The inaugural Esports World Cup begins, bringing together over 1,500 of the world’s best gamers to Saudi Arabia. The event is set for an eight-week festival of competitive gaming. With a massive prize pool exceeding $60 million up for grabs.
Event Overview
The EWC features 22 tournaments across 21 popular game titles. Gamers will battle it out in a series of smaller tournaments, each dedicated to specific games, including fan favorites like “Street Fighter 6,” “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III,” EA Sports FC ’24,” League of Legends,” Overwatch 2,” and Apex Legends. The action will unfold across multiple arenas (4) within the Boulevard City venue in Riyadh. Start times for games vary from 11 am to 6 pm local time (4 am to 11 am ET).
Where to Watch
The Esports World Cup 2024 is available to stream online for free via DAZN. Beyond the Esports World Cup, a DAZN account also offers access to select boxing, esports, mixed martial arts, and more.
Premium Access
For more comprehensive coverage, including premium live events, replays, highlights, documentaries, and in-depth analysis, DAZN offers a 30-day free trial. After the trial period, users can continue the service for 19.99 USD per month. This effectively provides two months of service for the price of one, given DAZN’s 30-day notice cancellation policy.
The packed EWC schedule includes iconic games such as “League of Legends,” “Overwatch 2,” “Apex Legends,” “Fortnite,” “Street Fighter 6,” “Starcraft II,” and “EA Sports FC ’24.” The tournaments will run from July 3 to August 25.
Prizes
In addition to the individual game prizes totaling over $33 million, the EWC will also crown the first-ever Esports World Club champion. The top 16 clubs will split a $20 million prize pool based on their performance across the various tournaments, with the winning team taking home $7 million.
Fan Favorites
Esports teams like T1, FaZe Clan, Gen.G Esports, Fnatic, and G2 Esports are fan favorites to dazzle at the Esports WOrld Cup. With millions on the line and the chance to cement their place in esports history, these players are sure to give it their all.
Event Schedule
The Esports World Cup 2024 boasts a packed schedule, with each week highlighting different gaming genres and styles. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect:
| Date Range | Game |
| July 3-6 | Call of Duty: Warzone |
| July 3-7, July 10-14 | Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (Men’s) |
| July 4-7, July 10-14, July 16-21 | Dota 2 |
| July 4-7 | League of Legends |
| July 10-14 | Garena Free Fire |
| July 17-21 | Counter-Strike 2 |
| July 19-21, July 23-24, July 26-28 | PUBG Mobile |
| July 24-28 | Overwatch 2 |
| July 25-28 | Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (Women’s) |
| July 29- August 4 | Honor of Kings |
| July 31- August 4 | Apex Legends; Rainbow Six Siege |
| August 8-11 | Fortnite |
| August 8-11 | Street Fighter 6 |
| August 8-11 | Teamfight Tactics |
| August 15-18 | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III; EA Sports FC ’24 |
| August 21-25 | PUBG: Battlegrounds |
| August 22-25 | Rennsport; Rocket League; Tekken 8 |
As the gaming world turns its attention to Saudi Arabia, the Esports World Cup promises to deliver an unforgettable celebration. Get to witness the skill, passion, and power of competitive gaming at the highest level.
