Ubisoft’s first-person shooter, Rainbow Six Siege, has become the latest title confirmed for the 2025 edition of the Esports World Cup (EWC).
The title is one of several titles already listed for the event taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia throughout the Summer of 2025.
The prize pool for the EWC’s Rainbow Six Siege tournament for 2025 has yet to be revealed. 2024’s tournament saw 16 teams competing for a share of a $2m (~£1.5m) prize pool. The event also formed part of the Club Championship which saw organisations compete for points across a range of titles to earn a share of an additional $20m (~£15.7m).
According to esports data platform Esports Charts, 2024’s tournament recorded peak viewing figures of 67,873 across the duration of the event with Team BDS defeating w7m esports in the Grand Finals.
2024 has been a strong year for the Rainbow Six esports ecosystem. In February, it achieved record viewership for its Six Invitational tournament while November saw it unveil a revamped esports revenue programme. The latter announcement aims to provide esports organisations with more opportunities to earn additional revenue.
Rainbow Six Siege is the seventh title announced for the 2025 EWC. It joins fellow first-person shooter Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Street Fighter 6, Dota 2, and more which have already been confirmed for the event returning to Saudi Arabia for a second year.
François-Xavier Dénièle, Vice President of Esports and Competitive Gaming at Ubisoft, spoke on the news: “We are thrilled to announce the return of Rainbow Six Esports to the Esports World Cup in 2025.
“The Esports World Cup is a premier stage that brings together some of the world’s best esports teams and passionate fans. Last year’s tournament showcased the intense strategic gameplay that our community loves. We’re looking forward to witnessing an exciting competition and creating new unforgettable moments next summer.”
The Esports World Cup Foundation, the organisers of the Esports World Cup, is backed by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fun. The event has previously faced criticism from several industry stakeholders due to the country’s human rights record.
