Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025: List of every Video Game tournament with the details
2025 marks the return of the Esports World Cup (EWC) for its second season, following the triumphant conclusion of the inaugural event in 2024. This year, we’ll witness the continuation of this grand multi-game esports tournament, where top-tier professional gamers from various gaming titles will gather together to display their intense rivalries on a global stage.
The upcoming occasion is a revamped iteration of what was previously known as Gamers8. This significant gathering is orchestrated by the Esports World Cup Foundation and ESL FACEIT Group. Slated to commence in June 2025, the grand happening will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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— Esports World Cup (@EWC_EN) March 17, 2025
List of all the events in the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025
This major showcase will highlight PC games as well as mobile gaming applications. Interestingly, mobile games are expected to be a key point of interest during this event, with attention given in various aspects such as viewership and other factors. In total, there will be 21 different titles showcased, along with an astounding prize pool of $27,000,000! The grand total for the prize pool is a staggering $70,000,000!
By May 16, 2025, esports teams will submit their rosters for the games they are competing in. In this tournament, each event will grant points to the top eight teams.
The champion will receive a $70,000 prize from the championship, but it’s important to note that in order to claim the title for the entire event, the leading team must have won at least one of the events as well.
1. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
After a triumphant conclusion at its previous EWC edition in Riyadh, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) is set to return with not one but two distinct events. One of these events will exclusively cater to female gamers. Meanwhile, the Mid-Season Cup 2025 will offer standard esports competition.
Event Name | MLBB Mid Season Cup 2025 |
Prize Pool | TBD |
Schedule | TBD |
Participant Teams | TBD |
In 2025, the MLBB Women’s Invitational tournament, which is the second significant event from MOONTON’s popular Mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game, will likewise make a unique impact within the gaming community.
Event Name | MLBB Women’s Invitational 2025 |
Prize Pool | TBD |
Schedule | TBD |
Participant Teams | TBD |
2. Honor of Kings
As a gaming enthusiast, I can’t help but get excited about being one of the 18 participants in the World Cup 2025 for the highly anticipated game, Honor of Kings. While details are still under wraps, we’re following the esports roadmap leading up to 2025. Can’t wait to see what this epic event at EWC 2025 has in store!
Event Name | HoK World Cup 2025 |
Prize Pool | TBD |
Schedule | TBD |
Participant Teams | 18 |
3. Free Fire
Garena’s well-known battle royale game, Free Fire, is set to embark on its second tour at the Esports World Cup venue. Further details about the Free Fire event will be revealed at a later time.
Event Name | Esports World Cup 2025 |
Prize Pool | TBD |
Schedule | TBD |
Participant Teams | TBD |
4. PUBG Mobile
PUBG Mobile is set to bring back its grand event, the World Cup 2025, alongside a total of 20 other games. The game officially announced the 2025 esports season as part of its new year’s plans. The schedule is shaping up well, promising another thrilling competition for fans to enjoy.

At the forthcoming global tournament for the sport, there will be 24 competing teams and an impressive prize fund of $3 million. It promises to be intriguing to observe which squad will claim the top spot.
Event Name | PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 |
Prize Pool | $3,000,000 USD |
Schedule | Jul 25 – Aug 3, 2025 |
Participant Teams | 24 |
5. Dota 2
Although the tournament is returning with renewed vigor, the total prize money has significantly decreased compared to the last event. The upcoming competition will offer a prize pool of only $2,000,000 – a reduction from the previous edition’s amount.

In contrast to the previous event which featured 20 teams, this time around we’ll have only 16. Yet, the MOBA battle just doesn’t seem right without its original contender, and I’m certain fans will appreciate it nonetheless.
Event Name | Esports World Cup 2025 |
Prize Pool | $3,000,000 USD |
Schedule | Jul 8 – 21, 2025 |
Participant Teams | 16 |
6. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Five new titles will be introduced at the upcoming version of the esports festival, with “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6” being one of them making its premiere. This tournament for the game promises to be swift and will involve 16 competing teams.
Event Name | Esports World Cup 2025 |
Prize Pool | $1,800,000 USD |
Schedule | Jul 24 – 27, 2025 |
Participant Teams | 16 |
7. Street Fighter 6
In contrast to previous versions, Capcom’s renowned fighting game, Street Fighter 6, plans to feature a competition involving 48 players. There’s also speculation that it might include a larger cash prize, but until we get more details, this remains uncertain.
Event Name | Esports World Cup 2025 |
Prize Pool | TBD |
Schedule | TBD |
Participant Numbers | 48 Players |
8. Call of Duty: Warzone
As a gamer, I’d say that Call of Duty games are all about immersive, narrative-driven, thrilling action that sets the bar high for shooter games. However, unlike other titles in the series, Call of Duty: Warzone is a free-to-play battle royale game. This adrenaline-pumping experience will be part of our event too.
Event Name | Esports World Cup 2025 |
Prize Pool | TBD |
Schedule | TBD |
Participant Teams | TBD |
9. Chess
This year, Chess has reached an unprecedented level, and it’s set to make its grand appearance at EWC 2025. With a staggering prize pool of $1,500,000, this event promises to bring together only 16 of the sharpest minds in the game, as they compete fiercely to outwit each other.
Event Name | Esports World Cup 2025 |
Prize Pool | $1,500,000 USD |
Schedule | Jul 31 – Aug 3, 2025 |
Participant Numbers | 16 Players |
10. EA SPORTS FC
For the EA Sports FC tournament, the prize amount hasn’t been disclosed yet. However, 32 players are set to battle it out for the undisclosed prize.
Event Name | Esports World Cup 2025 |
Prize Pool | TBD |
Schedule | Aug 7 – 10, 2025 |
Participant Numbers | 32 Players |
11. Tekken 8
In the upcoming event, you’ll find “Tekken 8,” the newest addition to the renowned Tekken series, which was created by Bandai Namco Studios.

Event Name | Esports World Cup 2025 |
Prize Pool | TBD |
Schedule | TBD |
Participant Teams | 32 |
12. Rocket League
Epic’s action racing title, Rocket League, is coming with a million-dollar prize pool and 16 teams.
Event Name | Esports World Cup 2025 |
Prize Pool | $1,000,000 USD |
Schedule | Aug 14 – 17, 2025 |
Participant Teams | 16 |
13. RENNSPORT
Teyon’s racing title, “RENNSPORT,” is set to co-host the initial ESL R1 event, joining forces in this grand occasion. Here are the particulars:
Teyon’s racing game, RENNSPORT, will be a part of the first ESL R1 event, taking part in this major gathering. The specifics are as follows:
Event Name | ESL R1 at EWC 2025 |
Prize Pool | TBD |
Schedule | TBD |
Participant Teams | TBD |
14. Apex Legends
In the last version, Apex Legends had a significant amount of revenue. However, it’s yet to be disclosed how much the game will budget for this current year.
Event Name | Esports World Cup 2025 |
Prize Pool | TBD |
Schedule | TBD |
Participant Teams | TBD |
15. Rainbow Six Siege
Rainbow Six Siege carries on from where its precursor, Gamers8, left off. Yet, details about this year’s related event remain scarce.
Event Name | Esports World Cup 2025 |
Prize Pool | TBD |
Schedule | TBD |
Participant Teams | 16 |
16. Overwatch 2
In 2025, the highly acclaimed shooting game from Activision Blizzard, Overwatch 2, is set to team up with a massive prize pool of one million dollars. This event will include the OWCS Midseason Championship 2025.
Event Name | OWCS Midseason Championship 2025 |
Prize Pool | $1,000,000 USD |
Schedule | Jul 31 – Aug 3, 2025 |
Participant Teams | TBD |
17. Counter-Strike 2
With another team joining, the total prize money stays consistent for the Counter-Strike 2 tournament, making it an exciting spectacle to behold.
Event Name | Esports World Cup 2025 |
Prize Pool | $1,250,000 USD |
Schedule | Aug 20 – 24, 2025 |
Participant Teams | 16 |
18. Starcraft II
This year, too, the popular game from Blizzard Entertainment, StarCraft II, will kick off its event. More information about the specifics will be shared once it’s made available.

Event Name | Esports World Cup 2025 |
Prize Pool | TBD |
Schedule | TBD |
Participant Teams | TBD |
19. Teamfight Tactics
Not many details have been revealed so far about the Teamfight Tactics tournament.
Event Name | Esports World Cup 2025 |
Prize Pool | TBD |
Schedule | TBD |
Participant Teams | TBD |
20. League of Legends
The widely-loved computer game, League of Legends by Riot Games, has been confirmed to join the Esports World Cup (EWC) in 2025 too.
Event Name | Esports World Cup 2025 |
Prize Pool | TBD |
Schedule | July 16 – 20, 2025 |
Participant Teams | TBD |
21. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
At the upcoming event, we’ll see the premiere of “Fatal Fury: City of Wolves,” where they will unveil the details about the upcoming tournament.
Event Name | Esports World Cup 2025 |
Prize Pool | TBD |
Schedule | TBD |
Participant Teams | TBD |
22. CrossFire
CrossFire will feature 16 teams and a total of $2,000,000 as the prize pool.
Event Name | Esports World Cup 2025 |
Prize Pool | $2,000,000 |
Schedule | TBD |
Participant Teams | 16 |
23. VALORANT
For the very first time, the much-loved First-Person Shooter game, Valorant, is set to grace the largest esports gathering. The escalating excitement surrounding this game promises to elevate the entire event to unprecedented heights.

Event Name | Esports World Cup 2025 |
Prize Pool | TBD |
Schedule | July 16 – 20, 2025 |
Participant Teams | 16 |
24. PUBG
The PC title will compete in the event as well.
Event Name | Esports World Cup 2025 |
Prize Pool | TBD |
Schedule | TBD |
Participant Teams | TBD |
It appears that turning Saudi Arabia into a worldwide center for gaming is no longer just a distant dream; it may become a reality soon. Meanwhile, you can catch these events on YouTube.
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