Esports World Cup 2025 will start in July 2025. Check out the EWC 2025 prize pool breakdown.
The Esports World Cup aka EWC 2025, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 7th to August 24th, 2025. The event featured a record-breaking total prize pool exceeding $70 million USD. This is a significant increase from the $60 million offered at the inaugural event in 2024, solidifying the EWC as one of the most prestigious and high-stakes esports events globally. Check out the EWC 2025 prize pool breakdown below.
The prize money will be distributed across various categories:
- Club Championship: A total of $27 million will be awarded to the top 16 esports clubs based on their overall performance across multiple tournaments. The winning club will receive $7 million. This unique format rewards consistent excellence across different game titles.
- Game Championships: Over $38 million will be allocated to the individual tournaments for the 25 featured games. Each game will have its own dedicated prize pool.
- MVP Awards: A pool of $450,000 will recognize outstanding individual players across all competitions.
- Road to EWC Qualifiers: More than $5 million will be awarded through various qualifying events, providing pathways for emerging talent to reach the main event.
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Esports World Cup aka EWC 2025: Prize Pool Breakdown by Game
| Game | Dates | Event Name | Prize Pool | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rennsport | July 8 – 11, 2025 | Rennsport R1 at EWC 2025 | $500,000 USD | 9 Teams |
| VALORANT | July 8 – 13, 2025 | Esports World Cup 2025 | $1,250,000 USD | 16 Teams |
| Dota 2 | July 8 – 19, 2025 | Esports World Cup 2025 | $3,000,000 USD | 16 Teams |
| Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves | July 10 – 12, 2025 | Esports World Cup 2025 | $1,000,000 USD | 16 Players |
| Apex Legends | July 10 – 13, 2025 | Esports World Cup 2025 | $2,000,000 USD | 40 Teams |
| Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | July 10 – Aug 2, 2025 | MLBB Mid Season Cup 2025 | $3,000,000 USD | 23 Teams |
| Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational | July 15 – 19, 2025 | MLBB Women’s Invitational 2025 | $500,000 USD | 12 Teams |
| Honor of Kings | July 15 – 26, 2025 | HoK World Cup 2025 | $3,000,000 USD | 18 Teams |
| Free Fire | July 16 – 20, 2025 | Esports World Cup 2025 | $1,000,000 USD | 16 Teams |
| League of Legends | July 16 – 20, 2025 | Esports World Cup 2025 | $2,000,000 USD | 12 Teams |
| StarCraft II | July 22 – 25, 2025 | Esports World Cup 2025 | $700,000 USD | 18 Players |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | July 24 – 27, 2025 | Esports World Cup 2025 | $1,800,000 USD | 16 Teams |
| PUBG Mobile | July 25 – Aug 3, 2025 | PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 | $3,000,000 USD | 24 Teams |
| Chess | July 29 – Aug 1, 2025 | Esports World Cup 2025 | $1,500,000 USD | 16 Players |
| Overwatch 2 | July 31 – Aug 3, 2025 | OWCS Midseason Championship 2025 | $1,000,000 USD | 16 Teams |
| Rainbow Six Siege | Aug 5 – 9, 2025 | Esports World Cup 2025 | $2,000,000 USD | 16 Teams |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | Aug 6 – 9, 2025 | Esports World Cup 2025 | $1,000,000 USD | 21 Teams |
| EA SPORTS FC 25 | Aug 7 – 10, 2025 | Esports World Cup 2025 | $1,000,000 USD | 32 Players |
| Teamfight Tactics | Aug 11 – 15, 2025 | Esports World Cup 2025 | $500,000 USD | 16 Teams |
| PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS | Aug 12 – 16, 2025 | Esports World Cup 2025 | $2,000,000 USD | 24 Teams |
| Tekken 8 | Aug 13 – 16, 2025 | Esports World Cup 2025 | $1,000,000 USD | 32 Players |
| Rocket League | Aug 14 – 17, 2025 | Esports World Cup 2025 | $1,000,000 USD | 16 Teams |
| CrossFire | Aug 19 – 23, 2025 | Esports World Cup 2025 | $2,000,000 USD | 16 Teams |
| Street Fighter 6 | Aug 20 – 23, 2025 | Esports World Cup 2025 | $1,000,000 USD | 48 Players |
| Counter-Strike 2 | Aug 20 – 24, 2025 | Esports World Cup 2025 | $1,250,000 USD | 16 Teams |
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