EWC 2024 in Riyadh features Fortnite Street Fighter 6 and more. The Esports World Cup kicked off its group stage competitions for Fortnite, Street Fighter 6, and Teamfight Tactics on Thursday. The Esports World Cup, announced in late 2023, is an extensive tournament series evolving from the Gamers8 series.
It includes competitions in a wide array of games such as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, StarCraft II, Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, Honor of Kings, Free Fire, PUBG, PUBG Mobile, Rainbow Six Siege, Overwatch 2, Fortnite, Rocket League, EA SPORTS FC, Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, RENNSPORT, and Apex Legends.
EWC 2024- Here’s how the team’s are performing:
In Fortnite, American teams XSET and Exceed made strong impressions, both securing spots in the quarterfinals as Week Six action commenced. In Street Fighter 6, Emirati player AngryBird (Amjad Al-Shalabi) dominated Group B, showcasing exceptional skill and securing the top position.
Meanwhile, in Teamfight Tactics, the competition was fierce, with Branching Out, T1, Zero Tenacity, Team Falcons, and Toronto Ultra all notching victories in their respective group matches.
These early successes set the stage for an exciting continuation of the tournament. Teams from around the world vie for top honors in these popular esports titles. The event is expected to continue delivering thrilling gameplay and high-level competition as it progresses.
How do teams qualify in the ESports World Cup?
Teams qualify through various circuits tailored to each game. The event also features a Club Competition for esports organizations within the Esports World Cup Club Program.
The inaugural edition will take place in July 2024, establishing it as an annual event. On October 23, 2023, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the Esports World Cup at the New Global Sport Conference in Riyadh.
The competition will be hosted annually in Riyadh, with Ralf Reichert transitioning from Chairman of the ESL FACEIT Group. He will now be the CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation.
The SEF Arena at Boulevard Riyadh City is hosting the Esports World Cup, offering a total prize pool of $2.5 million. This is across three main competitions: Fortnite and Street Fighter 6, each with $1 million, and Teamfight Tactics, with $500,000.
Additionally, $50,000 is awarded to the MVP of each tournament. The group stages are ongoing, with finals scheduled for Sunday. Running from July 3 to August 25, the Esports World Cup features a record-breaking $60 million prize pool. It also and 22 tournaments across 21 titles.
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