Charge your controllers because the world’s best gamers are getting ready to clash a second time at the Esports World Cup 2025.
The Esports World Cup is a global event that celebrates esports competition and fandom that debuted in 2024. Returning to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in summer 2025, it features a unique format where top esports Clubs and over 1,500 players compete for the biggest prize pool in esports history.
This year’s tournament promises to be bigger and bolder, with a stellar lineup of game titles spanning multiple genres.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Esports World Cup 2025 and its confirmed game titles.
What is the Esports World Cup 2025?
The Esports World Cup 2025 is the second edition of the prestigious annual tournament held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF).
This event showcases a diverse lineup of esports game titles across multiple genres, including Dota 2, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, PUBG Mobile, Honor of Kings, Apex Legends, and Rainbow Six Siege.
Each game operates independently, with its own qualification structure, culminating in championship series that formed the heart of the event.
In addition to individual game tournaments, the Esports World Cup includes a unique Club Competition. This competition allows participating organizations to earn points and prizes based on their performance across all game titles, creating an exciting and strategic layer of competition.
In 2024, Team Falcons clinched first place in the Club competition, taking home US$7 million. Team Liquid placed second and got US$4 million, followed by Team BDS at third place with US$2 million, and Team Vitality in fourth place with US$1.5 million.
The success of the Esports World Cup 2024 laid the foundation for an even more ambitious and thrilling event in 2025.
With Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as its permanent home, the Esports World Cup 2025 builds on the legacy of its debut year by expanding its lineup, deepening its focus on inclusivity, and enhancing the competitive experience for players and fans alike.
All esports titles in Esports World Cup 2025
The Esports World Cup 2025 boasts a diverse lineup of esports titles, catering to fans of different genres. Below are the confirmed games:
| ESPORTS WORLD CUP 2025 ESPORTS TITLE | DATE ANNOUNCED |
| Honor of Kings | October 29, 2024 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | November 12, 2024 |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | November 20, 2024 |
| Free Fire | November 25, 2024 |
(To be updated)
Honor of Kings became the first esports title to be announced for the 2025 tournament. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Free Fire was announced in November.
In 2025, the Esports World Cup will feature a total of 25 esports titles, showcasing a diverse lineup that promises to excite fans and competitors alike.
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