RIYADH: The Esports World Cup Foundation said on Friday that “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III” and “Call of Duty: Warzone” had been added to the games that will be part of the inaugural Esports World Cup this summer in Riyadh.
The EWC schedule consists of 22 competitions across 21 games, making it the largest multi-game e-sports tournament of all time.
EWCF’s CEO Ralf Reichert said: “By adding two amazing ‘Call of Duty’ games to EWC, we have cemented our promise to deliver the world’s best games to e-sports fans everywhere.
“‘Call of Duty’ is the final piece of our historic EWC 2024 schedule, and we are excited to welcome its athletes and global fanbase to Riyadh this summer.”
Since its original launch in 2003, the “Call of Duty” franchise has remained one of the world’s most popular video games. “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III” is one of the best-selling video games of 2023 in the US.
Published in March 2020, “Call of Duty: Warzone” found instant success as the franchise’s first entry into the battle royale genre. Both games feature robust e-sports ecosystems that engage fans in a variety of formats ranging from league-based play to open circuit competitions.
EWC will also host competitions in “Apex Legends,” “Counter-Strike 2,” “Dota 2,” “EA Sports FC 24,” “Fortnite,” “Free Fire,” “Honor of Kings,” “League of Legends,” “Mobile Legends: Bang Bang,” “Overwatch 2,” “PUBG Battlegrounds,” “PUBG Mobile,” “ESL R1,” “Rocket League,” “StarCraft II,” “Street Fighter 6,” “Teamfight Tactics,” “TEKKEN 8” and “Tom Clancy’s Rainbow 6 Siege.”
Each of the championships at EWC will have its own prize pool with a combined total exceeding $33 million. By adding these two games, the EWCF has created additional opportunities for additional athletes to participate at the event and earn a piece of life-changing winnings.
During the tournament, the “Call of Duty: Warzone” competition, running Jul. 3-6, will feature 21 teams battling for a share of a $1 million prize pool, and the “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III” competition, Aug. 15-18, will have 16 teams vying for a $1.8 million prize pool.
Results in both competitions contribute points to the overall Club Championship rankings, an innovative cross-game competitive format unique to the EWC.
Winners of at least one EWC game competition become eligible for the Club Championship’s top prize of $7 million (out of a $20 million pool to the top 16 clubs) and the prestigious title of Esports World Cup Club champion.
Esports World Cup adds ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III’ and ‘Call of Duty: Warzone’ competitions
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Esports World Cup adds ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III’ and ‘Call of Duty: Warzone’ competitions
- EWC schedule consists of 22 competitions across 21 games, making it the largest multi-game e-sports tournament of all time
- Federation CEO says World Cup ‘cemented our promise to deliver the world’s best games’
Twisted Minds secure dominant championship win at ESL Saudi Challenge 2026 Finals
- The tournament showcased talent from across the Kingdom’s gaming ecosystem and aims to give a platform to the next generation of esports stars
RIYADH: Twisted Minds have emerged as the winners of the ESL Saudi Challenge 2026 finals, reinforcing their status as a leading force in the Kingdom’s esports scene.
Entering the tournament — organized by ESL FACEIT Group — as defending champions, Twisted Minds delivered a dominant performance in the Overwatch 2 final, securing a commanding 4–0 victory over Kurohana.
The live LAN final, held at EFG Studios in Riyadh, served as the grand conclusion to a tournament designed to showcase the competitive depth and talent within Saudi Arabia’s national esports scene.
The competition featured a total prize pool of $20,000, providing significant rewards and incentives for the Kingdom’s rising stars as they transition from local play to high-level competitive environments. The finals followed an intensive online phase, bringing the top-performing Saudi teams together for a showcase of skill and national talent.
“The ESL Saudi Challenge represents a vital milestone in ESL FACEIT Group’s commitment to the local gaming community in Saudi Arabia,” said Franck Guignery, senior vice president and managing director, Middle East and Africa at ESL FACEIT Group.
“The competition enables talent to progress from national stages to global platforms while contributing to a sustainable esports ecosystem. This directly aligns with the goals of the National Gaming and Esports Strategy, to establish Saudi Arabia as a premier global hub for gaming and esports and talent development.”
Positioned as a Saudi-focused competitive platform, the ESL Saudi Challenge forms part of EFG’s long-term commitment to supporting local esports growth by enabling talent progression, reinforcing professional standards, and fostering community-driven competition. Through these efforts, EFG aims to ensure the long-term international competitiveness of Saudi esports talent on the local, regional and international stages.
