Esports World Cup: The contest teams can't afford to miss
Published: 7/8/2025

The Esports World Cup (EWC) has kicked off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featuring 25 games with a $70 million prize pool, attracting top professional gamers from renowned organizations like Team Liquid. Team Liquid's state-of-the-art training facility in the Netherlands provides players like EA Sports FC star Levi with coaching and support to excel in competitive gaming. Despite controversy surrounding Saudi Arabia's human rights record, Team Liquid sees the EWC as a crucial opportunity to compete and secure financial stability in the rapidly evolving esports landscape.