The Esports World Cup 2025 officially kicked off last Friday with its opening ceremony in Riyadh, launching a seven-week global celebration of esports and gaming. Thousands attended the event in person at the ANB Arena in Riyadh’s Boulevard City, with millions more watching online during a night of music and entertainment on the world’s biggest esports stage.
“At its heart, the Esports World Cup is a global celebration of community – where gaming, creativity, and culture converge on the world’s biggest stage,” said Mike McCabe, Chief Operating Officer, Esports World Cup Foundation.
With the opening ceremony complete, the world’s attention now turns to the competition at the core of the EWC. Matches featuring the world’s best players in the biggest competitive titles will unfold daily across multiple arenas in Riyadh’s Boulevard City, as clubs compete for the ultimate prize in all of esports: the Esports World Cup Club Championship.
