Channel 7 wins exclusive rights to host Esports World Cup 2025
Channel 7 is the exclusive home of the 2025 Esports World Cup starting later this week.
As part of a landmark agreement, Seven will broadcast the global tournament live and free on 7plus Sport, starting on Thursday, July 10 at 9pm and going through until August 25.
Taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, EWC 2025 pits the world's top esports clubs and more than 2000 elite players against one another for a share of US$70 million: the largest prize pool in esports history, with the most popular games in the tournament to be broadcast exclusively live and free on 7plus.
EWC 2025 features 24 of the biggest esports titles in the world, including Counter Strike, League of Legends, DOTA, MLBB, PUBG and Honor of Kings, with millions of people expected to tune in around the world during the seven-week event.
Teams from across the Asia-Pacific region are competing, including Gen G, Talon and Team Secret.
Seven's coverage will include EWC's opening ceremony, with a live performance from American singer and long-time gamer, Post Malone, and EWS Spotlight, a two-hour live show featuring the biggest moments of EWC, including the thrilling finals across Friday, Saturday and Sunday each week.
Seven's tournament coverage kicks off with teams going head-to-head in Apex Legends and Fatal Fury.
The tournament will be streamed live and free on 7plus Sport until Monday, 25 August 2025.
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- The Advertiser
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