Esports World Cup Opening Ceremony showcases world-class entertainment

Fans of every esport were on the edge of their seats as the Esports World Cup officially kicked off on July 10th with the Opening Ceremony. The star-studded event featured an incredible musical lineup – headlined by American rapper and singer Post Malone – and celebrated the upcoming weeks of top-tier competitive gaming by players from around the globe.

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.

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?

Post Malone to Headline Esports World Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony

Esports World Cup’s opening ceremony just got even wilder with the appearance of Post Malone, a long-time gamer himself. His live performance during EWC’s Opening Ceremony on July 10th will blend chart-topping sound with a celebration of gaming culture on the world’s premier competitive stage.

EWC25 Week 1 Overview

The first week of the Esports World Cup 2025 will kick off with no less than six competitions and the Opening Ceremony on July 10th. This all leads up to a packed championship weekend, with winners being crowned in Rennsport, FATAL FURY: COTW, VALORANT and the ALGS.

Everything You Need to Know about the Esports World Cup

The 2025 Esports World Cup kicks off in Riyadh this week, featuring massive prize pools and talent from around the globe, it’s a must-watch event for esports fans everywhere, whether they’re attending in person or tuning in from home.

VALORANT AT EWC 25 - Survival Guide

VALORANT debuts at the Esports World Cup with top teams like Paper Rex and Fnatic battling for a $1.25 million prize and early Club Championship points. It’s a historic moment for the game, drawing global attention as competition kicks off in Riyadh.

3 days left for Early Bird Tickets

There are just three days left to drop in and snag an Early Bird ticket to the Esports World Cup.

Play Fantasy At The Esports World Cup

For the first time ever, go beyond being a spectator and become part of the action! Fantasy at the Esports World Cup debuts with a monumental $200,000 USD prize pool - divided equally between $100,000 for Pick'em predictions and $100,000 for Fantasy.

Rennsport is racing its way back to EWC 2025

Rennsport is returning to Riyadh for a third year in a row, joining the EWC 2025 its premiere racing esport event. Last year’s event saw Team Redline take the Team Championship and Team Redline member Kevin Siggy take home the Driver’s Championship. Now, a fresh battery of teams will look to conquer the R1 grid and unseat the reigning champs on Team Redline!

All You Need To Know About The Club Championship

A cumulative points-based competition where partnered esports clubs compete across multiple games during the EWC (8 Jul - 24 Aug), the Club Championship crowns the best overall esports organization based on consistent high performance across titles. Read on for further details on the requirements to compete in the Club Championship, alongside the points and prize money distribution, and what happens in the event of a tiebreaker.

Esports World Cup: Level Up is coming to Prime Video on June 6th

A five-part documentary is shining a light on how the Esports World Cup provided an opportunity for the esports community to rise up like never before. Esports World Cup: Level Up is coming to Prime Video on June 6th, allowing mainstream audiences to experience the heart, talent, intensity, and sweatiness of esports and its community like never before.

Street Fighter 6 Returns To The Esports World Cup 2025

In 2024, EWC Street Fighter 6 saw the reemergence of a fighting game legend, Xiao Hai, who took the crown after completing one of the most exciting and emotional tournament runs in the history of fighting esports. Now, the competition returns to EWC for 2025. Will the reigning champion Xhio Hai defend his title, or will another FGC legend steal the crown?

The FC Pro World Championship Kicks Off at 2025 Esports World Cup

The Esports World Cup will welcome the FC Pro World Championship to its roster in 2025. One of the most popular sports games in the world, EA SPORTS FC™ 25 is a football sim with a passionate community of esports competitors and international fans.

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is a go for EWC 2025

MLBB is back for the Esports World Cup in 2025. With mobile esports bringing powerful new regions to the forefront, you can be sure that teams in both divisions will give it their absolute all at EWC MLBB 2025 to rep their clubs.

Rainbow Six: Siege makes its way into the EWC 2025 lineup

After an explosive outing at the 2024 Esports World Cup, Rainbow Six: Siege is returning for a second year at EWC 2025!