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Saudi, Welcome to Arabia Joins Esports World Cup 2025 as Official Destination Partner

The partnership will welcome fans from around the world and celebrate Saudi culture

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Saudia Joins Esports World Cup as Official Airline Partner, Advancing Sports Tourism in the Kingdom

Marking the first agreement of its kind to be signed in the virtual world

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EWC 2025 Week 1 Champions Recap

Forty clubs. Only one champion. Catch up on the Club Championship leaderboard here!

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Top Things to Do at EWC Festival Week 2

Take a look at the events and experiences happening during the second week of the Esports World Cup 2025 Festival.

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Week 1 Group Stage and Playoffs Recap: Honorable Mentions & Standouts

To win everything, it takes everything. Here’s a recap of what went down in the first week of Esports World Cup 2025.

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Mastercard Extends Partnership with Esports World Cup 2025

The collaboration will introduce a range of immersive on-ground activations, Priceless Experiences and seamless payment solutions to enhance the fan journey

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.

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Team Heretics Complete Stunning Reverse Sweep to Win First VALORANT Title at Esports World Cup 2025

In an all EMEA final, Team Heretics came out on top after an unbelievable comeback against one of their fiercest local rivals to lift the first VALORANT trophy in Esports World Cup history.

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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.

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Goichi "GO1" Kishida Becomes Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Champion At The Esports World Cup

After causing an upset in the grand final, Goichi "GO1" Kishida claims victory in the first fighting game tournament at the 2025 Esports World Cup.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Team Redline Becomes The First Esports World Cup Champions Of 2025 After Victory In Rennsport

Team Redline, the esports team headed up Formula 1 world champion Max Versappen, has claimed the first trophy of the 2025 Esports World Cup, defending the title they also claimed at the 2024 iteration of the event.

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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.