Esports has reached new heights, and the Esports World Cup 2024 is a prime example of its burgeoning popularity. Announced in late 2023, this highly anticipated event has already commenced in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featuring 20 game titles. Here’s your complete guide to the Esports World Cup 2024, including where to watch, game schedules, prize pools, and more.
Event Overview
The Esports World Cup 2024 is the inaugural edition, replacing the previous Gamers8 festival. Organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation and ESL FACEIT Group VSPO, the event boasts an impressive prize pool of $60 million. The competition runs until August 25 and can be streamed online on YouTube.
Game Titles
The Esports World Cup features a diverse range of games, including:
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
- Apex Legends
- RENNESPORT
- Teamfight Tactics
- League of Legends
- Tekken 8
- Street Fighter Six
- EA Sports FC
- Rocket League
- Fortnite
- Overwatch 2
- Rainbow Six Siege
- PUBG
- PUBG Mobile
- Free Fire
- Honor of Kings
- Dota 2
- Counter-Strike 2
- StarCraft II
Where to Watch
All matches of the Esports World Cup 2024 will be streamed live on the official Esports World Cup YouTube channel.
Format and Schedule
Each of the 20 games in the Esports World Cup has its own format and schedule. Here’s a detailed timeline for some of the key events:
- Apex Legends: July 31 to August 4, 2024
- RENNESPORT: August 22 to August 25, 2024
- Teamfight Tactics: August 8 to August 11, 2024
- League of Legends: July 4 to July 7, 2024
- Tekken 8: August 22 to August 25, 2025
- Street Fighter Six: August 8 to August 11, 2024
- EA Sports FC: August 15 to August 18, 2024
- Rocket League: August 22 to August 25, 2024
- Fortnite: August 8 to August 11, 2024
- Overwatch 2: July 24 to July 28, 2024
- Rainbow Six Siege: July 31 to August 4, 2024
- PUBG: August 21 to August 25, 2024
- PUBG Mobile: July 19 to July 28, 2024
- Free Fire: July 10 to July 14, 2024
- Dota 2: June 28 to August 25, 2024
- Counter-Strike 2: July 17 to July 21, 2024
- StarCraft II: August 14 to August 18, 2024
Club Championship
The Esports World Cup also features a cross-game competition known as the Club Championship. Sixteen clubs compete for a prize pool of $20 million, based on their performance across various titles. To qualify for the Club Championship, organizations need to finish in the top eight in at least one game and secure a first-place finish in one event. Only participants officially announced after June 14, 2024, can earn points. Points are distributed as follows:
| Rank | Points |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 600 |
| 3 | 350 |
| 4 | 200 |
| 5 | 110 |
| 6 | 70 |
| 7 | 40 |
| 8 | 20 |
| 9-10 | 0 |
Club Support Program
The Esports World Cup Foundation’s Club Support program provides financial assistance to selected esports organizations. Each year, 30 teams are chosen—22 by invitation and 8 from over 150 applicants based on past projects, plans, and stakeholder engagement. These teams receive annual funding and a one-time payment for featuring new eGames in the Esports World Cup.
Participating Teams
Teams from five major regions—Europe, North America, Asia, South America, and the Middle East—participate in the event. Here are some notable teams:
- Europe: Fnatic, G2 Esports, Guild Esports, Karmine Corp, Movistar KOI, OG, Natus Vincere, Ninjas in Pyjamas, Team Liquid, Team Secret, Team Vitality, Tundra Esports, Virtus.pro
- South America: Furia Esports, LOUD
- North America: 100 Thieves, Cloud9, FaZe Clan, NRG Esports, Spacestation Gaming, TSM
- Asia: Blacklist International, Gen.G Esports, LGD Gaming, Talon Esports, Weibo Gaming
- Middle East: Team Falcon, Twisted Minds
Experience the thrill and excitement of the Esports World Cup 2024 by tuning in to the live streams, and witness the best teams from around the world compete in an array of exhilarating games.