Esports World Cup: $70M Prize Pool & Cutting-Edge Tech!
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is buzzing with excitement as the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 kicks off, boasting a staggering $70 million prize pool. The tournament, which runs from July 7th to August 24th, features a diverse array of 25 titles, ranging from popular team shooters like Valorant to strategic classics like chess.
Lenovo Legion Powers Esports Champions
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has partnered with Lenovo, making Lenovo's Legion brand the Official PC & Gaming Hardware partner. Athletes will compete using Lenovo Legion Towers, laptops, and peripherals, ensuring top-tier performance with advanced thermal systems, high refresh-rate displays, and low-latency peripherals. Key models like the Legion Tower 7i (with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080) and Legion Tower 5i (with RTX 5070 Ti) are featured throughout the event. Legion Pro 7i laptops, equipped with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPUs, provide a powerful portable gaming experience.
Stream Hatchet Provides Real-Time Analytics
To further enhance the EWC experience, Stream Hatchet, a GameSquare company, serves as the Official Data and Insights Partner. Stream Hatchet's advanced analytics platform provides real-time data, performance dashboards, and tailored insights to teams, sponsors, and fans. This partnership provides unprecedented insights into tournament performance and engagement, measuring audience reach and identifying key trends.
A Unique Twist: The Totem of Defeat
Adding a unique element to the competition, losing teams' tournament game keys are sealed into a giant resin "totem" trophy, symbolizing their defeat. This innovative approach blends the digital world of esports with a tangible representation of competition.
Kingdom's Investment in Gaming
Gaming and esports are a key focus of Saudi Arabia's economic diversification strategy, with strong support from the highest levels of government. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has expressed his love for video games and highlighted the industry's profitability, which surpasses even Hollywood productions.
The Esports World Cup 2025 promises to be a landmark event, showcasing the best in esports talent and technology while solidifying Saudi Arabia's position as a major player in the global gaming landscape.