All confirmed games for the esports World Cup 2025
The ES TIMES — The Esports World Cup is a global celebration of competitive gaming and esports enthusiasts. After its successful launch in 2024, the event returns to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in the summer of 2025 - bigger, bolder, and with more games than ever before.
Over 1,500 players and the best clubs in esports will compete for the largest prize pool in the sport's history.
The tournament is organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) and features a wide range of popular games across multiple genres. Each game has its own qualifier and finals, bringing together the elite players in one place.
The event also includes a unique inter-club competition known as the Club Competition, where esports organizations earn points and win additional prizes based on their performance across all games.
The 2025 edition builds on last year's success with more games, greater global expansion, and an enhanced experience for players and fans alike.
Confirmed Games for the Esports World Cup 2025
The event will feature 25 eSports games, offering a variety of content for everyone. Here is the list of confirmed games so far: Apex Legends, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Call of Duty: Warzone, Chess, Counter-Strike 2, Crossfire, Dota 2, EA Sports FC 25, FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, Free Fire, Honor of Kings, League of Legends, Mobile Legends Bang Bang, Overwatch 2, PUBG BATTLEGROUNDS, PUBG Mobile, Rainbow Six Siege X, Rennsport, Rocket League, Starcraft II, Rennsport, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Teamfight Tactics, and VALORANT.
Announcement Schedule
• Honor of Kings was the first game confirmed.
• In November, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Warzone, and Free Fire were announced.
• In December, games such as Street Fighter 6, Dota 2, Rainbow Six Siege, PUBG, EA Sports FC 25, Overwatch 2, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and Rocket League were confirmed.
• On December 17, Chess joined the list through a partnership with Chess.com.
• Before the end of the year, Rennsport, PUBG Battlegrounds, and Crossfire were also confirmed.
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