🎮 Level Up: Your Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh

The 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh is set to be the biggest esports event in history, featuring 25 titles, over 200 teams, and a record-breaking $70 million prize pool. Running from July 8 to August 24, this seven-week spectacle will showcase elite competition across MOBAs, shooters, fighting games, sports sims, and even chess.

🎮 EWC 2025 Schedule & Game Highlights

🗓️ Week 1: July 8 - 13

• Rennsport (July 8 - 11): The sim racing scene kicks off the event.
• VALORANT (July 10 - 13): Top teams like Sentinels and GIANTX will battle it out.
• Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (July 10 - 12): A new entry in the fighting game lineup.
• Apex Legends (July 10 - 13): Expect high-octane action from squads like Team Liquid.

🗓️ Week 2: July 15 - 20

• MLBB Women's Invitational (July 15 - 19): Highlighting top female talent in Mobile Legends.
• Dota 2 (July 17 - 19): Teams like BetBoom will compete in this ESL Pro Tour finale.
• Free Fire (July 17 - 20): Fast-paced mobile battle royale action.
• League of Legends (July 17 - 20): European teams like KOI, featuring Jojopyun, aim for glory.

🗓️ Week 3: July 22 - 27

• StarCraft II (July 22 - 25): Classic RTS battles return.
• Honor of Kings World Cup (July 24 - 26): Mobile MOBA enthusiasts take the stage.
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (July 24 - 27): The latest installment in the franchise debuts.

🗓️ Week 4: July 29 - August 3

• Chess (July 29 - August 1): Featuring grandmasters like Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura.
• MLBB Mid Season Cup (July 31 - August 2): Top teams like Selangor Red Giants compete.
• Overwatch 2 Midseason Championship (July 31 - August 3): Teams like Crazy Raccoon aim for the title.

🗓️ Week 5: August 7 - 10

• Call of Duty: Warzone (August 7 - 9): Battle royale specialists face off.
• EA SPORTS FC 25 (August 7 - 10): Top virtual footballers compete.
• Rainbow Six Siege X (August 7 - 9): Tactical shooters showcase their skills.

🗓️ Week 6: August 11 - 17

• Teamfight Tactics (August 11 - 15): Auto-battler enthusiasts clash.
• PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS (August 14 - 16): 24 teams vie for the $2M prize pool.
• TEKKEN 8 (August 14 - 16): Fighting game legends enter the arena.
• Rocket League (August 14 - 17): High-flying car soccer action.

🗓️ Week 7: August 19 - 24

• CROSSFIRE (August 19 - 23): FPS teams battle in this classic title.
• Street Fighter 6 (August 21 - 23): The latest in the iconic fighting series.
• Counter-Strike 2 (August 21 - 24): Teams like Team Vitality, led by ZywOo, aim for dominance.

🌟 Players & Teams to Watch

• Magnus Carlsen: The chess grandmaster continues his dominance in online chess, defending his title at the Chessable Masters.
• Team Vitality (CS2): With stars like ZywOo and ropz, they're a formidable force.
• KOI (LoL): Featuring Jojopyun, they're a top European contender.
• Crazy Raccoon (Overwatch 2): Dominant in the OWCS, they're favorites in Riyadh.
• Selangor Red Giants (MLBB): After a strong 2024, they're looking to clinch the title.

🏆 Club Championship

Beyond individual titles, the EWC features a Club Championship, rewarding organizations for cross-title excellence. With $25 million allocated, clubs like Team Liquid, Team Falcons, and Team Vitality are vying for the top spot.

🎟️ How to Watch

All matches will be streamed live on the official EWC website, as well as on platforms like Twitch and YouTube. For those in Riyadh, tickets are available for purchase to experience the action firsthand.

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