The organisers of the Esports World Cup 2025 have revealed new details about this year’s landmark event. Around 2,000 players from 200 clubs, representing over 100 countries, will compete across 24 games, with an impressive total prize pool of $70 million. The EMC Club Champion will receive $7 million, while the MVP Award comes with a reward of $450,000.

The action begins on 7 July, as the Esports World Cup (EWC 25) returns to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for its second edition. The Esports World Cup Federation (EWCF) has now outlined what players, teams, and fans can expect. A total of 25 tournaments will be held, covering a wide array of titles. These range from unconventional esports entries such as chess to renowned classics including Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends, Dota 2, Valorant, Apex Legends, PUBG Battlegrounds, EA Sports FC 25, and Tekken 8. Particularly exciting from a German perspective is the inclusion of the racing title developed by Munich-based Competition Company, which is also part of this year’s official lineup.

According to the EWCF, over 2,000 athletes and 200 top clubs from more than 100 countries will compete in the EWC 25. The 25 tournaments will take place between 7 July and 24 August. "Esports World Cup 2025 will have the biggest prize pool in the history of videogames", says EWCF President Ralf Reichert. "It is life changing for many of the players."

A total of $70 million in prize money is up for grabs across all formats. $27 million will go to the EWC Club Championship, with the winning team receiving a total of $7 million. Last year, this was Team Falcon. A further $38 million will go to the Game Championships, which consist of various tournaments. In addition, there is the MVP Award, which is worth $450,000.

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