What to Expect from Esports World Cup 2024 Week 1

What to Expect from Esports World Cup 2024 Week 1

Andre Guaraldo

2 Jun, 2024, 17:17

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Last updated: 9 Apr, 2025, 21:18

The Week 1 of Esports World Cup (EWC) is set to start in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, promising a first week packed with elite competitions across several major titles: Dota 2, League of Legends, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) and Call of Duty: Warzone.

Here's a deep dive into what you can expect as the world’s best teams battle for glory and massive prize pools.

Opening Ceremony - Today

The Esports World Cup kicks off with an extravagant Opening Ceremony later today, marking the official start of the event. Here's the schedule for the evening:

Opening show schedule (credits: Esports World Cup)
Opening show schedule (credits: Esports World Cup)

This evening’s opening ceremony promises to be a memorable event, marking the beginning of Week 1 of Esports World Cup.

Dota 2

The Riyadh Masters 2024 brings together 20 of the world’s top Dota 2 teams, competing for a staggering $5,000,000 prize pool. The first stage of the tournament, the Play-In, takes place this week:

  • Play-In Stage (July 4-7): Twelve teams, divided into two groups of six, will battle for spots in the Group Stage.

Dota 2 EWC tournament one-page summary offered by Esports World Cup
Dota 2 EWC tournament one-page summary offered by Esports World Cup

League of Legends

The League of Legends tournament at the EWC 2024 features a single-elimination bracket with eight top-tier teams competing for a $1,000,000 prize pool. All matches this week are Best-of-Three, except the Grand Finals, which will be a Best-of-Five series.

Bracket information on the LoL tournament on Week 1 of Esports World Cup (credits: EWC)
Bracket information on the LoL tournament on Week 1 of Esports World Cup (credits: EWC)

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Mid-Season Championship 2024, in partnership with EWC, features 23 teams competing for a $3,000,000 prize pool. This week covers:

  • Male Group Stage (July 3-7): Sixteen teams, split into four groups of four, battle for playoff berths.

Summary of the MLBB tournament at the Esports World Cup (credits: EWC)
Summary of the MLBB tournament at the Esports World Cup (credits: EWC)

Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone introduces its Resurgence mode at the EWC, featuring 21 teams of three players each, competing for a $1,000,000 prize pool. The competition includes:

  • Group Seeding (July 3): A solo mode battle with 63 players to determine group placements.
  • Group Stage (July 4-5): Three groups of seven teams compete to advance.
  • Finals (July 6): The top 14 teams face off in the final showdown.

Call of Duty: Warzone tournament details. (credits: EWC)
Call of Duty: Warzone tournament details. (credits: EWC)

How to Watch

Fans can catch all the action live on the official Twitch, YouTube and X (former Twitter) channels of the Esports World Cup. The first week of EWC 2024 promises to be a spectacular showcase of esports talent, with high stakes and unforgettable moments.

Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the scene, the EWC 2024 is an event you won’t want to miss!

Stay tuned to Strafe for more updates and detailed Social Media coverage throughout the whole event.

Featured image credits: Esports World Cup

Read also:

Esports World Cup 2024: Schedule, Format, Games and More

The Esports World Cup: Riyadh Masters 2024 returns to Dota 2

Esports World Cup LoL Tournament: All You Need to Know

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