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What is happening at the Esports World Cup?

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The Esports World Cup in Riyadh features 2,000 elite players from over 100 countries competing for a record $70 million prize pool across 25 competitions and 24 games. The event spans seven weeks, includes games like League of Legends, Valorant, Dota 2, and chess, and aims to rival global sporting events in scale and prestige.

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2nd Esports World Cup starts in Riyadh
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Euronews
9 hours ago
2nd Esports World Cup starts in Riyadh

The second Esports World Cup draws gamers from across the planet, all vying for a slice of the $70 million prize pot split across 25 competitions and 24 top-tier games.

2nd Esports World Cup starts in Riyadh
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Euronews
9 hours ago
2nd Esports World Cup starts in Riyadh

Two thousand elite players from 200 clubs and more than 100 countries are here. There's a wide range of competitions being played, from first-person shooter to mobile multiplayer battle games.

Record breaking prize pool fueling second Esports World Cup
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CNN
2 days ago
Record breaking prize pool fueling second Esports World Cup

A record-breaking $70 million prize pool, the biggest in esports history. Nearly 2,000 top players from more than 70 countries battling it out for seven weeks.

Record breaking prize pool fueling second Esports World Cup
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CNN
2 days ago
Record breaking prize pool fueling second Esports World Cup

The biggest games are here featuring top clubs and players, with fan favorites like League of Legends, Valorant and Dota 2 taking centre stage.

Record breaking prize pool fueling second Esports World Cup
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CNN
2 days ago
Record breaking prize pool fueling second Esports World Cup

New in the lineup this year is chess. Norwegian grandmaster and world champion, Magnus Carlsen, reflexing his skills in Riyadh.

Record breaking prize pool fueling second Esports World Cup
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CNN
2 days ago
Record breaking prize pool fueling second Esports World Cup

The aim from this event is to build something that will in 30, 60 years be the premier sporting event in the world, similar to what the World Cup or the Olympics is now.

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