Esports World Cup 2025

Past events Sep 08

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League Information

Series:

Esports World Cup

Organizers:

EWC Foundation
ESL FACEIT Group
Hero Esports

Sponsor(s):

STC
Qiddiya
Jameel Motorsport
Pepsi
Sony

Location:

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Venue:

Boulevard Riyadh City

Teams:

Prize Pool:

$1,250,000 USD

Start Date:

2025-07-08

End Date:

2025-08-24

Valve Tier:

Tier 1

Maps:

Ancient • Dust II • Inferno • Mirage • Nuke • Overpass • Train

Esports World Cup 2025 – Counter-Strike Showdown in Riyadh

Sixteen of the world’s best Counter-Strike teams are headed to Boulevard Riyadh City this summer to battle for $1.25 million and glory at the Esports World Cup 2025.

Fifteen elite squads have earned their places through the VRS circuit, joined by TYLOO, who claimed their ticket by winning the ACL. They’ll face off in a single-elimination playoff bracket, with every match played in a best-of-three format—all leading up to a grand final best-of-five clash that will decide the new world champion.

Ahead of the ultimate showdown, fans will also witness a third-place decider, with extra prize money, VRS points, and valuable Club Championship (CC) points on the line.

Prize Pool & Club Championship Points

1st Place: $500,000 + 1000 CC points
2nd Place: $230,000 + 750 CC points
3rd Place: $130,000 + 500 CC points
4th Place: $70,000 + 300 CC points
5th–8th Place: $40,000 + 200 CC points
9th–16th Place: $20,000 each

The action doesn’t stop there—when the Esports World Cup concludes across all titles, the most successful esports organization will claim a $7 million ultimate prize, making every match count.

Bigger. Louder. Higher stakes. The Esports World Cup 2025 is set to raise the bar with an increased Counter-Strike prize pool, an electric live audience in Riyadh, and the world’s finest clubs chasing history.

Join us for an unforgettable festival of esports and witness who will rise as the champion!