By Sagar V. Mankar The fourth week of the Esports World Cup 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, wrapped up with a bang, showcasing intense competition across three major esports titles.
From July 23 to 28, fans witnessed nail-biting finishes in Overwatch 2, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational, and PUBG Mobile.
Let’s dive into the highlights of each competition.
1) Crazy Raccoon Dominates Overwatch 2 Tournament
The Japanese team Crazy Raccoon emerged victorious in the Overwatch 2 event in week 4. They claimed a substantial $400,000 and 1000 Club Points.
Crazy Raccoon’s roster, featuring talented players like LIP, HeeSang, Junbin, MAX, CH0R0NG, and Shu, demonstrated exceptional performance throughout the tournament.
The team maintained an undefeated streak, sweeping through the group stage and playoffs.
In the finale, they showcased their dominance across multiple maps and defeated Toronto Ultra by 4:1.
Kim “Shu” Jin-seo of Crazy Raccoon was named tournament MVP, earning an additional $50,000 for his outstanding performance.
While the tournament drew considerable viewership, it saw a slight decrease compared to last month’s Overwatch Champions Series 2024 Major. Key statistics included a peak viewership of 100,188 and an average viewership of 33,310 over 51 hours of runtime.
2) Smart Omega Empress Triumphs in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational
Smart Omega Empress (OMGE), a Filipino team, made history by winning the first-ever women’s tournament at the Esports World Cup.
They defeated reigning champions Team Vitality in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational (MWI) 2024, securing $180,000 in prize money and 1,000 club points.
Their victory in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational (MWI) 2024 was groundbreaking for several reasons:
- First Filipino team to win a championship at the Esports World Cup
- Ended Team Vitality’s 24-match winning streak
- Clean sweep in the Best-of-Five Grand Finals against Falcons Vega
This year’s MWI, held outside Southeast Asia for the first time, took place at the Amazon Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The global stage brought together 12 international teams, highlighting the growing worldwide appeal of women’s esports.
OMGE member Sheen “Shinoa” Perez was named Finals’ Most Valuable Player, earning an additional $50,000 for her outstanding performance.
The tournament was a success in terms of viewership, achieving over 2.5 million Hours Watched and becoming the most-watched women’s event of 2024. The final match between OMGE and Team Vitality drew a peak of 265,100 concurrent viewers.
3) Alpha7 Esports Clinches Victory in PUBG Mobile World Cup
Brazilian powerhouse Alpha7 Esports emerged victorious at the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2024 on July 28th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The team outperformed 28 other elite squads to secure their first international title in PUBG MOBILE.
Alpha7 dominated the competition with a total of 153 points, outpacing their closest rivals, REJECT and Tianba, by nearly 30 points. Their consistent high-level performance on the final day, with strong placements in key rounds, solidified their position at the top of the leaderboard.
The champions took home an impressive $467,312 from the $3 million prize pool, along with 1,000 club points.
This victory marks a significant milestone for Alpha7 Esports, as it’s their first international trophy since the division’s establishment in 2020.
Two Alpha7 Esports players, Mafioso and Revo, were honored with the titles of Gunslinger and Grenade Master, respectively. However, the coveted MVP award went to REJECT’s Reiji “Reiji” Maeda of Japan, who received a $50,000 bonus for his outstanding performance.
The tournament was a massive success in terms of viewership, recording 8.95 million hours watched and an average of 205,200 viewers over 44 hours of airtime. These impressive numbers make it the most popular PUBG Mobile event of 2024 and the fourth most popular since 2023.
As the Esports World Cup continues, fans can look forward to more exciting competitions and the crowning of new champions in the weeks to come.
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