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2025
DOTA 2 returns to EWC 2025
DOTA 2 is returning to the Esports World Cup for a second time in 2025! Last year we saw complete and utter domination from Gaimin Gladiators, who won its first Tier 1 Championship event on the EWC stage. What history will be made this year?

2025
Black Ops 6 Sets Sights on the Esports World Cup 2025
After a successful showing for Modern Warfare 3 at EWC 2024, Call of Duty is bringing its fast paced mix of aggression and tactics to the Esports World Cup for 2025 with its latest title: Black Ops 6. Last year we saw and EWC filled to the brim with excitement and awe for expertly executed tactics, as Atlanta FaZe slayed their way to the top!

2025
League of Legends is back for EWC 2025
You want it, you got it! League of Legends is BACK for the Esports World Cup in 2025 and is now a confirmed event through 2027! Last year's tournament was full of unexpected plot twists and turns, as we witnessed the GOAT Faker crowned inaugural MVP of the tournament after spearheading T1’s surprise run to the top! Will T1 be able to repeat that feat, or will a new team don the crown in 2025?

2025
VALORANT Will Debut at EWC 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.

2025
Counter-Strike 2 makes its glorious return to the Esports World Cup
At the inaugural Esports World Cup, Natus Vincere installed their key in the trophy after defeating the best Counter-Strike teams in the world. Will they do it again, or will a new challenger rise up to seize the crown in 2025? That’s right, EWC CS2 is back and now locked in until 2027!

2025
Naraka: Bladepoint Joins The Esports World Cup Festival 2025
The acclaimed martial arts-inspired battle royale becomes the first competitive title to join the new EWC Festival tournament program, bringing the Naraka: Bladepoint Mid Season Championship to EWC 2025 lifestyle and gaming festival this summer.

2025
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Esports World Cup Foundation Welcomes OBSBOT as Official Camera and Webcam Partner for Esports World Cup 2025
New AI-powered camera technology set to elevate broadcasts and transform creators’ EWC storytelling with unparalleled video quality and innovative features.

2025
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Esports World Cup Foundation Launches ‘Music of EWC’ Initiative with Recording at Legendary Abbey Road Studios to Connect Esports Fans Around the World Through the Power of Music
New EWC 2025 Music Suite, Featuring Compositions by 2WEI, Hollywood Scoring and Winners of Global Audiotool Competition Will Premiere at the World’s Biggest Esports Stage This Summer.

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

2025
All Esports Tournament Passes now available to purchase
This summer’s going to be legendary. Whether you're a die-hard fan of a specific title or just want to soak up the electric atmosphere of elite competition, there’s something here for everyone.

2025
The Esports World Cup 2025 Tournament Ticketed Schedule is here
Get ready to watch your favorite games live in Riyadh.

2025
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Esports World Cup to Feature Record-Breaking Prize Pool of More Than $70 Million for 2025 Event
Esports World Cup Returns to Riyadh from July 7 to August 24, 2025; Tickets On Sale Now Largest Prize Pool in Esports History Further Solidifies The Esports World Cup as the Ultimate Stage for Competitive Excellence and a Platform for Sustainable Growth of the Esports Industry The New Global Sport Conference Returns to Riyadh for the Closing Weekend of The Esports World Cup on August 23-24, 2025

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
Weekly All Access Passes to the highly anticipated Esports World Cup 2025 are now available to purchase!
The second Esports World Cup is running it back, with seven weeks of non-stop esports action.

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
Counter-Strike 2 is returning to the Esports World Cup!
The industry-defining tactical first-person shooter (FPS) Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) is returning for another round at the Esports World Cup next year!