Esports World Cup is an annual global tournament, crowning the best esports club in the world and rewarding them with the biggest prizes in the industry.

The 2025 Esports World Cup is an upcoming multi-game esports tournament held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, hosted by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) and ESL FACEIT Group. It is the second edition of the Esports World Cup, a tournament series announced in late 2023 as a rebranding and expansion of Gamers8.

It took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July 3 to August 25, 2024 and was the world's largest esports event, featuring 23 events in 22 different video game titles. [1]

The 2024 Esports World Cup is an ongoing multi-game tournament held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, hosted by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) and ESL FACEIT Group. It is the first edition of the Esports World Cup, a tournament series announced in late 2023 as a rebranding and expansion of Gamers8.

The World Esports Championship is the flagship event that the gaming community around the world awaits with anticipation and excitement. IESF brings together member federations from across the world to compete at the highest level.

3 days ago · Overall, our goal remains clear: to create meaningful opportunities for pros and teams, deliver unforgettable experiences to players around the world, and carefully navigate the complexities that come with operating on a global stage. We’re committed to balancing these priorities in a way that serves players, teams, and the future of esports.

Sep 9, 2024 · What is the World Championship? The League of Legends World Championship, also known as Worlds, is the pinnacle of LoL Esports competition in which the top teams from eight regions compete for the world champion title.

Throughout the past eight weeks, pro gamers battled across 22 titles in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and history was made as the Esports World Cup crowned its first-ever champions. Let’s take a look at all of the winners of the 2024 Esports World Cup.

2 days ago · The event has one of the largest prize pools in esports history (over 60 million USD in 2024) and was founded in 2024 by the Esports World Cup Foundation which the Saudi Arabian government invests in.

2 days ago · The Esports World Cup Foundation (“EWCF”) and Riot Games today announced a three-year partnership that will see VALORANT, the award-winning 5v5 tactical shooter and one of the world’s most popular esports, make its highly anticipated debut at the Esports World Cup 2025, alongside the return of League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics (TFT).