Esports World Cup 2025 returned to Riyadh with a record-breaking $70 million prize pool, featuring 25 esports titles and over 2,000 players from 100 countries. The tournament introduced games like Valorant and Chess while attracting millions of global viewers, further strengthening Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to become a leading global gaming hub.
Esports World Cup 2025 returns with record $70 Million Prize Pool

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