From July 8 to August 24, Riyadh will host the Esports World Cup 2025 Week 4 (EWC 2025). Over $70 million is up for grabs, with $27 million reserved for the coveted Club Championship, which pays out an astounding $7 million to the winner.
Esports World Cup 2025 Week 4 Highlights and Headlines
Magnus Carlsen Creates History in Chess (July 29–August 1)
From July 29 to August 1, chess made its debut at EWC 2025. Twelve players from the Champions Chess Tour standings and four from the Last Chance Qualifiers made up the 16-player field.
World number one Magnus Carlsen won the first-ever EWC chess title and a $250,000 top prize for Team Liquid after defeating Hikaru Nakamura in the semifinals and Alireza Firouzja in the finals in a lightning-fast 10-minute-per-player format without increments.
The event’s enormous appeal was demonstrated by the fact that it attracted over 30,000 viewers on chess.com, more than five times the usual grandmaster audience.
Mid-Season Cup for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MSC)
Team Liquid PH dominated the Mid-Season Cup, which took place from July 10 to August 2. They defeated the reigning champions SRG.OG (Selangor Red Giants) in a decisive 4-1 Grand Final Esports World after going undefeated through the group stages and defeating formidable opponents like ONIC ID and ONIC Esports.
Karl “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno cemented his legacy with this victory, and Sanford “Sanford” Vinuya distinguished himself by winning Player of the Week for his clutch plays in the Esports World Cup
PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC): The Cinderella Run of Yangon Galacticos
The PMWC, which took place from July 25 to August 3, had a substantial $3,050,000 prize fund. Yangon Galacticos came out of the shadows to win, earning $547,000 and 1,000 full Club Championship points.
Their MVP, Alpha Gaming’s Uuganbayar “DOK” Dulguun, also made an impression even though they didn’t win.
Overwatch 2: Team Falcons’ Last-Chance Qualifier Miracle
During the July 31 August 3 Overwatch Champions Series Mid-Season Championship, Team Falcons defeated Al Qadsiah in the finals after an incredible run from the Last Chance Qualifier to champion. In addition to earning $400,000, their victory significantly increased their Club Championship point total.
Club Championship: A Heated Battle for the Top
With their two victories in MLBB and Chess, Team Liquid advanced in the Esports World Cup standings and won Club of the Week. After winning Overwatch, Team Falcons also soared, and Yangon Galacticos made a spectacular ascent after their unexpected victory in PUBG Mobile, according to Esports Insider.
Team Liquid, Team Falcons, and Team Vitality are currently ranked first through third in the Club Championship standings.
Conclusion: The Story Is Far From Over
Memorable moments occurred during Week 4 of EWC 2025, including Carlsen’s victory, Team Liquid PH’s rematch, Yangon Galacticos’ upset victory, and Team Falcons’ comeback from elimination.
The tournament’s upcoming weeks promise even more thrilling drama, with $7 million riding on the Club Championship and multiple stories still developing. The leaderboard could change drastically in the next few weeks.
Pingback: Pova 7: TECNO Unveils Philippines’ 1st Gaming Phone