BETH – Riyadh

In a spectacular opening ceremony featuring world-renowned artists, Riyadh officially launched the Esports World Cup for Clubs on Thursday evening — marking the largest edition ever held.

Saudi Arabia continues to cement its position as a global hub for gaming, esports, and digital entertainment, by hosting this record-breaking tournament, setting new benchmarks in participation, innovation, and global reach. The event is seen as a turning point in the history of competitive gaming — a statement that this is more than just a tournament.

🌍 Unprecedented Global Scale

The opening press conference saw widespread attendance from local, regional, and international media, with officials confirming that this edition is the biggest by all metrics:

Over 2,000 players

From 200 teams

Representing more than 100 countries

Competing for $70 million in prize money

Across 25 tournaments spanning 24 games

This edition includes games making their debut in the event, such as:
♟️ Chess, ⚔️ Valorant, and 🥊 Fatal Fury

🧭 Record-Breaking Audience & Demand

The tournament is expected to surpass the 2.6 million visitors of 2024, with the event running over 7 weeks (July 7 to August 24). Ticket demand has surged by more than 30%, with the average order value up 600%, and international ticket purchases tripling compared to last year.

The championship will be broadcast in over 30 languages, reaching viewers in more than 100 countries, supported by 80+ media partners. It will also feature 50+ hours of premium content via the EWC Spotlight program, produced in collaboration with IMG and syndicated globally.

📲 Digital Engagement Skyrockets

The event has recorded massive digital growth:

4× reach

5× engagement
Across Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and more.

🏆 Global Club Expansion

The Esports World Cup Foundation announced the expansion of its Club Support Program from 30 clubs in 2023 to 40 clubs this year, with new entries from China and India, reflecting the tournament’s global footprint.

🇸🇦 Vision in Motion

Hosting the Esports World Cup is a key step in executing Saudi Arabia’s National Gaming and Esports Strategy, which aims to:

Create 39,000 jobs

And contribute $13.3 billion to the national economy by 2030.

🌐 Brief Headlines in Multiple Languages

(Each one in BETH-style format)

🇫🇷 Riyad électrise la planète esport

La Coupe du monde des clubs d’esport s’ouvre avec des records et une ambition globale.
📍 2000 joueurs – 100 pays – 70 M$
🎮 Vision 2030 en action.

🇪🇸 Riad enciende el escenario global

La Copa Mundial de Esports comienza con récords, expansión de clubes y audiencia masiva.
🌍 Más de 100 países – 30 idiomas – 7 semanas de acción.

🇨🇳 利雅得点燃全球电竞盛典

沙特举办史上最大规模电竞世界杯，席卷全球观众与战队
📊 奖金高达7000万美元，赛事持续至8月下旬。

🇷🇺 Эр-Рияд зажигает сцену киберспорта

Чемпионат мира по киберспорту стартовал с рекордами и глобальным охватом.
🎯 100+ стран – 200 команд – 70 млн долларов призовых.

تفاصيل الخبر باللغة العربية

🇸🇦 الرياض تُشعل الشاشات

كأس العالم للأندية الإلكترونية يُسجل قفزات في الحضور والتفاعل والجوائز.
🎮 أكثر من 100 دولة، 7 أسابيع، و70 مليون دولار.