With the recent long-term collaboration between Riot Games and the Esports World Cup Foundation, VALORANT is set to appear in the Esports World Cup (EWC) as an official tournament title for the first time in 2025.
The VALORANT EWC event is scheduled to take place from July 8 to July 13, offering fans of the tactical shooter a major international competition within the broader esports celebration.
Hosted in Riyadh with Riot’s Full Support
As part of the Saudi Arabian government-backed esports initiative, the VALORANT EWC will be held at the Boulevard Riyadh City venue. Riot Games’ partnership with the EWC Foundation ensures that competitions for VALORANT, alongside League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics, will remain part of the event until at least 2027.
Although details such as the prize pool and participating teams have yet to be officially confirmed, updates are expected as the tournament approaches. It has also been reported on Liquipedia that the champion of the Asian Champions League (ACL) for VALORANT will secure a spot in the EWC lineup.
Format Overview for VALORANT EWC 2025
Taking place approximately one month after VCT Masters Toronto, the second major international VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) event of the year, the EWC tournament will feature 16 teams.
These teams will be divided into four Groups of four, competing in a double-elimination format. The top two teams from each Group will qualify for the Playoffs, which will follow a single-elimination bracket structure.
Although the match format specifics remain unreleased, previous VALORANT tournaments suggest that fans can expect best-of-three matches throughout, with a best-of-five Grand Final to conclude the event.
Tournament Schedule from July 8 to July 13
The six-day VALORANT EWC will launch on July 8 with 12 matches in the Group Stage. Each of the following two days will feature four additional Group Stage matches.
The Playoffs begin on Day 4 with all four Quarterfinals played. Day 5 will host both Semifinals, setting the stage for the Grand Final showdown on July 13.
Where to Watch VALORANT EWC 2025
While official broadcast information has not yet been disclosed, English is expected to be the primary language for coverage. Matches will likely be streamed on the main Esports World Cup Twitch channel or possibly on a dedicated VALORANT EWC stream, following the model used for other titles such as Counter-Strike and Dota 2.