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Esports World Cup Group Stage Underway in Riyadh With Record $70 Million Prize Pool

Global broadcasters are airing over 7,000 hours of live coverage in 35 languages to bolster Saudi Arabia’s push to make Riyadh the global home of competitive gaming.

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Overview

  • Group-stage matches in titles such as Dota 2, Apex Legends and Valorant began July 8 as players vie for elimination-bracket positions ahead of the August 24 finals.
  • The tournament offers a record US$70 million purse across 25 tournaments and 24 games, marking the largest prize pool in esports history.
  • More than 2,000 competitors from over 200 clubs and 100 countries are competing in a cross-game format that awards both individual wins and club championship points.
  • Over 7,000 hours of live programming are being distributed to 140 countries via partners including FOX Sports, DAZN, Twitch and YouTube.
  • Organized by Savvy Games Group under Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the event features ambassadors like Cristiano Ronaldo and performances by Post Malone to broaden mainstream appeal.