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The maiden edition of the Esports World Cup came to an end on Sunday, with several dignitaries gracing the awards presentation finale.
The Esports World Cup welcomed more than 1,500 of the world’s best esports players from over 100 countries as they competed across 22 competitions in 21 games.
The games lineup consisted of (in alphabetic order): Apex Legends, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Call of Duty: Warzone, Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, EA Sports FC 24, Fortnite, Free Fire, Honor of Kings, League of Legends, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Overwatch 2, PUBG Battlegrounds, PUBG Mobile, ESL R1, Rocket League, StarCraft II, Street Fighter 6, Teamfight Tactics, TEKKEN 8 and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow 6 Siege.
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Esports World Cup announces Record-Breaking prize pool of more than $60 MILLION
The inaugural edition of the Esports World Cup will feature the biggest life-changing prize money in the history of gaming tournaments.
Esports World Cup records over half a billion viewership
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Across its eight-week run, the Esports World Cup recorded more than 500 million viewers who consumed over 250 million hours of content, making it the most-watched tournament in 2024.
The event reached its highest peak concurrent viewership of 3.5 million during the League of Legends Grand Final, when legendary superstar Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok guided T1 to championship victory over Top Esports.
T1 and Top Esports were two of more than 200 esports clubs that participated in the Esports World Cup, competing in front of sold-out crowds in Riyadh’s Boulevard City.
In total, more than two million fans visited the Esports World Cup festival in Boulevard City, which was transformed into the epicenter of gaming culture, featuring community tournaments, pop culture celebrations, concerts, and immersive international experiences.
The Esports World Cup also awarded an unprecedented total of more than $60 million in prize money — the largest prize pool in esports history – of which $20 million was reserved for the Club Championship, allocated across the top 16 finishers.
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Cristiano Ronaldo graces grand finale of 2024 Esports World Cup
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The 39-year-old Al Nassr star was in attendance on Sunday for the awards presentation, where winning players were honoured in the Celebration of Champions.
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The Portugal star and five-time Ballon d’Or winner was all smiles in a white robe as he stole the spotlight in the presence of several dignitaries including the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud as well as FIFA president, Gianni Infantino.
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The program was followed by live performances headlined by international music icons Steve Aoki and Kid Cudi, as well as fireworks and a light show.
Team Falcons crowned as 1st ever Esports World Cup champions
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Team Falcons fielded competitors in 18 of the event’s 22 game championships, making them the most-represented Club at the Esports World Cup.
The Club finished with 5,665 points, including two game championships (Call of Duty: Warzone, Free Fire) and six additional Top 3 finishes.
After Team Falcons, Team Liquid (2,545 points, $4 million), Team BDS (2,000 points, $2 million), Team Vitality (1,650 points, $1.5 million) and T1 (1,600 points, $1.25 million) rounded out the Top 5.
The Esports World Cup Foundation has also confirmed the event's return to Riyadh in July and August 2025.
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