The 2025 Esports World Cup kickstarted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the start of a seven-week extravaganza with 24 games and an astounding $70 million prize pool at stake. The inaugural week will culminate in a grand Opening Ceremony on July 10, brimming with live acts such as headliner Post Malone and GRAMMY-nominated producer Alesso.
As a gamer, I can’t wait to experience this year’s Opening Ceremony! Ariel Horn, Executive Producer of the Esports World Cup Foundation, shared that it will offer a unique perspective on timeless themes like ambition, resilience, and progress, all seen through the lens of our beloved gaming world. It promises to be fresh, innovative, and packed with energy as various game genres come together on one grand stage. The music will ignite the fierce competition that fuels this event and the industry, and who better than Post Malone to embody the passion and celebrate the start of a historic gaming occasion? Can’t wait to be there!
Beyond being an esteemed 9 times diamond-certified musician, Post Malone is also a longtime enthusiast of video games. He’s engaged with the gaming community by streaming Call of Duty: Warzone and PUBG, and has even collaborated on a project with Apex Legends.
Additionally, cellist Tina Guo, a unique collaboration between DINO from SEVENTEEN, Duckwrth, and Telle Smith of The Word Alive, are set to make their appearance. They will unveil the 2025 Esports World Cup Song of the Year, titled “Til My Fingers Bleed.
During the event, the city of Riyadh will enjoy an illuminated sky from fireworks and a drone display. The grand entrance commences at 9pm local time, leading directly into the official opening ceremony scheduled for 10pm local time.
Spectators can anticipate witnessing the thrilling competitions spanning a diverse array of games: Apex Legends, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Call of Duty: Warzone, Chess, Counter-Strike 2, Crossfire, Dota 2, EA FC 25, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Free Fire, Honor of Kings, League of Legends, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Overwatch 2, PUBG MOBILE, PUBG: Battlegrounds, Rainbow Six Siege X, RENNSPORT, Rocket League, Starcraft 2, Street Fighter 6, Teamfight Tactics, Tekken 8, and VALORANT.
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