TL;DR
- The Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 Club Championship features global multi-title organisations competing across 20+ games for cumulative points.
- Team Falcons, Team Liquid, and Twisted Minds are early favourites due to the sheer volume of rosters they’ve fielded.
- Potential contenders are also Team Vitality, Gen.G, T1, Virtus.pro, and AG.AL due to a strong combination of quantity and quality lineups.
- The increase in the number of competitions and the removal of co-branded teams will heavily shake up the standings compared to the 2024 EWC.
- Consistency across multiple titles—not just single-game wins— will be rewarded even more.
While most of the attention will be on the players at the Esports World Cup (EWC), the EWC Club Championship 2025 is what esports organisations will be paying most attention to over the next seven weeks. Winning the club championship is not just about the prestige and the glory of winning the title. With a total of $27 million on the line split among the top 24 clubs at the competition, it’s a golden opportunity to further increase the revenues of the organisations from the event and further consolidate their position in the industry.
From VALORANT to CS2, League of Legends, and even mobile titles like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and sport-based titles like EA FC, the EWC will have 25 competitions contributing to the Club Championship leaderboard. It’s not just about winning individual game titles: scoring top positions and being consistent can also be a strategy to win and secure the $7 million prize pool for the EWC Club champion.
In this feature, we spotlight the teams to watch, predict the top contenders for the Club Championship crown, and break down what fans should expect from this year’s EWC.
Teams to watch
These organisations are known quantities in the industry and have come to the EWC 2025 with a range of rosters:
| Team | Number of titles eligible for points | Why are they contenders? |
|---|---|---|
| Team Falcons | 18 | Defending champions with the largest number of rosters; deep investment across all genres, dominant in 2024 and looking to repeat at home. |
| Team Liquid | 10 | Runners-up in 2024; elite in high-value titles like Dota 2, StarCraft II, Chess, and EA FC after merging with Team Gullit. |
| Twisted Minds | 12 | Massive growth from 12th place last year; strong in Overwatch 2, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Rocket League; benefiting from MENA investment and multi-title expansion. |
| Team Vitality | 11 | Top-tier teams in CS2, Chess, and Rennsport; CS2 roster is one of the best in the world; focused on quality in titles with heavy Club Point weight. |
| Gen.G | 7 | Strong international org with top teams in Chess, League of Legends, PUBG |
Top 5 picks
Here are our top predictions for who will finish the Club Championship 2025 at the top of the table:
1. Team Falcons
The defending champions are returning with the same firepower as last year. After a dominant performance at the 2024 Esports World Cup, Saudi Arabia’s own Team Falcons are once again the favourites to claim the top spot. With the largest number of rosters across the tournament and the potential to compete for top-finishing places across most of the game titles, they’re expected to lead the standings at the end of the event. Backed by the support of the home crowd, the Falcons are poised for success.
2. Team Liquid
Last year’s runner-up is also returning with strong lineups this season. This time around, they are looking to rely on quality over quantity, featuring elite rosters in Dota 2, StarCraft II, Chess, and EA Sports FC following its merger with Team Gullit.
While Falcons have the edge in volume, TL can close the gap by finishing in the top two across multiple titles. If they can maintain the expectations set, TL is one of the few organisations that can contend with Team Falcons for first place.
3. Team Vitality
Team Vitality is a serious contender with several rosters across major titles, the first one being Counter-Strike 2. Vitality’s CS2 roster has looked head and shoulders above the rest and will look to compete for the top spot in the discipline.
Paired with competitive players across Rocket League, EA FC, Chess, and Rennsport, the team will have the chance to make the podium, after barely missing out last year.
4. Twisted Minds
Twisted Minds are the dark horse of 2025. After finishing 12th last year, Twisted Minds has made major investments to expand its competitive footprint, particularly across more niche game titles where the competition is more open. With confirmed rosters in EA FC, Rocket League, FGC titles, the MENA-based org is looking to make a significant step forward.
5. Gen.G
Rounding out the top five is Gen.G, which is mostly known for its League of Legends team. The Korean organisation, however, can also count on other game titles like Rocket League, Chess, PUBG, and VALORANT, giving them a much higher chance to fight at the top. Regardless of the results, they are expected to finish higher than 20th place from 2024.
Conclusion
The 2025 Esports World Cup Club Championship is shaping up to be the most dynamic multi-title showdown in esports history. While Team Falcons, Twisted Minds, and Team Liquid seem set to fight for the top positions due to the raw number of competitive lineups, teams like Gen.G and Vitality could shift the leaderboard dramatically if they manage to get big successes in individual games.
What’s clear is that this year’s Club Championship will make consistency a lot more important than single-title dominance. Teams will have to make sure they can consistently fight for the top spot in all of their disciplines to earn as much of the prize pool as possible.
FAQs
When does the Esports World Cup start?
The Esports World Cup 2025 officially began on July 8, 2025, with the first week of action.
How long does the Esports World Cup last?
The EWC spans seven weeks, with a total of 25 tournaments across 24 different game titles. The event ends on August 24, 2025.
Who are the best teams competing in the Esports World Cup?
The top contenders for the Esports World Cup 2025 Club Championship are led by reigning champions Team Falcons, who return with the highest number of teams (18) and a dominant track record across titles. Twisted Minds also enters the race strongly, expanding to 12 rosters and aiming for a major leap from last year’s 12th-place finish. Team Liquid, last year’s runner-up, fields top-tier rosters in Dota 2, StarCraft II, Chess, and EA FC, and is expected to perform well by earning crucial championship points.
