Valorant will now join the Esports World Cup 2025 lineup as Riot Games has made a new three year partnership with the EWC Foundation.
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| Valorant Joins Esports World Cup 2025 Lineup in New Riot Games Partnership |
Riot Games just made a three years deal with the Esports World Cup Foundation. That means League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, and, for the first time, Valorant will be part of the EWC 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Let’s discuss everything in detail.
Valorant Joins Esports World Cup 2025 Lineup
Riot Games just teamed up with the Esports World Cup Foundation for a three-year deal, bringing League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, and, for the first time, Valorant to the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Valorant wasn’t part of the 2024 event, so this is a big moment for the game and its fans.
Valorant’s Absence in EWC 2024
In 2024, Valorant wasn’t part of the Esports World Cup, which was a big deal for fans of the game.
Riot Games had explained that they skipped the year to take a step back and see how the tournament plays out. They wanted to figure out if it’s actually helpful for pro players and teams. From what they heard last time, the feedback was mostly good.
The huge prize pool was a big plus, giving teams the money they need to stay afloat, especially when many esports groups are working hard to build a solid future.
The Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup (EWC) is a huge deal in gaming. Every year, the best esports teams and players from all over the world come to to compete.
The first-ever EWC in 2024 was massive, with 23 tournaments featuring 22 different games and an unbelievable $60 million in prize money. That’s a lot of cash, showing that Saudi Arabia is serious about making esports a big part of its future. They want to grow their economy and create more jobs through gaming.
The prize money isn’t just for fun—it helps esports teams stay strong and keep getting better. In 2024, the money was split into different categories, including the Club Championship, which gave $20 million to the top 16 teams. The rest went to winners of different games, qualifiers, and MVPs.
This kind of support helps teams improve, train new players, and build awesome communities.
And now with Riot Games on board, the competition is set to be even more exciting, attracting top players and making esports an even bigger deal worldwide.
Fabian Scheuermann, from the Esports World Cup Foundation, pointed out that Riot has helped turn esports into more than just a competition. He mentioned that Riot is building something bigger that connects fans through music, digital art, and esports, making the whole experience more exciting and immersive.
Overall, Riot Games just made a big move by teaming up with the Esports World Cup Foundation for three years. This is huge for Valorant, League of Legends, and Teamfight Tactics. And with Valorant joining the 2025 Esports World Cup, it’s clear the game is becoming a bigger deal in esports.