Saudi esports teams rising to the occasion at Esports World Cup in Riyadh
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s top esports teams have continued to make their mark on the global stage at the Esports World Cup 2025, with Team Falcons and Twisted Minds delivering standout victories in front of sold-out crowds at Boulevard Riyadh City.
Team Falcons recently stormed to victory in Overwatch 2, while Twisted Minds captured the Call of Duty: Warzone title in a dramatic grand final performance, adding crucial points to their Club Championship standings.
The Overwatch 2 competition showcased Saudi dominance, with all top-three places claimed by local teams.
Team Falcons defeated Al-Qadsiah Esports 4-0 in the final, their first title of the tournament. Twisted Minds claimed third place after a 3-1 victory over South Korea’s T1, highlighting the Kingdom’s depth of talent in the title.
Twisted Minds triumphed in the Call of Duty: Warzone tournament, lifting the trophy after an intense 10-game final. Along the way, they defeated top-seeded rivals, including last year’s champions and tournament favorites Team Falcons, who finished fifth overall.
Saudi teams have also earned podium finishes and top placements across a range of other competitions.
Team Falcons finished second in Dota 2 after a dominant path to the grand final, with victories over Team Liquid and Tundra Esports, before falling to Team Spirit.
In the inaugural Esports World Cup Chess tournament, Team Falcons’ Alireza Firouzja placed second behind Magnus Carlsen, while teammate Hikaru Nakamura took third.
ROC Esports delivered a historic result in Apex Legends, finishing second among 40 of the world’s best teams, and Twisted Minds reached the semifinals of Honor of Kings to claim fourth place.
In addition, Team Falcons secured sixth in Free Fire and