The Esports World Cup aka EWC 2025, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 7th to August 24th, 2025. The event featured a record-breaking total prize pool exceeding $70 million USD . This is a significant increase from the $60 million offered at the inaugural event in 2024, solidifying the EWC as one of the most prestigious and high-stakes esports events globally.