The Esports World Cup is set to return to Riyadh with a record $70 million prize pool, as Saudi Arabia pushes to expand its gaming sector.
The Esports World Cup is set to return to Riyadh with a record $70 million prize pool. The planned return was reported on April 10, 2025.
The reported purse is a record for the event, putting the prize pool at the center of its return for competing players and teams.
The event’s return is also part of a wider Saudi push to grow gaming. The available details do not specify the competition dates or which games will be featured.
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