IT'S TIME TO RISE ABOVE
The Esports World Cup is not just 7 weeks out of the year, it’s a LIFETIME in the making. Players from every major esports title will aim to qualify to EWC — to fulfill their destinies after years of determination and passion.
This is EWC
Everyone Starts Differently — But With the Same Passion and Drive.
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.
Who Will Rise Up?
No matter where you’re from or what language you speak, you only need one thing to qualify for the Esports World Cup: passion for the game.
Qualifiers For All
There are over 200 qualifiers across Esports World Cup titles, taking place across seven continents. These are the proving grounds for esports competitors, whether you’re a Tier 1 team or still waiting to be signed. Over 200 teams will qualify and reach the EWC stage — will your team be one of them?
New Year, New Titles
Five new titles are added to the Esports World Cup this year, creating even more opportunities for skilled esports teams to qualify. As we grow, we celebrate the hungry and spirited esports teams from more esports scenes, showcasing their skills on stage and celebrating their fanbase.
Become a Champion
This year’s Esports World Cup is the largest esports stage in history. Will top teams defend their champion title from last year? Or will a new champion rise up? It’s time to cement your place in esports history.
Road to EWC
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EWC 2025 News
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
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
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
Street Fighter 6 Returns To The Esports World Cup 2025
In 2024, EWC Street Fighter 6 saw the reemergence of a fighting game legend, Xiao Hai, who took the crown after completing one of the most exciting and emotional tournament runs in the history of fighting esports. Now, the competition returns to EWC for 2025. Will the reigning champion Xhio Hai defend his title, or will another FGC legend steal the crown?
