This year’s Esports World Cup (EWC) is set to kick off in July, featuring Counter-Strike 2 among the 21 games included in the tournament.
Sixteen teams worldwide will compete, and only one will emerge victorious as the EWC 2025 champion. Here’s a detailed overview of the CS2 Esports World Cup 2025 schedule, the participating teams, and other essential information.
CS2 Esports World Cup 2025 Dates
The playoffs for the CS2 Esports World Cup 2025 are scheduled from August 20 to 24. All matches will follow a single-elimination format.
Participating Teams in CS2 Esports World Cup 2025
A total of 16 teams will compete in the CS2 Esports World Cup 2025. Of these, 15 teams will qualify based on the Valve Regional Standings as of June 2025, while the final slot will be awarded to the winner of the Asian Champions League 2025.
Here is the complete list of teams competing in the 2025 World Cup:
- Team Vitality: apEX, ZywOo, flameZ, medzii, ropz, XTQZZZ
- MOUZ: Torzsi, xertioN, Jimpphat, Brollan, Spinx, sycrone
- Team Spirit: chopper, magixx, zont1x, donk, sh1ro, hally
- Team Falcons: Magisk, NiKo, TeSeS, kyxsan, m0NESY, zonic
- The MongolZ: bLitz, Techno4K, 910, mzinho, Senzu, maaRaa
- Aurora Gaming: XANTARES, MAJ3R, Wicadia, woxic, jottAAA, Fabre
- G2 Esports: huNter-, malbsMd, Snax, HeavyGod, TaZ, TBD
- Natus Vincere: b1t, Aleksib, jL, iM, w0nderful, B1ad3
- GamerLegion: sl3nd, ztr, Tauson, PR, REZ, ashhh
- FaZe Clan: rain, karrigan, frozen, EliGE, NEO, TBD
- Astralis: dev1ce, Staehr, stavn, jabbi, ruggah, TBD
- 3DMAX: Lucky, Ex3rcice, Maka, Graviti, bodyy, wasiNk
- HEROIC: SunPayus, LNZ, yxngstxr, xfl0ud, tN1R, sAw
- Team Liquid: NAF, Twistzz, ultimate, NertZ, siuhy, DeMars DeRover
- Virtus.pro: FL1T, fame, electroNic, FL4MUS, ICY, F_1N
- TYLOO (Asian Champions League 2025 winner): Attacker, JamYoung, Moseyuh, Mercury, Jee, zhokiNg
Prize Pool Distribution for CS2 Esports World Cup 2025
The total prize pool for the CS2 Esports World Cup 2025 is set at $1,250,000 (USD). Here is the breakdown of how the money will be distributed:
| Placement | Prize Amount |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | $500,000 |
| 2nd Place | $230,000 |
| 3rd and 4th Place | $100,000 |
| 5th to 8th Place | $40,000 |
| 9th to 16th Place | $20,000 |
This table will be updated with further details as teams progress through the rounds or face elimination.
Viewing Options for CS2 Esports World Cup 2025
The entire Esports World Cup 2025 will be streamed live on their official Twitch and YouTube channels.
More updates on standings, results, and prize pool distributions will be provided as the tournament unfolds.
