Riyadh, July (پاکستان پوائنٹ نیوز 15 يوليو 2025ء) Held over seven weeks at Boulevard Riyadh City, the EWC features over 2,000 professional players competing in 25 tournaments across 24 international titles, with a record-breaking prize pool exceeding $70 million — the largest in esports history.
The EWC offers a unique competitive platform, allowing players to make their mark in the annals of gaming history, while clubs vie for the prestigious Club Championship title to cement their status on the global stage.
The first week saw the crowning of four new champions in thrilling and unpredictable matches. In VALORANT, Team Heretics claimed the inaugural title in dramatic fashion, overturning a two-map deficit to defeat Fnatic 3-2 in what is now the biggest achievement in the club’s history. In Apex Legends, Chinese team VK Gaming emerged victorious after a nail-biting nine-round final, outlasting seven contending teams with a last-minute surge that defied expectations.
In the fighting games arena, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves made a historic debut. Japanese player GO1 pulled off a surprise win against reigning Street Fighter 6 champion Xiao Hai, marking a major upset.
In the world of sim racing, Team Redline stole the spotlight once again by clinching the Rennsport title for the second consecutive year. Star driver Luke Bennet was named Best Player of the tournament.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang concluded its qualifier stage with standout player Virtus.pro securing a spot in the upcoming main event later this month.
At the close of week one, clubs including Team Redline, DetonatioN FocusMe, Team Heretics, VK Gaming, and Gen.G topped the Club Championship leaderboard with 1,000 points each, following their strong performances.
Tournaments and accompanying events will continue in the weeks ahead, building up to the crowning of the global Club Champion. With expectations of more historic moments to come, the Esports World Cup 2025 promises to leave a legacy in the global gaming community.
