VALORANT Will Debut at EWC 2025
May 16, 2025.
One of the world’s most popular and competitive first-person hero shooters is making its way into the EWC lineup in 2025: VALORANT. Developed by Riot Games, VALORANT combines elements from both the hero-shooter genre and the tactical shooter genre to create a unique game centered on aim, tactics, and a healthy amount of showmanship.
So if you are a fan of TAC FPS games and like a little bit of flair in your esport too, be sure to check out VALORANT’s EWC debut! The best-of-the-best will be coming together to be the first-ever VALORANT EWC 2025 winners, leaving their mark on one of the game’s most prestigious tourneys. It’s sure to be an all-out battle that will test top players’ strength, stamina, and strategy.
ENTER: Esports World Cup VALORANT
First released five years ago, VALORANT has rocketed to the top of the esports world. Featuring teams from the Americas, APAC, CN, and EMEA, it is one of the most globally competitive sports. In fact, there have been VCT Champions and Masters winners from all four regions!
This competitive parity across regions makes it one of the most exciting esports to watch. Another thing that adds to the drama of VALORANT is the wide variety of playstyles on display. Some teams hold W and run it down, in hopes of overwhelming their defenses through brute force and speed! Other teams adopt the tactical approach, mastering complex timings and advanced utility setups to take an edge over the enemy. And at different times, ALL of these styles have translated into global success.
No matter what playstyle you like or region to enjoy rooting for, this esport has something for everyone!
Dates and Tournament Format
Esports World Cups VALORANT is happening July 8-13!
Sixteen of the best teams in the world will compete. In the group stage, they will be split into four groups. The top two teams from each group will earn a place in the single-elimination playoff stage. The team who can conquer that gauntlet will be crowned the first-ever EWC VALORANT winner!
Prize Pool
VALORANT at EWC 2025 will have a prize pool of $1,250,000, attracting top teams from all over the world to give this tournament their all. Get ready for an all-out fight across Alpha Earth for an incredible prize that rivals the biggest tourneys the scene has ever seen.
About the Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup is a global celebration of competitive excellence and esports fandom. Making its return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in the summer of 2025, the annual Esports World Cup features a unique cross-game format that pits the world’s top esports Clubs and more than 1,500 players against one another for a share of the largest prize pool in esports history.
