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2025

DOTA 2 returns to EWC 2025

DOTA 2 is returning to the Esports World Cup for a second time in 2025! Last year we saw complete and utter domination from Gaimin Gladiators, who won its first Tier 1 Championship event on the EWC stage. What history will be made this year?

2025

League of Legends is back for EWC 2025

You want it, you got it! League of Legends is BACK for the Esports World Cup in 2025 and is now a confirmed event through 2027! Last year's tournament was full of unexpected plot twists and turns, as we witnessed the GOAT Faker crowned inaugural MVP of the tournament after spearheading T1’s surprise run to the top! Will T1 be able to repeat that feat, or will a new team don the crown in 2025?

2025

Counter-Strike 2 makes its glorious return to the Esports World Cup

At the inaugural Esports World Cup, Natus Vincere installed their key in the trophy after defeating the best Counter-Strike teams in the world. Will they do it again, or will a new challenger rise up to seize the crown in 2025? That’s right, EWC CS2 is back and now locked in until 2027!

2025

Naraka: Bladepoint Joins The Esports World Cup Festival 2025

The acclaimed martial arts-inspired battle royale becomes the first competitive title to join the new EWC Festival tournament program, bringing the Naraka: Bladepoint Mid Season Championship to EWC 2025 lifestyle and gaming festival this summer.

2025

Esports World Cup Foundation Confirms Full Game Lineup, Schedule, and Club Championship Rules for EWC 2025

200 Clubs, 2,000 players, 25 tournaments across 24 games, and a $70M+ prize pool set the stage for the largest celebration of competitive excellence and esports fandom

2025

All Esports Tournament Passes now available to purchase

This summer’s going to be legendary. Whether you're a die-hard fan of a specific title or just want to soak up the electric atmosphere of elite competition, there’s something here for everyone.

2025

The Esports World Cup 2025 Tournament Ticketed Schedule is here

Get ready to watch your favorite games live in Riyadh.

2025

Esports World Cup Foundation Announces 40 Clubs Selected for Its $20 Million Club Partner Program, Uniting over 300 Million Esports Fans Worldwide

Industry-Leading Initiative Accelerates the Sustainable Growth of Esports Organizations, Provides Up to $1 Million in Funding to Elite Clubs to Expand Their Brands and Global Fanbase.

2025

Weekly All Access Passes to the highly anticipated Esports World Cup 2025 are now available to purchase!

The second Esports World Cup is running it back, with seven weeks of non-stop esports action.

2025

Counter-Strike 2 is returning to the Esports World Cup!

The industry-defining tactical first-person shooter (FPS) Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) is returning for another round at the Esports World Cup next year!

2025

It’s Official: Chess is Coming to the Esports World Cup 2025

Chess is one of the world’s most popular and enduring strategy games. And now, with its addition to the Esports World Cup 2025 lineup, we are settling the debate: It’s officially an esport, too!