The Esports World Cup 2024 is set to begin on July 3, running until August 25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This landmark event will feature 22 competitions across 21 different video game titles, boasting the largest prize pool in esports history, exceeding USD 60 million.
Overview of the Esports World Cup 2024
Organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation and ESL Faceit Group (EFG), this inaugural event promises to be a major highlight in the esports calendar. The competition will see over 1,500 players from top esports clubs around the world vying for the title of world champion.
Participating Titles
The Esports World Cup 2024 will showcase a diverse range of popular games:
- Apex Legends
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
- Call of Duty: Warzone
- Counter-Strike 2
- Dota 2
- EA Sports FC 24
- ESL R1
- Fortnite
- Free Fire
- Honor of Kings
- League of Legends
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
- Overwatch 2
- PUBG Battlegrounds
- PUBG Mobile
- Rainbow 6 Siege
- Rennsport
- Rocket League
- StarCraft II
- Street Fighter 6
- Teamfight Tactics
- TEKKEN 8
Tournament Format
The Esports World Cup 2024 features a unique format with multiple categories:
- Club Championship: Awards USD 20 million to the top 16 teams based on their overall performance across various games.
- Game Championships: Each of the 22 game titles will have a combined prize pool of over USD 33 million.
- MVP Awards and Qualifiers: Teams will compete for more than USD 7 million during qualifying events, with MVPs receiving USD 50,000 each.
Teams Participating in the Esports World Cup 2024
A total of 30 elite esports teams from five major regions will compete:
- North America: TSM, NRG Esports, Spacestation Gaming, FaZe Clan, 100 Thieves, Cloud9, Gaimin Gladiators
- Europe: Fnatic, Virtus.pro, Tundra Esports, Team Secret, Team Liquid, G2 Esports, KOI, Karmine Corp, OG, Natus Vincere, Team Vitality, Guild Esports, Ninjas in Pyjamas
- Asia: T1, Talon Esports, Gen.G Esports, Blacklist International, LGD Gaming, Weibo Gaming
- Middle East: Twisted Minds, Team Falcons
- South America: Furia Esports, LOUD
These teams will compete in various game titles, depending on their expertise and specializations.
Where to Watch Esports World Cup 2024 Live in India
Indian viewers can catch the Esports World Cup 2024 live on Star Sports First and Star Sports 2 TV channels. Additionally, live streaming will be available on Star Sports’ YouTube channel and the Esports World Cup’s official YouTube channel.
