2025 Esports World Cup: Complete Guide to Games, Dates & More

The Esports World Cup (EWC) is set to return in 2025, promising an exciting lineup of competitions that will unite gaming communities worldwide. With athletes vying for a significant prize pool, this event is anticipated to offer millions in rewards across a variety of esports tournaments. Here’s what we know so far about this prestigious event.

The inaugural Esports World Cup took place in 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking a landmark event in the gaming industry. With over $60 million distributed among competitors in various game categories—including fighting games, first-person shooters, MOBAs, and sports titles—the event was a resounding success.

Plans for 2025 signal an ambitious expansion, as the EWC will span the entire summer season once again. Below are the key details revealed so far.

Featured Games

While additional titles are scheduled to be confirmed, here is the comprehensive list of games that will be featured at this year’s Esports World Cup:

Honor of Kings
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (Call of Duty League)
Call of Duty: Warzone
Free Fire
Street Fighter 6
DOTA 2
Rainbow Six Siege
Counter-Strike 2
PUBG Mobile
Apex Legends
EA Sports FC
Overwatch 2
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (Women’s Invitational)
Rocket League
racing
Chess
PUBG
CrossFire
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
League of Legends
Teamfight Tactics
Valuing

Additionally, two more game announcements are expected to be made by the end of February, adding further excitement to the lineup.

Event Dates & Schedule

As it stands, most tournament dates for the EWC have yet to be confirmed.

Currently, only two events are scheduled: Counter-Strike 2 will take place from August 20-24, while Chess is set for July 31-August 3.

Prize Pool Overview

Details regarding the overall prize pool for the Esports World Cup are still forthcoming. At present, the specific allocations for most titles remain unknown.

However, it has been confirmed that Counter-Strike 2 will have a prize pool of $1.25 million, a significant increase from last year’s $1.05 million. Chess, making its debut at the EWC, will feature a prize pool of $1.5 million.

With the first tournaments likely starting in June or July, anticipation is building as we approach the event. It is expected that further announcements will follow in the coming weeks, providing a clearer picture of what to expect at the Esports World Cup 2025.

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