VALORANT at EWC 2025 Betting Preview

By Jeff Stinger • July 10, 2025

For the first time, VALORANT is officially part of the Esports World Cup, taking place from July 8 to July 13, 2025, at Boulevard Riyadh City. Sixteen elite teams from regions including North America, EMEA, APAC, and China will compete for a USD 1.25 million prize pool, making this one of the most lucrative VALORANT events outside of official Riot-run circuits.

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VALORANT at EWC 2025 Format & Stakes

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The tournament begins with a Group Stage (July 8–10):

Four GSL-style double-elimination groups of four teams each.
Matches kick off with Bo1s, then shift to Bo3 for elimination and deciders.
The top two from each group advance to the next round.

The Playoffs (July 11–13) feature a single-elimination bracket:

Quarterfinals and semis are Bo3, leading to a dramatic Best-of-5 Grand Final.

VALORANT at EWC 2025 Prizes and Club Points Breakdown

Champions take home $500,000 and 1,000 Club Points.
Runners-up get $230,000 & 750 CP.
Third place earns $130,000 & 500 CP.
Fourth place $70,000 & 300 CP.
Fifth through Eighth $40,000 each & 200 CP .

These Club Points feed into the broader EWC Club Championship, where organizations compete across multiple games.

VALORANT at EWC 2025 Teams to Watch

Top-tier EWC invites, and regional champions include:

G2 Esports – European squad fresh off VCT success.
Sentinels – North American heavyweights clinching their slot via VCT Americas.
Paper Rex and NRG also headline strong rosters.
Asia and Chinese challengers bring fierce competition, including DRX, BBL Esports, XLG Esports, and Bilibili Gaming.

On the opening day, BBL Esports, Fnatic, Paper Rex, and NRG emerged victorious, earning playoff spots, while half the field fell to the lower bracket.

VALORANT at EWC 2025 Key Storylines

VALORANT at a Global Festival: As part of a $70 million+ multi-game festival, this tournament marks Riot’s first sanctioned third-party VALORANT event mid-season.
Club Glory on the Line: Beyond individual fame, every team is chasing Club Points, making their performance key to their overall organization’s success in EWC.
Diverse Regional Matchups: With top squads from NA, EU, APAC, and China, expect unique play styles and potential upsets—a rare global mix mid-season.
High-Stakes Bo5 Finale: After intense Bo3 battles, the Grand Final’s Bo5 presents strategic depth and epic potential for comebacks.

How to Watch VALORANT at EWC 2025

All streams—VALORANT EWC coverage in Riyadh—will be live across YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Facebook, Douyu, Bilibili, and Huya.

VALORANT at EWC 2025 Final Take

VALORANT’s first appearance at the Esports World Cup elevates the title into a genuinely global tournament context, offering mid-season intensity and high rewards. With a blockbuster prize pool, multi-game club ambitions, and a diverse mix of top-tier teams, it’s poised to be a defining event in Valorant’s competitive calendar.

Expect fireworks from group-stage upsets to a tactical Grand Final drama. Whether you’re a fan of NA precision, EU flair, or APAC aggression, the Riyadh stage will host electrifying matches. Catch the action July 8–13—and witness VALORANT make its boldest statement yet on the EWC 2025 stage.

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