Esports World Cup 2025: S8UL, one of the most popular names in international esports and gaming content, has officially confirmed its presence in five top titles at the much-awaited Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025. The event is set to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between July 7 and August 24.
In its initial wave of announcements, S8UL announced that it will be competing in Chess, EAFC 25, Tekken 8, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Apex Legends. Additional games and official player rosters will be announced in the following weeks.
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The Esports World Cup 2025 will be the largest esports event in history. With 24 of the world's most competitive titles and the biggest prize pool ever, it will also award a Club Champion — the best-performing organization across all the games. The festival will be spread across 50,000 square meters with a packed lineup of fan zones, pop culture areas, and entertainment, and will be the biggest global gaming festival.
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One of the most thrilling highlights of the year is the introduction of Chess as an official esport, courtesy of a partnership between the Esports World Cup Foundation and Chess.com. The event will have a prize pool of $1.5 million (approximately Rs 12.8 crores), and S8UL will create history by becoming India's first-ever team to represent the nation in Chess at this level.
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We wanted our community to be along for the ride from day one," Animesh Agarwal, Co-founder and CEO of S8UL, said. "The title reveal video wasn't about revealing titles – it was about demonstrating that our power is not only in how we play, but how we narrate.
He went on to say, "This is a turning point for Indian esports. Playing games such as EAFC, Warzone, Apex, Tekken, and Chess is not merely about playing — it's about making a statement. S8UL is going global. We're entering spaces people never thought an Indian org would enter. And we're doing it with heart, skill, and purpose. This is just the start."
To kick off their campaign, S8UL released a fun, high-energy video starring popular creator BeYouNick and their star-studded roster of creators, introducing fans to what to expect.
But S8UL's ambitions don't end there. The org is organizing one of its largest campaigns to date, with a pan-India tour of 20+ cities in the run-up to the World Cup. Fans can expect never-before-seen content, engaging IRL experiences, behind-the-scenes access, roster reveals, and even opportunities to travel and celebrate with the team.
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