July 3rd 2024.
The excitement is palpable as the very first Esports World Cup has officially kicked off. Aiming to crown the best club in the world and distribute a whopping £49 million in prize money, this event spans over eight weeks and includes a total of 22 events.
The opening ceremony was nothing short of spectacular, with an impressive display of fireworks, dancers, LED drones, and the unveiling of the highly coveted new trophy that will be fought over by more than 500 teams. Fans can expect to indulge in 22 different events across 21 different games, including popular titles such as League Of Legends, Call Of Duty: Warzone, Counter-Strike 2, EA Sports FC 24, and Fortnite.
But the real highlight of the Esports World Cup is undoubtedly the massive prize pool of $62.5 million up for grabs throughout the event. This groundbreaking tournament is organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation and funded by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. It is also set to be an annual event held in the country's capital, Riyadh.
While teams usually compete in their own specific esports tournaments with their own prize pools, the Esports World Cup introduces a new cross-game format called Club Championship. This innovative format will determine the best club in the world and award a grand prize of $20 million to the top 16 clubs that have accumulated the most points based on their performance in all the tournaments.
For example, FaZe Clan will earn points from each of its participating teams in different games, and the overall winner will be decided based on the total score. As for when the Esports World Cup begins, the opening ceremony took place on Tuesday, July 2, with the games officially starting the following day on July 3. This exciting event will span over eight weeks, concluding on August 25.
The first games to kick off the event on July 3 are Call Of Duty: Warzone and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, followed by Dota 2 and League Of Legends on July 4. But that's not all, as there are a total of 21 more games lined up to compete in the Esports World Cup, including Counter-Strike 2, Free Fire, PUBG Mobile, Women's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Overwatch 2, Rainbow Six Siege, Honor Of Kings, Apex Legends, Fortnite, Teamfight Tactics, Street Fighter 6, Starcraft 2, Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, EA Sports FC 24, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Rocket League, Rennsport, and Tekken 8.
It's safe to say that the Esports World Cup has been off to a thrilling start, and the excitement will only continue to build as the games progress. Don't forget to follow us on social media and sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on all the latest news and releases from this groundbreaking event. And for those who wish to share their thoughts and experiences, you can easily submit your letters and features through our website.
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