This year’s prize pool is bigger than ever before.
Gaming has officially gone global — and it’s no longer just a pastime. As esports continues to rise alongside traditional sports, the Esports World Cup returns for its 2025 edition, promising its biggest event yet.
Bringing the best gaming together under one roof at Boulevard City in Riyadh, from 7 July to 24 August, the Esports World Cup 2025 is set to be the largest competitive gaming event in history, backed by a record-breaking prize pool of over SAR 262 million (around $70 million). Out of this, SAR 101 million will be awarded to the Club Championship. Another SAR 142 million will go to the winners of individual game tournaments. The remaining amount will be divided among the various winners.
More than 2,000 players representing over 200 clubs will battle it out across 25 tournaments, featuring titles like Chess, Crossfire, Dota 2, League of Legends, CS2, PUBG, and more.
Beyond the tournaments, the event will host the New Global Sport Conference, bringing together leaders from esports, gaming, tech, and entertainment to explore the future of the industry. Expect live entertainment, family activities, and a festival atmosphere throughout Boulevard City. Live entertainment, much like last year, is also on the agenda.
First introduced in 2023 as a rebrand of Saudi Arabia’s Gamers8 festival, the Esports World Cup is now run by the Esports World Cup Foundation, aiming to create new opportunities for gamers and the industry worldwide. It has been the ultimate celebration of competitive gaming.
Tickets to the Esports World Cup are also on sale, starting at SAR 999.
So grab your pass now and explore the gaming world like never before.
GO: Visit https://esportsworldcup.com for more information.