Esports World Cup Announces Record-Breaking $60 Million Prize Pool

@ESWCgg has unveiled an unprecedented milestone in the esports industry, announcing a groundbreaking total prize pool exceeding $60 million for the inaugural Esports World Cup set to take place this summer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This monumental sum marks the largest prize pool ever awarded in the history of esports, surpassing the previous record set by Gamers8 in 2023.

The Esports World Cup will showcase the world's top clubs and players across 20 distinct tournaments spanning 19 competitive titles, with more to be announced, during its eight-week schedule. The historic prize pool matches the grand scale of the event and underscores the Esport World Cup Foundation's commitment to growing the global esports industry while providing sustainable career opportunities for competitive players and multidisciplinary esports clubs.

One of the most innovative aspects of the Esports World Cup is the introduction of the Club Championship, a unique cross-game competitive format that will award $20 million to the top 16 clubs based on their overall performance. This format emphasizes multi-game competitions, allowing each club to field rosters across multiple titles and compete for the title of Esports World Cup Club Champions.

The remaining prize pool will be distributed across three additional categories: Game Championships, Player Bounties, and Qualifiers. Each of the 20 Game Championships competitions will have its own prize pool exceeding $33 million, providing ample opportunities for players and teams to compete for substantial rewards. Additionally, standout participants in each competition will be awarded a $50,000 MVP player bounty.

The Esports World Cup's lineup of 19 participating titles includes popular titles such as Apex Legends, Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, Fortnite, League of Legends, Overwatch 2, PUBG MOBILE, Rocket League, Street Fighter 6, and TEKKEN 8, among others. More titles will be announced in the coming weeks, further diversifying the competitive landscape of the event.

Beyond its focus on competitive excellence, the Esports World Cup aims to transform Riyadh into the epicenter of esports fandom and gaming culture with a massive immersive Festival. This festival will feature gaming activations, community tournaments, pop culture celebrations,