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PepsiCo Returns as Main Partner of the Esports World Cup 2025

PepsiCo brings back Pepsi and introduces Mountain Dew, energising the global gaming community at the world’s largest esports event.

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Esports World Cup Foundation Renews Partnership with Albaik

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (July 03, 2025) The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has announced the renewal of its partnership with Albaik for a second consecutive year, aimed at enriching the experience of both visitors and players participating in the Esports World Cup (EWC).

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Esports World Cup Foundation Launches Heroes Club – A Year-Long VIP Programme for EWC Champions

The Programme, “Beyond Victory”, Empowers EWC Champions With Exclusive Access, Visibility, and Opportunities Beyond Competition

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Esports World Cup Foundation Announces Multi-Year Partnership Renewal with Aramco

The Esports World Cup Foundation (“EWCF”) announces a three-year renewal and expansion of its partnership with Aramco for the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC)

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Esports World Cup Foundation and Lenovo™ Partner to Power the Next Generation of Esports Champions

Lenovo’s Legion premium gaming brand joins the world’s largest esports event to fuel elite performance and elevate the fan experience through world-class hardware

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Esports World Cup 2025 Unveils Official Song of the Year and Full Opening Ceremony Line-up

“Til My Fingers Bleed” featuring DINO of SEVENTEEN, Duckwrth, and Telle Smith to debut live alongside Post Malone, Alesso, and Tina Guo at the Opening Ceremony in Riyadh on 10 July

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3 days left for Early Bird Tickets

There are just three days left to drop in and snag an Early Bird ticket to the Esports World Cup.

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Play Fantasy At The Esports World Cup

For the first time ever, go beyond being a spectator and become part of the action! Fantasy at the Esports World Cup debuts with a monumental $200,000 USD prize pool - divided equally between $100,000 for Pick'em predictions and $100,000 for Fantasy.

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Esports World Cup Foundation Renews Partnership with Secretlab as Official Gaming Chair Partner for 2025 and 2026 editions

Exclusive Secretlab TITAN Evo Esports World Cup 2025 Edition to Support Peak Performance on the Global Esports Stage

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Alesso Releases Official Remix for Esports World Cup 2025

Remix of EWC Music’s orchestral theme “Ascension” features cello sensation Tina Guo and merges electronic music with competitive energy in celebration of the world’s biggest esports event

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stc Group Returns as Elite and Founding Partner for Esports World Cup 2025

Expanded collaboration to deliver high-speed connectivity, live tournament streaming via stc tv, and new fan experiences through the qitaf loyalty program and gaming activations.

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Post Malone to Headline Esports World Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony

Esports World Cup’s opening ceremony just got even wilder with the appearance of Post Malone, a long-time gamer himself. His live performance during EWC’s Opening Ceremony on July 10th will blend chart-topping sound with a celebration of gaming culture on the world’s premier competitive stage.

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All You Need To Know About The Club Championship

A cumulative points-based competition where partnered esports clubs compete across multiple games during the EWC (8 Jul - 24 Aug), the Club Championship crowns the best overall esports organization based on consistent high performance across titles. Read on for further details on the requirements to compete in the Club Championship, alongside the points and prize money distribution, and what happens in the event of a tiebreaker.

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Esports World Cup Foundation and Barn’s Coffee Renew Partnership for EWC 2025

The two-year partnership will see the return of the National Coffee Pioneer as Exclusive Coffee Partner to fuel players and fans at the World’s Largest Esports Event

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Cristiano Ronaldo Named Global Ambassador of the Esports World Cup 2025

Appointment of global sports icon reinforces the Esports World Cup as the premier stage for elite competition and the rise of esports as a global sport.

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Esports World Cup Foundation and Amazon Announce Strategic Collaboration to Bring Esports Entertainment to Mainstream Audiences

By integrating the Esports World Cup with Amazon’s Twitch, Prime Video, Wondery, and Alexa, the collaboration will create new ways for fans to watch, interact with, and celebrate competitive gaming on a global stage