Core Points - The 2025 Esports World Cup is set to take place from July 7 to August 24 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featuring over 200 esports clubs and more than 2,000 top players from over 100 countries, with a total prize pool of $70 million, marking a historical high [1] - A record number of 22 Chinese clubs are participating, representing the largest delegation from China in an international esports event [1] - The Chinese esports clubs demonstrate strong competitiveness, with 9 clubs qualifying for at least two competition projects, and one club qualifying for 8 projects [2] Industry Insights - The event highlights the growing global influence of Chinese esports, as evidenced by the participation of notable figures like Chinese player Yinuo alongside football star Cristiano Ronaldo in a global promotional video [2] - The collaboration between Chinese and Saudi esports is expected to deepen, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the cultural year between China and Saudi Arabia [2] - Seven Chinese clubs have been selected for the 2025 EWCF Club Partnership Program, sharing a development fund of $20 million to promote Chinese esports globally [2]
电竞世界杯7日开赛，中国电竞史上最大规模阵容出征利雅得
Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-07-06 06:11