Four days of unrelenting excitement!
The Mid-Season Championship for Overwatch will be held at the EWC this year, featuring the top 16 teams globally competing for the esteemed title. Currently, 14 teams have been confirmed.
The final two spots are designated for the winners of the FACEIT League LATAM and the EWC Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ). Here are all the details you need regarding the Overwatch 2 Esports World Cup 2025 schedule, participating teams, and more information.
Start and End Dates for Overwatch 2 Esports World Cup 2025
The Overwatch 2 event at the Esports World Cup 2025 will occur from July 31 to August 3.
The Group Stage will commence and run until August 1, followed by the Quarterfinals on August 2, culminating in the Semifinals and Grand Final on August 3.
Participating Teams in Overwatch 2 Esports World Cup 2025
Here’s a detailed list of all teams taking part in the 2025 Esports World Cup for Overwatch 2:
| Team | Players | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Crazy Racoon | LIP, HeeSang, Junbin, MAX, CH0R0NG, Shu | Champions Clash – China |
| T1 | Proud, Viper, ZEST, D0NGHAK, skewed, vigilante | OWCS Asia Korea Stage 2 |
| All Gamers Global (AG.AL) | Ade, Seonjun, Mealgaru, Jasm1ne, LeeSooMin, MAKA | OWCS Asia Korea Stage 2 |
| AlQadsiah Esports | LBBD7, CheckMate, ZIYAD, Haku, Landon, Kellex | OWCS EMEA Stage 2 |
| Twisted Minds | Quartz, Youbi, Seicoe, KSAA, TVNT, FunnyAstro, Simple | OWCS EMEA Stage 2 |
| Geekay Esports | Lethal, WMaimone, cuFFa, UltraViolet, Admiral | OWCS NA Stage 2 |
| Team Liquid | knife, TR33, zeruhh, Infekted, Rupal, Vega | OWCS NA Stage 2 |
| The Gatos Guapos | Nyang, Colourhex, Punk, Ackyyy, Rakattack, Lightt | OWCS Asia Pacific Stage 2 |
| VARREL | Nico, qki, TOPDRAGON, KSG, Qloud, Mimoza, Sley | OWCS Asia Japan Stage 2 |
| Welbo Gaming | Leave, shy, Apr1ta, guxue, LiGe, Mew, Mmonk | OWCS China Stage 2 |
| Team CC | Kaneki, Pineapple, GAGA, BILIDENG, Farway2025, Unkn0w | OWCS China Stage 2 |
| ROC Esports | Diya, Taejong, JinMu, Belosrea, Lengsa, Chu | OWCS China Stage 2 |
| Virtus.pro | sHockWave, JaeWoo, Vestola, eisgnom, Galaa, FiXa | OWCS EMEA Stage 2 |
| NTMR | Rokit, Kronik, Painkiller, RhynO, Lukemino, Lep | OWCS NA Stage 2 |
| ZoKorp Esports | Love, WilmaFistFit, tunder, Kani, Abbs, StillKIWI, Poke | FACEIT League Season 5 – SA Master winner |
| TBD | – | EWC LCQ winner |
The identity of the EWC LCQ (Overwatch Champions Series 2025 Midseason Championship – Last Chance Qualifier) champion will be revealed on July 19.
Prize Pool Distribution for OW2 Esports World Cup 2025
The overall prize pool for the OW2 Esports World Cup 2025 totals $1,000,000 (USD). Here’s how it is distributed:
| Place | Prize (in USD) | EWC Club Points | Team(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $400,000 | 1,000 | TBD |
| 2nd | $180,000 | 750 | TBD |
| 3rd | $100,000 | 500 | TBD |
| 4th | $60,000 | 300 | TBD |
| 5th – 8th | $35,000 | 200 | TBD |
| 9th – 12th | $20,000 | – | TBD |
| 13th – 16th | $10,000 | – | TBD |
How to Watch the OW2 Esports World Cup 2025
The Esports World Cup 2025 will be streamed on its official Twitch and YouTube channels, featuring various livestreams. Be prepared for multiple streams as different games will be broadcasted simultaneously.
You can also enjoy the action on the Overwatch 2 Esports channel on Twitch.
Overwatch 2 EWC Twitch Drops
Indeed, there will be exclusive OW2 EWC Twitch drops available through the Esports channel on Twitch (link provided above).
July 31 (Group Stage – Day 1)
- Stream for 30 minutes to receive the OWCS MSC Gilded Spray
- Stream for 1 hour to earn a Loot Box
- Stream for 2 hours to unlock the OWCS MSC Gilded Icon
- Stream for 3 hours to get the OWCS MSC Gilded Name Card
- Stream for 4 hours to earn a S17 Battlepass Tier Skip
- Stream for 5 hours to receive the OWCS Kiriko (Away) Skin
August 1 (Group Stage – Day 2)
- Stream for 30 minutes to earn the OWCS Riyadh Day Icon
- Stream for 1 hour to receive a Loot Box
- Stream for 2 hours to get the Riyadh Stamp Spray
- Stream for 3 hours for the OWCS Riyadh Day Name Card
- Stream for 4 hours to unlock a S17 Battlepass Tier Skip
- Stream for 5 hours to earn the OWCS Genji (Away) Skin
August 2 (Playoffs – Day 3)
- Stream for 30 minutes to earn the OWCS Riyadh Sunset Icon
- Stream for 1 hour to receive a Loot Box
- Stream for 2 hours for the Ala Tea Spray
- Stream for 3 hours to get the OWCS Riyadh Sunset Name Card
- Stream for 4 hours to earn a S17 Battlepass Tier Skip
- Stream for 5 hours to unlock the OWCS Juno (Away) Skin
August 3 (Finals – Day 4)
- Stream for 30 minutes to earn the OWCS Riyadh Night Icon
- Stream for 1 hour to receive a Loot Box
- Stream for 1 hour and 30 minutes to receive the Chicken Kabsa Spray
- Stream for 2 hours to earn the OWCS Riyadh 2025 – Boulevard Spray
- Stream for 2 hours and 30 minutes to earn the OWCS Riyadh Night Name Card
- Stream for 3 hours to get the OWCS MSC Gilded Name Card
- Stream for 3 hours and 30 minutes to receive both the OWCS Kiriko (Home and Away) Skins
- Stream for 4 hours for both OWCS Genji (Home and Away) Skins
- Stream for 5 hours for both OWCS Juno (Home and Away) Skins
This article will be updated continuously. Stay tuned for updates on standings, results, and prize pool distributions as the tournament advances.
