The World Esports Cup (WEC) has broken new ground by registering over 500 million viewers across all countries during its first tournament held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Team Falcons won the final and secured a $7 million cash prize.
Championship Results
Within 8 weeks, 250 million hours of content were viewed, making it the most watched tournament for 2024. A peak of 3.5 million people tuned into the League of Legends Grand Finals when T1 under Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok defeated Top Esports. The EWC turned out to be the biggest gaming and esports event globally with more than two million people attending the festival in Boulevard City.
Success of Team Falcons
Team Falcons, representing Saudi Arabia, were the leading team in the competition, participating in 18 out of the 22-game championships. They achieved a total score of 5,665 points, becoming winners of Call of Duty: Warzone and Free Fire, along with six other top-three finishes. The success of this team was celebrated at the Closing Ceremony, where CEO Mossad “Msdossary” Al-Dossary received the Club Championship Trophy from HRH Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia.
Plans for 2025
As a result of the successful 2024 edition, the World Esports Cup will return to Riyadh in July and August of 2025. Next year’s event is expected to surpass this year’s records, confirming Riyadh as the global hub for gaming and esports.
The World Esports Cup 2024 has captivated millions of viewers worldwide, highlighting the growing popularity of esports. The upcoming 2025 championship is set to be a larger event, drawing even more global attention.
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