2025 Esports World Cup: Epic Finale Showcases Top Competitions

The 2025 Esports World Cup is reaching its climax with the final week showcasing thrilling competitions, including the much-anticipated Counter-Strike 2 tournament. As fans gear up for the intense showdown, they can also look forward to Street Fighter 6 making a grand return to the big stage. With only three games left in the lineup, the EWC promises an exhilarating finale.

Counter-Strike 2, a veteran in the esports world with a tournament history spanning over two decades, will headline the competition with 16 top teams vying for a substantial $1 million prize. The action doesn’t stop there, as the mobile shooter Crossfire will also feature 16 teams battling it out for a $2 million crown. Adding to the excitement, Street Fighter 6, renowned in the Fighting Game Community, will offer a $1 million prize pool.

In addition to these marquee events, the EWC will showcase a game exhibition in its Festival segment, featuring the melee co-op game Naraka: Bladepoint. While not part of the main lineup, this tournament aims to elevate competition levels and provide a platform for emerging titles to shine.

The schedule for the final week of the 2025 Esports World Cup is packed with action. Crossfire will kick off the week with matches running from Monday to Friday, followed by Street Fighter 6 from Tuesday to Friday, and culminating with the grand finale of Counter-Strike 2 from Tuesday to Saturday. Meanwhile, Naraka: Bladepoint will be featured exclusively in the Festival segment on Tuesday.

As the EWC draws to a close, the focus shifts to the Club Championship standings, where partnered esports organizations compete for Club Championship (CC) points based on their performance across various esports titles. The team with the highest CC points at the end of the tournament will be crowned the strongest esports organization of the year, walking away with a lucrative $7 million Grand Prize. With Team Falcons leading the current standings, the competition is fierce as other top-tier teams like Team Liquid and Team Vitality vie for the coveted title.

Looking back at Week 6 of the EWC, viewers were treated to intense competitions across Teamfight Tactics, PUBG Battlegrounds, Tekken 8, and Rocket League. The tournament saw Weibo Gaming clinching victory in Teamfight Tactics, while Twisted Minds dominated PUBG Battlegrounds. Tekken 8 witnessed a thrilling showdown, and the Rocket League Grand Final kept fans on the edge of their seats.

After the conclusion of Week 7, the 2025 Esports World Cup will wrap up with a grand closing ceremony, where Club Championship teams will receive their prize money. While the festival in Riyadh will come to an end, the official circuits of most esports titles will continue beyond the event, offering fans more thrilling competitions throughout the year.

Fans can catch all the EWC action on the dedicated website, esportsworldcup.com/en, which streams all the tournaments live. Additionally, the EWC has a strong social media presence on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and Facebook, where fans can stay updated on the latest developments. For Counter-Strike enthusiasts, the interactive Pick ‘Ems system offers a chance to make predictions and compete for a share of the $200,000 prize pool.

As the 2025 Esports World Cup enters its final week, the stage is set for an epic conclusion to a year filled with intense competition, thrilling matches, and unforgettable moments in the world of esports.