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The EWC have increased the prize pool for this year's tournament by a staggering $10 million increase.
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has announced a groundbreaking $70+ million prize pool for the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC), cementing its position as the world’s premier esports competition.
This year’s event is slated to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 7 to August 24.
The announcement marks a $10 million increase from the inaugural 2024 edition, underscoring EWCF’s steadfast commitment to creating sustainable career opportunities for players and establishing a thriving environment for the global esports ecosystem.
Esports World Cup and vision for the future
In an official statement, Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation, emphasised the broader vision behind the record-breaking prize:
"While more than $70 million is an incredible, life-changing sum, it’s always aligned with a long-term vision rather than short-term impact. It’s not just to have more money at stake, but to create opportunities for everyone at every level of the ecosystem."
The EWC 2025 will feature 25 tournaments across 24 games, including exciting new additions such as Chess, Crossfire, FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, and VALORANT.
Over 2,000 elite players and 200 top-tier Clubs are expected to compete, making it the largest multi-game esports competition ever staged.
The prestigious Club Championship format will once again take centre stage, with $27 million dedicated to the top 16 Clubs based on cumulative performance, including a staggering $7 million reserved for the 2025 champions.
Additional prize pools will be distributed across Game Championships, MVP Awards, and Road to EWC qualifiers, ensuring a wide range of participants benefit from the record-breaking fund.
The World’s biggest stage for eSports
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Last year’s edition attracted over 500 million online viewers and welcomed 2.6 million visitors to Riyadh’s Boulevard City as well as a grand finale appearance from five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo.
Team Falcons dominated the inaugural Club Championship, thrilling fans with 10 top-three finishes to claim the $7 million title.
For 2025, EWCF’s ambitions reach even higher, bolstered by strategic partnerships with publishers like Riot Games, Activision, and Capcom.
These collaborations aim to enhance the stability of the global esports scene while expanding pathways for players to reach the EWC’s prestigious stage.
With a life-changing prize pool and the world's best players and Clubs converging under one banner, EWC 2025 promises to be a historic celebration of esports excellence, global unity, and competitive spirit like never before.
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