Esports World Cup 2024: Where to Watch in India and Participating Titles

The Esports World Cup 2024, set to commence on July 3 and continue until August 25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marks a monumental event in the realm of competitive gaming. Organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation in collaboration with ESL Faceit Group (EFG), this inaugural edition boasts a record-breaking prize pool exceeding USD 60 million, making it the largest in esports history.

Overview Of Esports World Cup 2024

The Esports World Cup 2024 will showcase 22 events across 21 different video game titles, featuring top esports clubs and over 1,500 players vying for the title of world champion. This multi-game extravaganza promises intense competition and high stakes, with participants from prominent esports regions worldwide, including Europe, Asia, North America, South America, and the Middle East.

Participating Titles

The tournament will span a diverse range of gaming titles, catering to various esports communities. Here are the 21 titles featured in the Esports World Cup 2024:

1. Apex Legends
2. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
3. Call of Duty: Warzone
4. Counter-Strike 2
5. Dota 2
6. EA Sports FC 24
7. ESL R1
8. Fortnite
9. Free Fire
10. Honor of Kings
11. League of Legends
12. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
13. Overwatch 2
14. PUBG Battleground
15. PUBG Mobile
16. Rainbow 6 Siege
17. Rennsport
18. Rocket League
19. StarCraft II
20. Street Fighter 6
21. Teamfight Tactics
22. TEKKEN 8

Format and Prize Distribution

The Esports World Cup 2024 introduces a pioneering format named the Club Championship, where USD 20 million will be awarded to the top 16 teams based on their overall performance across all titles. An additional USD 40 million will be distributed among the 22 Game Championships, qualifying events, and MVP awards.

• Club Championship: USD 20 million for top 16 teams.
• Game Championships: Over USD 33 million combined prize pool.
• Qualifiers: Teams compete for USD 7 million.
• MVP Awards: Each MVP receives USD 50,000.

Teams and Regions

Thirty esports teams from five major regions will compete in the Esports World Cup 2024:

• North America: TSM, NRG Esports, Spacestation Gaming, FaZe Clan, 100 Thieves, Cloud9, Gaimin Gladiators
• Europe: Fnatic, Virtus.pro, Tundra Esports, Team Secret, Team Liquid, G2 Esports, KOI, Karmine Corp, OG, Natus Vincere, Team Vitality, Guild Esports, Ninjas in Pyjamas
• Asia: T1, Talon Esports, Gen.G Esports, Blacklist International, LGD Gaming, Weibo Gaming
• Middle East: Twisted Minds, Team Falcons
• South America: Furia Esports, LOUD

Where to Watch in India

Indian fans can catch the Esports World Cup 2024 action live on:

• TV Channels: Star Sports First and Star Sports 2.
• YouTube Live Streams: Star Sports’ YouTube channel and the Esports World Cup’s official YouTube channel.

The Esports World Cup 2024 promises to be an exhilarating journey into the world of competitive gaming, setting new benchmarks with its massive prize pool and diverse lineup of esports titles. Whether you’re a seasoned esports enthusiast or new to the scene, this event is not to be missed as it unfolds across the summer, showcasing the best talent from around the globe.

For more updates and detailed coverage, stay tuned to the official channels and witness history in the making at the Esports World Cup 2024,

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