One of the world's best esports tournaments is here! The Esports World Cup Riyadh 2025 is set to take place in Boulevard Riyadh City from July 7 to August 24, 2025. With an astonishing $70 million prize pool, this tournament is the largest in esports history until now. With 24 most popular esports titles in the world, this tournament is a celebration of gaming culture for everyone. So, prepare yourself to get immersed in a world where digital warriors clash for glory and an electrifying summer experience. The Esports World Cup 2025 will feature 200 elite clubs and 2,000 top players, all fighting for supremacy across 25 tournaments and 24 diverse titles.
Esports World Cup Foundation
Talking about the Esports World Cup Foundation, it is a non-profit organization that is committed to promoting esports sustainably globally. The foundation's mission is to elevate esports as a sport and empower gamers, helping them shape a better future with the most celebrated sports in the world. The Esports World Cup is the flagship event of the foundation that introduced the cross-title format. It is the first time when the best esports organizations will be competing across multiple games for glory.
Esports World Cup: Format, Key Features and the Club Championship
The Esports World Cup Riyadh, organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation, will feature competitions in a variety of games. Titles like Valorant and Crossfire will be participating in the tournament as well as new additions like Chess and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Matches will take place across four arenas, with some games offering last chance of qualifiers during the initial EWC Festival. A $27 million prize pool is dedicated to the EWC Club Championship. In this championship, clubs earn points for finishing in the top eight and winning tournaments. To claim the title, a club must secure a top eight finish in at least two tournaments and win at least one. All teams are required to compete under a single name as joint ventures are not permitted.
Suggested Read: Riyadh Season 2024-25: Your Guide to Events, Tickets and More
Esports World Cup Ticket Price
- Children under 3 years: Free Entry
- Children between 3 to 13 years: Must be accompanied by an adult all times
- General Admission and Weekly Passes: Available now at the official website
Wave 1 tickets are live now; you can grab yours and be a part of this prestigious esports' tournament. The Weekly All Access Pass tickets will offer Fast Track entry and unlimited access to every tournament happening in the week from Thursday to Sunday. Moreover, you will also gain unlimited access to Festival area, featuring exciting activities for gaming enthusiasts, including over 35 esports titles.
The best part is the first Weekly All Access Pass ticket purchasers will also get goodies, such as a collectible bag, collectible coin, event t-shirt and keyring spinner.
Esports World Cup Riyadh 2025: Star Lineup
First-Person Shooters (FPS): Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Call of Duty: Warzone, Counter-Strike 2, Rainbow Six Siege, Apex Legends
- Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas (MOBA): League of Legends, Dota 2, Honor of Kings,
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
- Battle Royale: PUBG Mobile, Free Fire, New State Mobile
- Fighting Games: Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
- Sports & Racing: EA Sports FC 25, Rocket League, Rennsport
- Strategy & Others: Teamfight Tactics, StarCraft II, Chess
Starting from July 7th, each week of Esports World Cup 2025 will see a mix of game titles and genres. The EWC 2025 will include ultimate championships and insane matchups. Gamers will fight for glory in Riyadh.
Suggested Read: Places To Visit In Riyadh: Top Attractions People Can Visit For An Astonishing Vacation
(8th July - 13th July) - Week 1
Valorant, Dota 2, Rennsport
(15th July - 29th July) - Week 2
Honor of Kings, Free Fire, League of Legends
(22nd July - 27th July) - Week 3
StarCraft II, PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
(29th July - 3rd August) - Week 4
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Chess, Overwatch 2
(7th August - 10th August) - Week 5
Teamfight Tactics, EA Sports FC 25
(12th August - 16th August) - Week 6
Tekken 8, PUBG: Battlegrounds
(19th August - 23rd August) - Week 7
Street Fighter 6, CrossFire
The Esports World Cup Riyadh 2025 is set to be the biggest esports tournament ever, with a total prize pool of $70 million. This huge amount will be distributed as -
- $38 million for the individual Esports World Cup games
- $27 million for the best overall esports organizations
- Over $450,000 in MVP awards for top players across various categories
This makes it the largest single payout in gaming history, attracting players motivated by the trophy, money or prestige. Attending this event is one of the best things to do in Riyadh.
Esports World Cup Saudi Arabia
The entertainment capital of Saudi Arabia, Boulevard Riyadh City will be the exciting place for the esports tournament. The city will turn into a gaming haven, featuring interactive fan zones, LED stages, sprawling arenas, and AR and VR experiences. You can expect much more than just the matches as the event also brings creator meetups, cosplay competitions, cultural showcases, live performances and culinary pop-ups celebrating the rich Saudi heritage.
Suggested Read: Top Cafes in Riyadh: Great Place to Enjoy a Cup of Aromatic Coffee
Apart from being the massive tournament of the world, the Esports World Cup is also a pillar of Vision 2030, a plan of Saudi Arabia to diversify the economy as well as become a global center foe tech, gaming and entertainment. Below are some of the important details of the biggest tournament -
Esports World Cup 2025
Date - July 7 – August 24
Place - Boulevard Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia
Tickets - Official website of Esports World Cup
Travel Assistance - Visit Saudi (EWC Page)
The Esports World Cup Riyadh 2025 is shaping up to be an extraordinary event in competitive gaming. With its record-breaking prize pool and diverse game lineup, it promises an unforgettable experience for both participants and fans. Whether you're a die-hard esports enthusiast or simply looking for an electrifying summer experience in Riyadh, this tournament is a must visit. So, don't miss your chance to witness history in the making as digital warriors clash for glory. Book one of the best Riyadh tour packages with Regency Holidays and fly to Riyadh for an unmatched experience. Plan your Riyadh trip now!
Esports World Cup Riyadh - FAQ’s
The Esports World Cup 2025 is set to take place at Boulevard Riyadh City. This destination in Saudi Arabia will transform into a digital gaming universe, with themed areas and lively nightlife.
The EWC 2025 will boast 24 premier games spanning all major esports genres. You can expect titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Street Fighter 6, League of Legends and Dota 2, covering everything from first-person shooters (FPS) and MOBAs to fighting games and battle royales. You can find the full list of games on the official event website.
You can buy tickets, including Weekly All Access Passes, from the official ticket portal of Esports World Cup. Entry is free for kids under 3 and those under 14 need to be with an adult.
The Esports World Cup Riyadh is a key part of a larger plan of Saudi Arabia to diversify the economy via digital infrastructure, sports and entertainment. To know how this event aligns with this vision, you can visit the tourism goals on the official site of Saudi Vision 2030.
The Esports World Cup in Riyadh will take place from July 7 to August 24, 2025.
The EWC Club Championship has a dedicated $27 million prize pool. Clubs earn points by finishing in the top eight and winning tournaments. To claim the Club Championship title, a club must secure a position in the top 8 in at least two tournaments and win at least one. All teams must compete under a single name, and joint ventures are not permitted.
The total prize pool for the Esports tournament is a huge $70 million, making it the largest in esports history. This includes $38 million for individual game tournaments, $27 million for the Club Championship, and over $450,000 in MVP awards.
Yes, the first Weekly All Access Pass ticket buyers will receive exclusive goodies, including a collectible bag and coin, event t-shirt and keyring spinner.
.webp)
.webp&description=Saudi%20Food%20Expo%202025%3A%20Explore%20the%20Thriving%20Saudi%20Food%20Industry){kind=link}
