IT'S TIME TO RISE ABOVE
The Esports World Cup is not just 7 weeks out of the year, it’s a LIFETIME in the making. Players from every major esports title will aim to qualify to EWC — to fulfill their destinies after years of determination and passion.
This is EWC
Everyone Starts Differently — But With the Same Passion and Drive.
The Esports World Cup (EWC) is a premier annual sporting event and global celebration of competitive excellence and esports fandom. At the heart of the competition is the EWC Club Championship, featuring a unique cross-game format that pits the world’s top esports Clubs against one another for the largest prize pool in esports history.
Clubs earn points based on their success in each game, with the top-ranked Club at the end of the tournament crowned the Esports World Cup Club Champion. All participants must earn their way to the EWC through each game’s qualification process. The EWC’s format creates opportunities for players – from grassroots to pros – to compete on the world’s biggest esports stage, connecting fans to their favorite games and driving sustainable growth across the global esports ecosystem.
Taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 7 to August 24, EWC 2025 will feature 2,000 elite players and 200 Clubs from more than 100 countries, competing in 25 tournaments across 24 games for a record-breaking $70+ million prize pool, and is expected to draw millions of people online and in person.
Boulevard City in Riyadh is the home of the EWC Festival, where community esports tournaments, live music, retro arcades, anime cafés, cosplay, creator studios, and more come together, offering millions of fans exclusive gaming experiences.
Who Will Rise Up?
No matter where you’re from or what language you speak, you only need one thing to qualify for the Esports World Cup: passion for the game.
Qualifiers For All
There are over 200 qualifiers across Esports World Cup titles, taking place across seven continents. These are the proving grounds for esports competitors, whether you’re a Tier 1 team or still waiting to be signed. Over 200 teams will qualify and reach the EWC stage — will your team be one of them?
New Year, New Titles
Five new titles are added to the Esports World Cup this year, creating even more opportunities for skilled esports teams to qualify. As we grow, we celebrate the hungry and spirited esports teams from more esports scenes, showcasing their skills on stage and celebrating their fanbase.
Become a Champion
This year’s Esports World Cup is the largest esports stage in history. Will top teams defend their champion title from last year? Or will a new champion rise up? It’s time to cement your place in esports history.
Road to EWC
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EWC 2025 News
2025
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
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
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!
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
