Are you sleeping on e-sports? In an unprecedented move signaling a monumental leap for competitive gaming, the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has unveiled plans for the inaugural Esports World Cup (EWC) with a staggering prize pool exceeding $60 million. This historic announcement sets a new benchmark in e-sports history, underscoring a global dedication to the evolution of competitive gaming.
The EWC will transcend conventional e-sports tournaments, featuring a unique Club Championship format spanning 20 competitions. This groundbreaking structure aims to crown a cross-game winner, elevating the stakes and excitement for participants and fans alike.
Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation, emphasized the broader implications of this milestone: “More than $60 million is a testament to our investment in the future of global e-sports, a commitment to e-sports fans who deserve exceptional events, and an extension of our mission to create meaningful competitive opportunities with life-changing prize pools for e-sports athletes everywhere.”
An overall $60 million payout
Central to the EWC is the innovative Club Championship, offering a $20 million reward to top-performing clubs across various game championships. This underscores EWC’s commitment to fostering multi-disciplinary e-sports competition while rewarding excellence across diverse gaming genres. Beyond the Club Championship, the EWC boasts a diverse lineup of 19 participating games, ranging from popular titles like Fortnite and League of Legends to classics like StarCraft II and Street Fighter 6. Each game championship will feature its own prize pool, contributing to the overall $60 million payout.
In addition to the competitive aspect, the EWC aims to transform Riyadh into a global hub for e-sports and gaming culture through an immersive festival experience. This festival will showcase gaming activations, community tournaments, pop culture celebrations, and international experiences, further solidifying the EWC as a landmark event in the e-sports calendar. As anticipation builds for this groundbreaking event, the EWCF has activated in Las Vegas to spotlight confirmed games, marquee athletes, and elite clubs participating in the EWC.
