The CS2 Esports World Cup 2025 kicks off in Riyadh from August 20–24, bringing a $1,000,000 prize pool and a brutal single-elimination format where every match is do-or-die. With top teams like Team Vitality, Team Spirit, and NAVI in the spotlight, fans can expect a week of intense clashes and shifting narratives.
Every match counts in this knockout structure. First place will earn $500,000 and 1,000 EWC Club Points, while second, third, and fourth receive $230,000, $130,000, and $70,000, respectively. With no lower bracket, early mistakes could prove fatal.
As the CS2 Esports World Cup unfolds, experts and fans alike are watching closely to see who can survive the gauntlet. With BLAST Open Fall 2025 already on the horizon, this event sets the tone for the rest of the year in competitive CS2.
