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Arab News
3 days ago
- Sport
- Arab News
Weibo Gaming win Teamfight Tactics tournament at Esports World Cup 2025
RIYADH: Weibo Gaming have won the Teamfight Tactics tournament at the Esports World Cup 2025 following a 3-1 victory over in the grand final. Along with the trophy, Weibo Gaming won $150,000 from the $500,000 prize pool. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Weibo Gaming were unbeaten on their way to the grand final after missing out at the quarterfinal stage last year. They beat EWC 2024 finalists T1 on the opening day before sweeping aside Team Vitality to win their group. In the playoffs stage they took down EVOS Esports 2-0 and AEGIS 2-1. The grand final saw the format shift to best of five, and Weibo Gaming defeated 3-1. It was a game too far for who had taken down both EWC 24 grand finalists on the way to the final game. With their well-earned title as giant slayers coming into the final, Weibo Gaming were up for their challenge. The grand final provided a great display of tactical play. Weibo Gaming set the marker down in round one with a dominant victory. reversed the tide to secure a game for themselves in round two. Round three saw the teams forced into a 1v1, and despite leading, were not able to clinch the win. On match point, Weibo Gaming held on to convert the game into victory. Yao Chuanheng said: 'I am incredibly excited. It's been a long road for everyone. We've done so much, we've put in so much work to prepare for this, and we've finally done it. So, thank you; thank you to everyone. We are the champions.' Yin Shengjie was named the Sony MVP (most valuable player), having led the line for his team throughout the event. He won an additional $10,000 and the MVP medal to recognize his achievements. He said: 'I believe this MVP prize doesn't belong to me alone, but to every single one of Weibo Gaming.' Weibo Gaming now earn 1,000 Club Championship points to take them up two places to eighth in the table with 1,950 points. The club will be represented in just one more title, Street Fighter 6 in week seven of EWC 25, which means they will need another solid result to climb further up the table. They are, however, out of contention to win the Club Championship. The second-place finish was huge for the hopes of as it took them to fourth in the standings and moved them to within just 200 points of Team Vitality in third place. The loss is third second-place finish this year, which could prove crucial come the end of the Esports World Cup as they will need to lift at least one trophy to be eligible to win the Club Championship. However, with four rosters still due to complete, they still have a decent chance. Team Liquid, Team Falcons, Team Vitality, and Twisted Minds make up the top five in the Club Championship standings at present, and all have a chance at the top prize. Natus Vincere, currently 23rd in the standings, also have a shot with the remaining games they are competing in. With the clock ticking down, everything is still on the line. The Esports World Cup continues until Aug. 24 with tournaments across multiple titles, including Crossfire, Counter Strike 2 and Street Fighter 6. For more information and tickets, visit The event concludes with the New Global Sport Conference, which is being held at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh from Aug. 23-24. NGSC 2025 aims to foster dialogue, drive collaboration, and shape the future of competitive entertainment. For more information and tickets, visit
Saudi Press
4 days ago
- Sport
- Saudi Press
Four Clubs Advance to Teamfight Tactics Semifinals at Esports World Cup
Four Clubs Advance to Teamfight Tactics Semifinals at Esports World Cup Thursday 20/02/1447 Riyadh Voice reader
Saudi Gazette
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Saudi Gazette
Riot Games joins Esports World Cup 2025
THE ES TIMES — The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) announced a three-year global partnership with Riot Games, including VALORANT officially joining the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 lineup. League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics will also return for another year of top-level competition. A Major Step Toward the Future of Competitive Gaming This partnership is more than just an announcement; it represents a true commitment to the future of esports globally. As a follower of Riot's titles since their inception,seeing these games take center stage in Riyadh is exciting. VALORANT will make its debut at EWC outside of the VCT format, while League of Legends will host a major international event, and TFT will highlight the best players in a unique team format. Expanding Esports' Global Impact With 23 tournaments confirmed across 22 titles so far, EWC 2025 aims to be the largest event in esports history. Games span genres such as FPS, MOBA, Battle Royale, Strategy, and Fighting Games. The addition of VALORANT further cements EWC's position as a premier hub for elite gaming. This three-year agreement ensures Riot Games' biggest titles will be on the global scene for years to come. Early Commencement of Commercial Cooperation As part of the agreement, EWCF will be commercially linked to Riot Games' major tournaments, such as LoL Esports, VALORANT Champions Tour, and TFT 2025. EWC and Riot Games' collaboration officially begun during the VCT Masters Bangkok on February 20, 2025, with EWC-branded on-site activities at Riot Games' global physical events, further enhancing the global esports presence and increasing engagement with Valorant and League of Legends fans. Riot's Cultural Influence Gains Global Recognition Fabian Scheuermann, Head of Gaming at the EWCF, praised Riot's role in shaping the modern esports landscape: 'With the legendary League of Legends World Championship, VALORANT cultural collaborations, and community-driven TFT events, Riot has built an ecosystem that goes beyond competition. By bringing these titles to the Esports World Cup, we're not just celebrating the highest levels of play—we're together expanding the esports movement globally.' His words echo what many in the gaming community, including myself, feel: Riot's influence extends beyond gaming. Legendary Moments Back in Riyadh Last year, League of Legends achieved a momentous moment when T1, led by Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok, won the final in front of 12.5 million viewers. In Teamfight Tactics, Wolves Esports defeated T1 3-1, led by Li "LiShao" Chengyu. EWC 2025: A Celebration of Esports Culture Riyadh will once again host the Esports World Cup 2025, bringing together gaming communities from around the world. From casual observers to hardcore fans, there's something for everyone. Mehdi Belhamra – Esports and Gaming writer
