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.

The EWC 2025 competition and festival unite the world’s best games, players, and Clubs under one banner in the largest-ever celebration of esports and gaming culture.

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) is a non-profit organization committed to growing esports sustainably on a global scale. Its mission is to elevate the sport, empower players, and help shape a future where esports stands proudly among the world’s most celebrated sports.

The Foundation’s flagship event, the Esports World Cup (EWC), is the largest international celebration of competitive gaming. Built around the best games, best players, best clubs and life-changing prize money, the EWC introduces an innovative cross-title format. For the first time, the world's top esports organizations compete across multiple games for the ultimate honor, the EWC Club Championship, and a permanent place in esports history.

Returning to Riyadh from July 7 to August 24, 2025, this year's edition will feature 2,000 best players and 200 clubs from over 100 countries, competing in 25 tournaments across 24 titles for a total prize pool exceeding $70 million. With millions of fans expected online and onsite, the EWC continues to define the global benchmark for competitive gaming.