The Esports World Cup 2024 has finally concluded after an eight-week-long spectacle containing 19 titles and 22 tournaments, with a prize pool of around $60 million, making it one of the largest esports events in history.
Hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 3 to August 25, the event showcased fierce competition and groundbreaking performances. Below are the results of all 22 tournaments you might have missed.
1. Call of Duty: Warzone – Falcons Soar to Victory
The Call of Duty: Warzone tournament saw 21 of the world’s top teams battling for a share of a $1 million prize pool.
Saudi Arabia’s home team, the Falcons, dominated the competition, securing the top prize of $200,000 and earning 1,000 Club Championship points.
Shifty, the MVP of the tournament, added an extra $50,000 to his earnings.
Final Standings:
- Team Falcons: $200,000
- Fnatic: $150,000
- Twisted Minds: $100,000
2. League of Legends – T1 Triumphs Again
Korean powerhouse T1, led by the legendary Faker, claimed victory in the League of Legends tournament, taking home $400,000 and 1,000 Club Championship points.
Faker’s stellar performance earned him the MVP title and an additional $50,000.
Final Standings:
- T1: $400,000
- Top Esports: $200,000
- Team Liquid: $100,000
The event also set a record with 1.11 million peak viewers, making it the third most-watched LoL event of 2024.
3. MLBB Mid-Season Cup – Selangor Red Giants Shine
The Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB) Mid-Season Cup saw the Selangor Red Giants claim victory over Falcons AP Bren, winning $1,000,000 and 1,000 Club Points.
Sekys from Selangor Red Giants was crowned MVP, earning a $50,000 prize for his outstanding performance.
Final Standings:
- Selangor Red Giants: $1,000,000
- Falcons AP Bren: $500,000
4. Free Fire – Team Falcons’ Grand Comeback
The Free Fire World Series (FFWS) 2024 witnessed an impressive comeback by Team Falcons.
Despite a slow start in the group stages, they dominated the Grand Finals, securing 106 points to narrowly defeat EVOS DIVINE.
This victory earned them $300,000 and 1,000 Club points, along with a spot in the FFWS Global Finals.
Final Standings:
- Team Falcons: $300,000
Moshi from Buriram United Esports was named MVP, receiving $50,000.
5. DOTA 2 – Gaimin Gladiators Reign Supreme
Gaimin Gladiators emerged victorious in the DOTA 2 Riyadh Masters tournament, whitewashing Team Liquid 3-0 in the final.
They claimed $1.5 million from 5 million prizes, which is the biggest prize pool of any EWC tournament, and 1,000 Club points.
Final Standings:
- Gaimin Gladiators: $1.5 million
- Team Liquid: $800,000
- Team Falcons: $600,000
6. CS2 – NAVI’s Dominance
NAVI clinched the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) championship with a thrilling 2-1 reverse sweep against G2 Esports.
The victory secured them $400,000 from a $1 million prize pool.
NAVI’s b1t (Valerij Vakhovskiy) was named MVP, earning his first-ever MVP title.
Final Standings:
- NAVI: $400,000
7. Overwatch 2 – Crazy Raccoon Rules
Japanese team Crazy Raccoon dominated the Overwatch 2 tournament, winning $400,000 and 1,000 Club Points.
The team’s flawless performance throughout the competition was capped by a 4-1 victory over Toronto Ultra in the final.
Kim “Shu” Jin-seo was named MVP, earning an additional $50,000.
Final Standings:
- Crazy Raccoon: $400,000
8. MLBB Women’s Invitational – Smart Omega Empress Breaks Barriers
Smart Omega Empress (OMGE) made history by winning the first-ever women’s tournament at the Esports World Cup, defeating Team Vitality in the MLBB Women’s Invitational (MWI) 2024.
They took home $180,000 and 1,000 Club Points, ending Team Vitality’s 24-match winning streak with a clean sweep in the finals.
Sheen “Shinoa” Perez was named MVP, earning an additional $50,000.
Final Standings:
- Smart Omega Empress: $180,000
The tournament achieved over 2.5 million Hours Watched, becoming the most-watched women’s event of 2024.
9. PUBG Mobile – Alpha7 Esports Triumphs
Brazilian team Alpha7 Esports secured their first international title at the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2024, earning $467,312 and 1,000 Club Points.
Alpha7’s dominance throughout the tournament culminated in a total of 153 points, nearly 30 points ahead of their closest rivals.
Final Standings:
- Alpha7 Esports: $467,312
REJECT’s Reiji “Reiji” Maeda claimed the MVP award, earning $50,000.
10. Rainbow Six Siege – Team BDS Secures Victory
Team BDS clinched their third consecutive victory in Riyadh by sweeping w7m Esports 3-0 in the Rainbow Six Siege Esports World Cup final.
They earned $750,000 and 1,000 Club Points for their dominant performance.
Final Standings:
- Team BDS: $750,000
11. Apex Legends – Alliance Takes Crown
Alliance won the Apex Legends Esports World Cup 2024 after a grueling seven-hour grand final, earning $600,000 and 1,000 Club Points.
Their strategic play and teamwork secured them the victory, with star player “Hakis” named MVP and awarded an additional $50,000.
Final Standings:
- Alliance: $600,000
12. Honor of Kings – KPL Dream Team Shines
China’s KPL Dream Team claimed victory in the Honor of Kings Invitational Midseason, defeating Malaysia’s LGD 3-0 in the final.
The team earned $1 million and 1,000 Club Points, maintaining a perfect record throughout the tournament.
Final Standings:
- KPL Dream Team: $1 million
Yinuo was named Finals MVP, earning $50,000.
13. Fortnite – XSET Wins Tournament
American team XSET emerged victorious in the Fortnite tournament, defeating Exceed 4-2 in the grand final.
XSET took home $400,000 and 1,000 Club Points, with Ritual named MVP and awarded $50,000.
Final Standings:
- XSET: $400,000
14. Street Fighter 6 – Xiao Hai Dominates
Xiao Hai from China claimed the Street Fighter 6 championship by defeating Japan’s Kawano 5-2 in the final. He earned $300,000 and 1,000 Club Points for his impressive win.
Final Standings:
- Xiao Hai: $300,000
15. Teamfight Tactics – Wolves Esports Triumphs
Wolves Esports emerged as the champions in Teamfight Tactics, defeating Korean powerhouse T1 3-1 in the grand final.
They earned $200,000 and 1,000 Club Points, with LiShao named MVP, securing an additional $50,000.
Final Standings:
- Wolves Esports: $200,000
16. EA FC 24 – Jafonso Shines
João “Jafonso” Vasconcelos of Luna Galaxy secured victory in the EA FC 24 tournament, defeating Gabriel “Young” Freitas with a decisive 6-2 win in the grand final. Jafonso earned $300,000 and 1,000 Club Points.
Final Standings:
- Jafonso (Luna Galaxy): $300,000
The event drew over 1.1 million viewers, with a peak of 108,056.
17. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III – Atlanta FaZe Wins
Atlanta FaZe claimed the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III title, defeating 100 Thieves in a 4-2 grand final. The team earned $600,000 from a $1.8 million prize pool.
Final Standings:
- Atlanta FaZe: $600,000
18. StarCraft II – Clem’s Unstoppable Run
Clem of Team Liquid delivered a dominant performance in the StarCraft II tournament, sweeping Serral 5-0 in the grand final to secure $400,000 and 1,000 Club Points.
Final Standings:
- Clem (Team Liquid): $400,000 and 1,000 points
19. Tekken 8 – Ulsan Dominates
Korean player Ulsan won the Tekken 8 championship, defeating Pakistani player Atif in a thrilling final.
His victory earned him $300,000 and 1,000 Club Points, continuing his legacy as one of the best Tekken players in the world.
Final Standings:
- Ulsan: $300,000 and 1,000 points
The tournament featured 32 of the world’s best players, with fierce competition throughout its three-day duration.
20. PUBG: Battlegrounds – Soniqs’ Triumph
The American side SONIQS defeated Petrichor Road, the formidable Chinese squad, by just a narrow four-point lead and became the first PUBG World Champion title at the Esports World Cup 2024.
They took home $700,000 prize money along with 1,000 Club Points for the club.
This year’s edition saw 24 elite teams from around the world gather in Riyadh, competing for a share of the $2 million prize pool—the largest in the history of PUBG esports.
Final Standings:
- Soniqs: $500,000 and 1,000 points
Soniqs’ player Shrims earned the MVP award, adding $50,000 to his earnings.
21. Rocket League – Team BDS Takes Crown
The Rocket League tournament saw 16 top teams battling it out in the high-octane, car-soccer hybrid game, with a prize pool of $500,000 on the line.
The grand finals were a thrilling affair, with Team BDS facing off against Team Falcons in a best-of-seven series.
Team BDS, led by their star player M0nkey M00n, emerged victorious with a 4-2 win, taking home the $200,000 first-place prize.
Joreuz from Chiefs Esports Club was named the MVP of the tournament and earned $50,000.
Final Standings:
- Team BDS: $400,000 and 1,000 points
22. Rennsport’s ESL R1 – BMW M Team Redline dominate
The highly anticipated debut of Rennsport at the Esports World Cup did not disappoint.
The competition was fierce, with 12 top teams and 36 drivers taking part in a series of high-speed races that tested their precision and endurance.
BMW M Team Redline dominated the Rennsport ESL R1 event, winning both the Drivers’ and Teams’ Championships.
Kevin Siggy took the Drivers’ Championship, earning $25,000, while BMW M Team Redline secured the Teams’ Championship with a $140,000 prize.
The event’s success solidified Rennsport’s place in the esports racing scene, despite the game still being in its beta phase.
Conclusion: A Historic Event
The Esports World Cup 2024 concluded with a grand ceremony attended by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Team Falcons was crowned the overall champion of the event.
With plans for the event’s return next year, the Esports World Cup 2024 has set a new standard for global esports competitions, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.
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