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2025
ALGS Midseason Playoffs at EWC 25 Champions: VK Gaming Claim Match Point Victory
The ALGS Midseason Playoffs at EWC 25 concluded in thrilling fashion as VK Gaming shocked the esports world, securing a stunning win after nine intense games. Congratulations to VK Gaming for being the last team standing and earning $600,000 in prize money.

2025
VALORANT at EWC 25 Winners: Team Heretics Reverse Sweep
After a thrilling five-game series, Team Heretics are the VALORANT at Esports World Cup 2025 winners. The Ričardas "Boo" Lukaševičius-led squad took out Fnatic in a breathtaking reverse sweep to claim the inaugural title. Congratulations to Team Heretics on taking home the VALORANT at EWC trophy and $500,000 in prize money.

2025
Hottest Moments From Esports World Cup Festival Week 1
The first week of Esports World Cup 2025 featured competitive play at the highest level and unforgettable experiences at Riyadh Boulevard.

2025
FATAL FURY: COTW at EWC 25 Champion: Goichi "GO1" Kishida's Defense Takes Control
After a fierce bracket of high-stakes fights, Goichi "GO1" Kishida emerged as the first-ever FATAL FURY: COTW at EWC 25 champion, taking first in a 5-3 grand final inside the Amazon Esports Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Japanese fighting game player cemented his place in Esports World Cup history and earned $300,000 in prize money. Congratulations to GO1 and his organization, DetonatioN FocusMe.

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Rennsport at EWC 25 Champions: Team Redline finishes first
Members of Team Redline have lifted the first championship trophy at the Esports World Cup 2025, giving the four-person sim racing squad back-to-back wins after also claiming the 2024 championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Congratulations to Team Redline and everyone in the organization on becoming the first-ever EWC 25 champions.

2025
THE STORY SO FAR AT ALGS MIDSEASON PLAYOFFS
Electricity has filled the air at the Qiddiya Esports Arena, as over the past few days, 40 of the best Apex Legends teams from around the world have battled for supremacy in the

2025
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.

2025
Rennsport at EWC 25 is taking its final turn
It’s time to buckle up as the world’s top sim racers kick into high gear for a shot at winning the
2025
Four Must-Watch Players of EWC 2025 Week 1
The opening days of the Esports World Cup 2025 are packed with standout stories – from returning champions chasing repeat glory to last-minute additions stepping up in high-stakes moments. Here's a look at some of the most pivotal competitors to keep an eye on.

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Festival
Explore These Highlights At The Esports World Cup's Festival This Week
Here is a sampling of some of the events, games, and experiences taking place over the first week of the Esports World Cup Festival.

2025
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.

2025
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.

2025
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.

2025
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.

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.

2025
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.

