Mountain Dew ‘Levels Up the Game' at Esports World Cup 2025 with an immersive fan experience
Taking the gaming to the next level, Mountain Dew is making its legendary, high-octane brand energy felt at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 at Boulevard Riyadh City. With an exciting booth at EWC arena teaming with sports and gaming enthusiasts Mountain Dew has been engaging audiences through on-ground activations to celebrate the spirit of the gamers. The presence was marked with a dynamic, one-of-a-kind experience with Mountain Dew being omnipresent on all the screens at The Boulevard, Riyadh.The latest campaign by the brand with a bold message 'Level Up your game', is adding to the thrill of the competition, risk-taking, and adventurous mindset. With an association with one of the world's biggest esports events, the brand has reasserted its role as the ultimate refreshment for champions.At the heart of the activation is the Mountain Dew Free Zone Booth, a unique challenge arena where visitors will face off in Mortal Kombat on PS5 set to the toughest difficulty — without the 'unfair advantage' of drinking Mountain Dew. Winners will be celebrated with dramatic smoke effects, green lights, and the iconic 'You are the winner!' announcement, along with exclusive Mountain Dew merchandise, free competition tickets, and the chance to meet their favourite top gaming influencers.Fans will even get the chance to compete directly against their adored gaming personalities on August 8, with two lucky winners walking away with premium merchandise from Dew. The campaign becomes further exciting with humorous online skits showing influencers playfully sneaking in Mountain Dew for an extra boost to the brand's messaging.Presence of the brand was marked with a dynamic, one-of-a-kind experience with Mountain Dew being omnipresent on all the screens at The Boulevard Riyadh City. The takeover was witnessed by mesmerized audiences and left an indelible mark on the gaming community.Throwing light on the campaign, Karim Mohsen, Chief Marketing Officer at PepsiCo MEA, , said, 'Esports has gone to the next level and requires gamers to have a refreshed mind to match the spirit of the games; we have designed the campaign to honour and celebrate this untiring gaming spirit. Our activation at the EWC is also a reflection of the grandness of the event and is meant to make the visitors feel the energy associated with Mountain Dew.'
Don't miss out — visit the Mountain Dew Free Zone Booth at EWC and experience the action firsthand! The booth will be live and electrifying until the end of the Esports World Cup, so make sure to stop by and level up your game!
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