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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.

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Esports World Cup Foundation Expands Partner Program to 40 Clubs, Supports Ecosystem with $20 Million in Funding

2025 EWCF Club Partner Program now accepting applications, with expanded opportunities for Clubs in the world’s fastest-growing esports markets: China, Southeast Asia, LATAM and MENA.

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!

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Esports World Cup Foundation Announces Partnership with Riot Games as VALORANT Joins League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics at EWC 2025

The agreement extends commitment to supporting the global esports ecosystem, ensuring the top esports titles at EWC for the next three years

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!

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2025

Esports World Cup Announces the Addition of Crossfire to the 2025 Lineup of games

Global No.1 FPS game, boasting over a billion users in more than 80 countries, joins the EWC’s unprecedented collection of games, further expanding the event’s ability to reach new audiences

2024

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Clem Dominates in StarCraft II, bringing Team Liquid to 2nd in Club Championship Points

Clem crushed all opposition in his path including an outrageous 8-0 total map against tournament favorite Serral.

2024

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Esports World Cup to host Neymar celebrity gaming match in Riyadh

The Brazilian superstar will perform in Counter-Strike 2, Rocket League and Tekken 8 showmatch tournaments on Tuesday, August 20 at Boulevard Riyadh City.

2024

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Xiao Hai fights his way to the top of the EWC: Street Fighter 6 Tournament

The Chinese competitor's performances were worthy of his golden fightstick.

2024

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KPL Dream Team Wins HoK Invitational x Esports World Cup

China's sole representative did not disappoint as the star-studded roster showed why they were favourites.

2024

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EWC Week 4 Watch Guide - Matches You Shouldn't Miss

Make sure you don't miss a game with PUBG Mobile, MLBB Women's, and Overwatch all to look forward to.

2024

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Selangor Red Giants win Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid-Season Cup

After a gruelling series versus Falcons AP .Bren, Selangor Red Giants came out on top to win the 2024 Mid-Season Cup.

2024

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Esports World Cup Adds Heinz, Logitech G and Secretlab as Partnered Event Suppliers

Global Brands Support World’s Largest Gaming Festival With Bespoke Activations and Cutting-Edge Gaming Equipment

2024

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Mentos Gum Partners with Esports World Cup to Keep Gamers Fresh and De-stressed

Popular Candy Brand Named Exclusive Chewing Gum Sponsor for Global Gaming Festival

2024

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Week 2 update: MLBB, DOTA 2, Free Fire

Week 2 is action-packed with Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB), DOTA 2 Riyadh Masters, and the beginning of the Free Fire championships all in one day.

2024

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T1 crowned inaugural EWC League of Legends winners

The Esports World Cup started with a bang as T1 became the first-ever EWC League of Legends winners after defeating TOP Esports (TES) 3-1 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.