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2025

VALORANT Will Debut at EWC 2025

One of the world’s most popular and competitive first-person hero shooters is making its way into the EWC lineup in 2025: VALORANT. Developed by Riot Games, VALORANT combines elements from both the hero-shooter genre and the tactical shooter genre to create a unique game centered on aim, tactics, and a healthy amount of showmanship.

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

Black Ops 6 Sets Sights on the Esports World Cup 2025

After a successful showing for Modern Warfare 3 at EWC 2024, Call of Duty is bringing its fast paced mix of aggression and tactics to the Esports World Cup for 2025 with its latest title: Black Ops 6. Last year we saw and EWC filled to the brim with excitement and awe for expertly executed tactics, as Atlanta FaZe slayed their way to the top!

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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Esports World Cup to Feature Record-Breaking Prize Pool of More Than $70 Million for 2025 Event

Esports World Cup Returns to Riyadh from July 7 to August 24, 2025; Tickets On Sale Now Largest Prize Pool in Esports History Further Solidifies The Esports World Cup as the Ultimate Stage for Competitive Excellence and a Platform for Sustainable Growth of the Esports Industry The New Global Sport Conference Returns to Riyadh for the Closing Weekend of The Esports World Cup on August 23-24, 2025

2025

The Esports World Cup 2025 Tournament Ticketed Schedule is here

Get ready to watch your favorite games live in Riyadh.

2024

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OVERWATCH 2 X EWC

Overwatch 2 debuts at the inaugural season of the Esports World Cup!

2024

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FORTNITE X EWC

A brand new competitive UEFN Island experience is coming!

2024

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ROCKET LEAGUE X EWC

The arena at the EWC awaits the world's best Rocket League players!

2024

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STREET FIGHTER X EWC

Street Fighter 6 brings its iconic fights to the Esports World Cup arena!