Esports World Cup 2025 delivers new milestones, rising stars in week 2

RIYADH: Week two of the 2025 Esports World Cup wrapped up here with four new champions, as thousands of the world’s top players continue to battle for a share of the record $70 million prize pool and Club Championship crown.

The Club Championship leaderboard had several teams secure points across multiple games.

Gen.G make League of Legends history

South Korea’s Gen.G Esports captured their second international title in just over a week, defeating AG.AL 3-2 in a thrilling League of Legends grand final.

Their undefeated run through the Esports World Cup, combined with their MSI 2025 title, has extended their winning streak to 26 matches, marking one of the most dominant eras in history.

With this win, Gen.G becomes the fastest team to secure back-to-back international League of Legends titles.

Team Spirit dominate in Dota 2

Team Spirit emerged as the champions of the Dota 2 tournament, dropping just one game across the entire event, and dismantling Team Falcons 3-0 in the final.

“There is not really much emotion as the grand final was not that hard,” said captain Iaroslav “Miposhka” Naidenov.

Team Vitality perfect in MLBB Women’s Invitational

Team Vitality stormed to a flawless 4-0 victory over Gaimin Gladiators in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational, reclaiming their crown after falling short last year.

They also broke the MWI fastest match record twice, reclaiming it with a 9 minute, 36 second victory in the grand final.

Sisters Cindy “Cinnyyy” Siswanto and Michelle “Chelll” Siswanto secured their first EWC title, following a heartbreaking runner-up finish in 2024.

EVOS Esports triumph in Free Fire

Indonesia’s EVOS Esports dominated the Free Fire tournament with consistent performances and