Riyadh gears up for the biggest payday in Esports history with the Esports World Cup kicking off July 3, 2024.
The 2024 Esports World Cup is about to blow everyone's minds with an insane $60 million prize pool. Yep, you heard that right—$60 million! This epic event is set to go down over eight weeks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and it's going to change the game forever.
How's The Prize Pool Divided?
Here's how the big bucks are being split:
- Club Championship: A whopping $20 million is up for grabs for the top 16 organizations. The best overall performers across different games will be vying for this massive chunk, with one club being crowned the first Esports World Cup Club Champion.
- Game Championships: Over $30 million is going into the individual game championships. That means each of the 20 games, like Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and League of Legends, gets its own hefty prize pool.
- Qualifiers: There's $7.6 million set aside for the qualifiers, giving upcoming teams and players a shot at the big leagues.
- MVP Awards: An extra $1.1 million will be given out as MVP awards, with $50,000 for the best player in each game. This is all about celebrating the top individual talents across the board.
Which Games Are in the Spotlight?
The World Cup is featuring a killer lineup of 20 games. Here are some of the headliners and their prize money:
- Counter-Strike 2: $1 million
- League of Legends: $1 million
- Dota 2: $5 million
- Apex Legends: $2 million
- Rainbow 6 Siege: $2 million
- Fortnite: $1 million Dollars
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang: $3 million
- Overwatch 2: $1 million
- PUBG and PUBG Mobile: $2 million
- Rocket League: $500 thousand
- Call of Duty Warzone: $1 million
With this variety, there's something for everyone, whether you're into PC, console, or mobile gaming.
Which Game Has The Biggest Prize Pool?
As you can see, there are a lot of big prize pools for a large variation of games, but which esport is getting the biggest pot of the bunch? At $5 million, Dota 2 has the largest prize pool of them all. It's also going to be one of the longest competitions, with a total of 20 teams competing.
The Dota 2 event will kick off July 4, with the grand finale on July 21, 2024. The play-in stage will be from July 4, to July 7. The tournament will then move to a group stage between July 10 and 14. Finally, the playoffs will take place between July 16 and 21.
Why This Matters
This record-breaking prize pool is a huge deal. It's not just about the money—it's about making esports a legit career path. Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation, said this massive prize pool shows their commitment to creating more opportunities for players and putting on amazing events for fans.
So, if you're a fan of high-stakes gaming, get ready. The 2024 Esports World Cup is set to be one for the history books, bringing together the best talent from around the globe and keeping us all on the edge of our seats.
For more details and the latest updates, check out the official website.
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