in Week 7 of EWC 25

We’ve arrived at the final week of the 2025 Esports World Cup. From incredible upsets to two-peat championship victories throughout the event in Riyadh, the action has been adrenaline-filled and the final week shows no signs of slowing down. Here are six players you do not want to miss out on in the final week.

EWC 25 Week 7 Overview

This is the final week of the 2025 Esports World Cup, and all eyes are on the Club Championship. Points can still be earned in Street Fighter 6, CROSSFIRE, and Counter-Strike 2 competitions, meaning contending clubs will do everything they can to prevent Team Falcons from keeping the trophy in Saudi Arabia for a second consecutive year.