Gunning for glory: Trio of new champions set to be determined in Week 4 of Esports World Cup

Esports enthusiasts across Saudi Arabia and the world are gearing up for another thrilling spectacle at the Esports World Cup as three tournaments top the Week 4 billing.  

Over three sensational weeks, live attendees and global audiences have enjoyed competitive excellence of the highest possible standard at Boulevard Riyadh City. Five elite clubs have become EWC champions across six events since the Esports World Cup began on July 3 – and many more are set to face off to determine the next. 

With a series of supercharged showdowns locked in over the next six days, the Week 4 action kicks off with PUBG Mobile World Cup 2024 survival stage. After the top 12 group stage teams sealed passage to the main tournament this past weekend, the remaining 16 will battle it out to join them. The charge to avoid elimination and reach the latter stages begins on Tuesday with only four available qualification slots. The PUBG Mobile survival stage concludes on Wednesday and the main tournament begins on Friday - conlcluding this Sunday with one team destined to become the latest EWC champion. 

Audience excitement ahead of Week 4 has also reached a fever pitch in anticipation of two new tournaments debuting in the Saudi capital. In a historic moment for female professional esports, the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (ML:BB) Women’s Invitational 2024 starts on Wednesday. The $500,000 tournament pits 12 teams across four groups of three. The top two from each will progress to the playoffs and the $180,000 first prize awaits the Grand Final winner on Saturday (July 27). 

Also making its EWC entrance on Wednesday is Overwatch 2. Saudi Arabia’s Team Falcons and Twisted Minds are among the 16 teams vying for the $400 first prize with eight assured of places in the weekend’s single elimination playoffs. The Overwatch 2 Grand Final takes place this Sunday (July 28). 

The Esports World Cup is the pinnacle of professional esports – running from July 3 – August 25 with 22 tournaments across 21 titles throughout its eight-week duration. 

Week 3 concluded this past Sunday as Canada’s Gaimin Gladiators won the Dota2 Riyadh Masters and Ukraine’s Natus Vincere (NAVI) celebrated a deserved triumph in the Counter-Strike 2 Grand Final.