Esports World Cup 2025 hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Esports World Cup 2025 will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This major event is set to feature 25 games, with several tournaments for each. The total prize pool is expected to exceed $60 million, making it one of the largest in esports history. The tournament will showcase popular games like Valorant, League of Legends, and Counter-Strike 2. The event aims to attract players and fans from around the world, like last year’s edition, which had 1,500 players from 100 countries and attracted 500 million online viewers. This year, tournaments will run over several weeks. The schedule includes specific weeks dedicated to games like Valorant, League of Legends, and Overwatch 2. The opening week is set for July 7 to 13, 2025. While the exact total prize money has not been revealed, some individual games have announced their prize pools. For instance, League of Legends will offer $2 million, and Counter-Strike 2 will feature a prize of $1.25 million. Changes from last year include the introduction of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Chess, while some games from 2024 will not return. Notably, Fortnite and StarCraft II will be absent this year. Fans can look forward to an exciting lineup and potentially larger payouts than ever before.