The Esports World Cup (EWC) is an esports tournament organizer that runs an annual multi-title competition held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Its flagship event brings together professional teams and players across a wide range of game titles and is among the largest esports tournaments by prize pool. The competition is organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation and is streamed and broadcast to an international audience.
Objective sporting weight; audience metrics are broken down below.
Official accounts across platforms: brand, per-game and language-specific channels. Size and content reach are separated.
Raw platform totals; not deduplicated across channels.
A team may compete in several disciplines. Weight is split by game to show where the team is strongest.
Occupied categories show who is already there; open categories show where a pitch can fit.
ANTA is a Chinese company that designs and sells sportswear and athletic footwear, with a focus on everyday sport and mainstream consumers. It is based in China and operates primarily in its domestic market. In esports, ANTA sponsors G2 Esports in CS2 and is a partner of the Esports World Cup.
Aramco is a Saudi Arabian state-owned energy company operating in the oil and gas sector, with activities spanning the exploration, production, refining and distribution of petroleum as well as the manufacture of petrochemical products. In esports, the company sponsors the Team Falcons CS2 team and the Esports World Cup.
Barn's is a Saudi Arabian coffee chain and coffee roaster operating in the mass-market segment, roasting its own beans and serving coffee as part of customers' everyday routine. In esports, Barn's sponsors the Counter-Strike 2 team of Team Falcons.
EFG (ESL FACEIT Group) is an esports company that organises competitive tournaments and leagues, formed through the combination of ESL and FACEIT. It runs competitions across multiple game titles and operates the competitive ecosystem in which teams compete, rather than acting as a product sponsor. Its listed esports involvement is with the team G2 Esports in Counter-Strike 2.
Hilton is an American hospitality company that operates and franchises hotels and resorts across many countries. It offers lodging through a range of brands, from full-service hotels to extended-stay and lifestyle properties, and runs a guest loyalty program. In esports, Hilton sponsors the Esports World Cup.
Qiddiya is a large-scale development led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, building an entertainment, sports and gaming destination near Riyadh. Within the wider programme it is responsible for entertainment and the gaming and esports industry. In esports, it is associated with Team Falcons (CS2) and the Esports World Cup.
Saudia, also known as Saudi Arabian Airlines, is the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, operating scheduled passenger and cargo services across domestic and international routes from its base in Jeddah. Its network includes flights serving pilgrims travelling to Mecca and Medina. In esports, Saudia is a sponsor of the Esports World Cup.
Secretlab is a Singapore-based company that designs and makes gaming chairs and related furniture, with a focus on ergonomic seating for long periods of computer use. In esports, it is listed as a sponsor of the Esports World Cup.
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) is the largest telecommunications operator in Saudi Arabia, providing mobile, fixed-line, internet and digital services. The company is majority state-owned and focuses on connectivity and digital infrastructure across the Kingdom. In esports, STC sponsors the Team Falcons CS2 team and the Esports World Cup.