Esports World Cup Foundation

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Q&A: Mike McCabe on building the first Esports Nations Cup

In 2024, the Esports Foundation debuted the Esports World Cup, bringing 28 club teams together and featuring a prize pool of $62.5 million, the largest in esports history. For the second edition of that event in 2025, the prize pool jumped to $71.5 million. The success of that event made it clear to its organizers […]

Posted On : May 29, 2026 By : Ted Keith

The Esports World Cup will return to Riyadh this summer (Credit: EWC)

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Lineup, Schedule and Record Prize Pool Announced for Esports World Cup 2026

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has announced the full game lineup and schedule, alongside a total record prize pool of $75 million, for the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC), which will return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July 6 to August 23. More than 2,000 players and 200 clubs from 100-plus countries will compete […]

Posted On : January 21, 2026 By : Paul Stevens

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Esports World Cup 2025 Finalizes Schedule, Lineup of Games

The Esports World Cup Foundation has finalized the full lineup of games, tournament schedule and Club Championship rules for the Esports World Cup 2025. The confirmed EWC 2025 game lineup will include mainstay esports titles such as Rocket League, Call of Duty, DOTA 2, Counterstrike and League of Legends. New additions include Crossfire, Fatal Fury: […]

Posted On : April 18, 2025 By : Justin Shaw

IOC President Thomas Bach met with Saudi Arabia Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud in Riyadh in early 2025 to discuss the inaugural Olympic Esports Games. IOC Photo

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Olympic Esports Games Debuting in 2027, IOC Announces

The Olympic Esports Games will debut in 2027 in Riyadh, the International Olympic Committee has announced, while laying the groundwork for those to qualify for the inaugural event. The Esports World Cup Foundation will become the founding partner of the Games. The IOC and EWCF will collaborate with key stakeholders to establish qualification pathways, enhance […]

Posted On : February 11, 2025 By : Justin Shaw