
Mohammed bin Salman Crowns Team Falcons as Esports World Cup 2025 Champions
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- August 25, 2025
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Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk
Riyadh — Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud crowned Team Falcons as winners of the Esports World Cup 2025 during a grand closing ceremony in Riyadh.
The Saudi esports giants dominated the competition, scoring 5,200 points and securing the top prize of $7 million. The event made history with a record-breaking prize pool of $70 million, the largest ever in global esports.
The Crown Prince’s participation reflected his strong support for the National Gaming and Esports Strategy, launched in 2022 to:
- Generate 39,000 jobs by 2030
- Contribute SAR 50 billion to Saudi GDP
- Foster startups and attract international investments in gaming and esports
This initiative is part of Saudi Vision 2030, which seeks to position the Kingdom as a global leader in digital entertainment and esports innovation.
Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation, praised Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the tournament, calling it a “world-class global experience” that combined esports, culture, and entertainment.
- The seven-week event featured 2,000 professional players from 200 clubs across 100 countries competing in 25 esports titles
- The seven-week event attracted 3 million visitors to Boulevard Riyadh City.
- Broadcasts reached 100+ countries in 35 languages, drawing 750 million global viewers and 350 million hours of watch time.
- Ticket sales increased by 53%, content demand rose by 40%, and international sales surged by 64% compared to 2024.
The event also drew international sports icons, including Cristiano Ronaldo, highlighting the intersection of sports and esports in a truly global showcase.
The Esports World Cup, announced by the Crown Prince in 2023, first launched in Riyadh in 2024 with resounding success. The 2025 edition exceeded expectations, setting new benchmarks for participation, organization, and digital engagement.
By hosting this landmark tournament, Riyadh has further strengthened its reputation as the world’s esports capital, advancing Saudi Arabia’s broader goals for sports, entertainment, and digital transformation.
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