As we step into April, we find ourselves in the countdown to the 2025 Esports World Cup, set to take place from July to August 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 

The excitement is building as several game titles for the competition have already been revealed. Additionally, 40 renowned esports teams from around the globe, all part of the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) Club Partner, have been introduced.

Get ready for an exciting announcement regarding the prize pool for the 2025 Esports World Cup! Last year, the tournament featured a prize pool of IDR 60 million US$. This time, there are plans to offer an even larger prize pool.

So, what will the prize pool be for the 2025 Esports World Cup? Will it surpass last year's amount? Let's dive into the discussion!

Esports World Cup Prize Pool Reaches an Incredible $70 Million! A Life-Changing in History!

On Friday, April 11, 2025, the Esports World Cup 2025 announced its impressive prize pool through their Instagram account. It was disclosed that the total prize pool would exceed US$70 million, dubbed the ‘Life Changing Prize Pool’ for the event. Teams expressed their excitement over this announcement.

In a statement on LinkedIn, Ralf Reichert, the CEO of Esports World Cup, shared his thoughts on the prize pool. He highlighted that this significant amount is part of a broader vision to develop a sustainable global esports industry.

“$70M+ Prize Pool what a milestone for the industry-and a signal of what's to come. Today, we announced the largest prize pool ever for the Esports World Cup 2025,” Ralf Reichert stated on LinkedIn.

Ralf further explained that the US$70 million prize pool reflects a commitment to long-term growth, emphasizing the need for a sustainable framework that benefits all stakeholders, including teams, players, and broadcasters.

"Beyond immediate outcomes, it stands as a signal of our long-term ambition and the fact that:

• Esports is be a long-term career.
• Players deserve structure and sustainability
• Clubs, partners, and broadcasters have a clear path to build on," Ralf Reichert noted.

He then broke down the US$70 million prize pool into specific allocations:

• $27M for the Club Championship program - with $7M to the winning Club.
• $38M+ across 24 Game Championships.
• $500K for MVP Awards - celebrating individual excellence.
• $5M+ for Road to EWC qualifiers - opening more doors to compete.

"EWC 2025 is the largest multi-game tournament ever: 24 titles, 25 competitions, 2000+ players, 200+ top clubs. Now with Chess, Crossfire, FATAL FURY, and VALORANT joining the stage. It's a collective effort-with clubs, publishers, and partners aligned. We're working closely with long-term partners like Riot, Activision, CAPCOM, and more-because what the ecosystem needs most is consistency,"

"The number is huge. But the mission is bigger: To support the best players, empower the best clubs, and create life-changing moments-not just for this summer, but for the decade ahead. See you in Riyadh," concluded Ralf Reichert.

It will be fascinating to witness the Esports World Cup 2025, featuring an incredible prize pool of US$70 million that could change lives. Can you picture the scale of this event? Stay tuned for all the thrilling updates and news about this upcoming occasion with Dunia Games.

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