Latest Updates in the World of Video Game Competitions
The Esports World Cup 2025 is underway in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and it's shaping up to be an exciting event. With over $70 million in total prize money across various competitions, the coveted EWC Club Championship trophy is up for grabs [4].
In the PUBG MOBILE World Cup, 16 teams are battling it out for a $3 million prize pool, with a $500,000 first-place award [1][3]. The Indonesian team Alter Ego Ares currently leads after the group stage with 121 points, making them the favorites to win [1]. However, the previous champions, Alpha7 Esports, were eliminated early [1].
The Overwatch Champions Series Midseason Championship (MSC) is also taking place at EWC 25, with 16 top teams competing for a $1 million prize pool [2].
Off-game activities are not being overlooked, with an Esports football showmatch between legends Ronaldo Nazario and Ricardo Kaká scheduled for August 9th [2].
The event runs from July 7th to August 24th, 2025, at Boulevard Riyadh City [4].
In PUBG MOBILE, the format includes the "SMASH RULE" for the Grand Finals. A team reaching the match point threshold must subsequently win an additional match to claim the championship; if no team meets this condition by Match 18, the highest points leader wins [3].
The Esports World Cup 2025 has also seen some notable changes. Team Orchid's player Hambino has dropped out of the competition [1]. Google has lost a lawsuit to Epic Games, allowing the Epic Games Store on the Google Play Store [1]. Complexity has announced its departure from Apex Legends competitive play [1]. Starcraft II esports player Firefly has been suspended and will not compete at the Esports World Cup [1].
The Esports World Cup 2025 has secured a multi-year partnership with Hilton [1]. Cristiano Ronaldo has become the Global Ambassador for the Esports World Cup 2025 [1]. Red Bull has been named an Official Partner of the BLAST.tv Austin Major [4].
However, there have been allegations against Fog Esports of not paying its players' salaries [1].
For ongoing updates and live coverage, official streams and social media channels are active, including esportsworldcup.com, YouTube, and social platforms [4].
The PUBG MOBILE World Cup is witnessing intense sports competition with a $3 million prize pool, and the Indonesian team Alter Ego Ares is currently leading aggressively, making them strong contenders for the first-place award. Meanwhile, the Overwatch Champions Series Midseason Championship, another exciting sports event, features 16 top teams battling for a $1 million prize pool.
