Esports World Cup 2025: Team Spirit wins in Dota 2; Fnatic leads VALORANT
Key Takeaways
- Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh features Dota 2 ($3M), VALORANT ($1.125M), Overwatch 2 ($1M).
- T1, led by Faker, faces Anyones Legend in the MSI 2025 semi-final on July 12.
- Fnatic defeated Karmine Corp 2-0 in EWC 2025 VALORANT; faces Paper Rex in semi-finals.
- G2 benched Snax, promoted huNter- to IGL, adding coach sAw and SunPayus.
- Eternal Fire signs ex-Sangal core for VRS debut; Fluxo signs Lucaozy and decenty.
Top Stories
Esports World Cup 2025 Dota 2 event underway in Riyadh with $3M prize pool
From July 8-19, 2025, 16 teams compete in Riyadh for a $3 million Dota 2 prize pool at the Esports World Cup. Team Spirit secured their first group stage win on July 9, highlighting early tournament progress.
Fnatic leads EWC 2025 VALORANT with $1.125M prize pool in Riyadh
On July 11, 2025, Fnatic defeated Karmine Corp 2-0 at the EWC VALORANT event in Riyadh, part of a $1.125 million tournament running July 8-13. Semifinals will feature Fnatic vs. Paper Rex and Gen.G vs. Team Heretics.
Overwatch 2 Esports World Cup 2025 set for July 31-August 3 with $1M prize
From July 31 to August 3, 2025, 16 teams will compete in the Overwatch 2 Esports World Cup for a $1 million prize pool, featuring multiple elimination stages.
T1 aims to defend MSI 2025 title in semi-final against Anyones Legend
On July 12, 2025, T1 led by Faker, Gumayusi, and Keria faces Anyones Legend in the MSI semi-final. T1's strategic meta understanding is key to their strong international performance.
G2 benches Snax, adds coach Eetu 'sAw' Saha and sniper SunPayus
G2 benched Snax in mid-2025, promoting huNter- as IGL and preparing to add coach Eetu 'sAw' Saha and sniper Alvaro 'SunPayus' Garcia to strengthen the roster.
Eternal Fire revamps roster with ex-Sangal core for VRS debut
On July 11, 2025, Eternal Fire announced signing the ex-Sangal core as they enter the VRS, marking a significant team overhaul.
Fluxo strengthens roster by signing Lucaozy and decenty
Fluxo signed Lucaozy, returning after nine months with MIBR, and decenty to bolster their competitive lineup.
Event Horizon
IEM Cologne 2025 to host 24 teams with $1.25M prize pool starting July 23
IEM Cologne 2025 begins July 23 with 24 teams competing for $1.25 million, featuring a two-stage format and notable player debuts and returns.
Player Moves
Liazz leaves FlyQuest after tenure ending July 11, 2025
On July 11, 2025, 27-year-old Liazz departed from FlyQuest, concluding his time with the team.