What Is the EWC, Which Games Are Featured, and Why Is It Important? Here’s the Explanation!

The Esports World Cup 2025, or EWC 2025, is establishing itself as one of the must-see events on the global competitive scene this year. Although it has received extensive media coverage in France thanks to hosting the Fortnite Global Championship in Lyon-Décines, the competition goes far beyond Epic Games’ battle royale. It brings together the biggest titles of the moment—League of Legends, Valorant, Rocket League, Counter-Strike, Fortnite, and many others—for a worldwide celebration of esports at the crossroads of sport, entertainment, and technological innovation.

Every summer, the EWC becomes the stage for a showdown between the best players and teams from around the world, representing all five continents. This global gathering not only crowns champions but also serves as a global showcase of the rapidly growing competitive gaming industry.

The 2025 edition stands out for its scale and ambition to push production standards further. High-level competition, spectator innovations, American-style shows… everything is designed to make the EWC an exceptional moment for both pros and fans.

One of the highlights of this edition will be the Fortnite Global Championship, held for the first time in France on September 6 and 7 at the LDLC Arena in Lyon-Décines. This symbolic move highlights France’s growing role in the global esports landscape.

A major novelty: the tournament format has shifted from duos to trios, reshuffling the strategic dynamics. Thirty-three teams from Europe, North America, Asia, Brazil, Oceania, and the Middle East will compete for a $2 million prize pool. To get there, players will have gone through a long qualification process via the FNCS Majors throughout the year. The best teams per region will face off in about a dozen high-stakes matches over two days.

The audience can experience the event live in a dedicated esports arena or follow the competition online through usual streaming platforms. Tickets, sold via Fortnite’s networks and official ticketing sites, are highly sought after.

But the EWC is also a colossal economic opportunity. With massive prize pools and worldwide visibility, the competition attracts sponsors, brands, influencers, and media, consolidating esports as a major pillar of the entertainment industry. It is also a testing ground for new game formats, improved broadcasting tools, and unprecedented spectator technologies.