The Esports World Cup to have record prize pool of $70M for 2025 event in Riyadh
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Summary
Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has announced a record-breaking $70m prize pool for the up-and-coming Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC).
This totals an increase of $10m from the last iteration of the event, showing a commitment to the EWCF’s mission to create opportunities and sustain esports careers for players and clubs.
The huge sum also aims to strengthen the industry as a whole.
The location of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia demonstrates the growth of the market in the Middle East, however, the choice of location has proved controversial for some.
The event will include 25 tournaments in 24 games, including new additions of chess, crossfire, fatal fury, and valorant.
The esports event is estimated to attract over 500 million online viewers and 2.6 million visitors to Riyadh’s Boulevard City.