The trending esports festival from last year is making a comeback in 2025, now featuring an updated and more diverse lineup of games. The organizers of the Esports World Cup have already revealed most of the titles, with a few surprises in store, including chess, Crossfire, and the new fighting game from the iconic Fatal Fury series.
While most titles were announced between October and December, the first major reveal for 2025 was Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, a new multiplatform fighting game from SNK, scheduled to launch on PC and consoles in late April. Fans can look forward to the unveiling of five additional games during special announcements soon.
February will also mark the announcement of participants for the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) Club Partner Program, which accepted applications until January. This year, the number of participating organizations has expanded from 30 to 40. Those selected will receive six-figure funding in dollars to strengthen their brand and activate their fan base ahead of EWC 2025.
Esports World Cup 2025 Events:
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Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (male & female competitions)
The Esports World Cup 2025 is set to run from July 8 to August 24 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featuring a massive $70.45 million prize pool. The biggest purses will be up for grabs in Dota 2, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Honor of Kings, and PUBG Mobile ($3 million each).
Prize allocations have shifted compared to last year’s edition. Dota 2 took a $2 million cut, and StarCraft II’s pool dropped by $300,000. On the flip side, several games saw boosts: League of Legends gained $1 million, Rocket League added $500,000, and Counter-Strike received a $250,000 bump.
See the full tournament schedule for Esports World Cup 2025 right here.
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