The complete schedule for the Esports World Cup 2025 has officially been announced, outlining a detailed calendar of events that fans can look forward to week by week. The competition will unfold from July 7th to August 4th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where 25 popular games will headline the tournament across a seven-week span.
More than 2000 players, representing over 200 professional clubs, will participate in this record-breaking event. With a staggering prize pool of $70 million, it stands as one of the most ambitious esports tournaments to date.
Official Schedule and Featured Games
The Esports World Cup organisers released the schedule through an announcement trailer published on their official X account. Below is the full breakdown of which games will take place during each week of the competition:
| Weeks | Games / Events |
| Week 1 | Apex Legends, DOTA 2, FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, Rennsport, VALORANT |
| Week 2 | DOTA 2, Free Fire, Honor of Kings, League of Legends, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (Women’s Invitational 2025) |
| Week 3 | Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Honor of Kings, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MSC Mid Season Cup 2025), PUBG Mobile, StarCraft II |
| Week 4 | Chess, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MSC Mid Season Cup 2025), Overwatch 2, PUBG Mobile |
| Week 5 | Call of Duty Warzone, EA Sports FC 25, Rainbow Six Siege X |
| Week 6 | Rocket League, PUBG Battlegrounds, Teamfight Tactics, TEKKEN 8 |
| Week 7 | Counter Strike 2, Crossfire: Mercenary Forces Corporation, Street Fighter 6 |
An Overview of Esports World Cup 2025
The Esports World Cup is a global esports competition that brings together elite teams from across the world to compete in some of the most iconic gaming titles. The tournament made its debut in 2024 and was first introduced by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in late 2023.
The event is organised by the Esports World Cup Foundation in collaboration with ESL FACEIT Group. Despite its rapid rise, the tournament has stirred debate due to its ties with the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, especially in light of international concerns over the Kingdom’s human rights record.
In addition to individual game tournaments, a league system will also be in play. A total of 40 partner teams will compete across multiple titles, earning points based on their placement in each event to rise up the overall leaderboard. In the 2024 edition, the top honors were claimed by Team Falcons.
Highlight Events Not to Miss
A number of standout games and updates are expected to captivate audiences during this year’s Esports World Cup:
Rainbow Six Siege X – Week 5
Ubisoft’s overhaul of Rainbow Six Siege, dubbed “Siege X,” will make its competitive debut following a showcase at RE:LO:AD in Rio de Janeiro. The update brings enhanced graphics and a revamped destruction system. Analysts anticipate that top-tier teams will fully exploit these features during the Week 5 matches.
Overwatch 2 – Week 4
The inclusion of hero perks in Overwatch 2 has introduced a fresh layer of strategy. These adjustments have already reshaped professional play, and their influence will likely intensify as elite teams take the stage in Week 4.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang – Weeks 2 & 3
One of last year’s most-watched games, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, returns with both the Women’s Invitational and the MSC Mid Season Cup. These events promise a wealth of MOBA competition and are expected to draw major viewer engagement, potentially outpacing even heavyweights like League of Legends and Counter Strike 2.
The Esports World Cup 2025 promises a diverse lineup of titles and a dynamic competitive format. With its growing prestige and record-setting prize pool, it is poised to be a defining moment in the global esports calendar.