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Leaders
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Leaders
Team Vitality Tops Club Rankings After Week 3 of 2025 Esports World Cup
Following the conclusion of three tournaments in the third week of the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC), Team Vitality has retained its lead in the overall club rankings with 2,400 points. holds second place with 1,950 points, while Gen.G Esports trails closely in third with 1,800 points. Team Falcons ranks fourth with 1,750 points, and rounds out the top five at 1,500 points. Team Heretics sits in sixth place with 1,300 points. Two clubs share seventh place, with both Team Spirit and Team Liquid earning 1,200 points. The third week of competition in Riyadh has seen rising momentum and increasingly decisive matchups across several tournaments. While some events are nearing their highly anticipated finals, others are just getting underway, carrying with them the hopes of clubs and players from around the world. The Esports World Cup continues to cement its reputation as the largest celebration of competitive gaming globally—not only for its record-breaking prize pool and the diversity of games featured but also for the high level of competition and an immersive fan experience that has drawn thousands of enthusiasts and players from across continents. Serving as a premier international platform, the EWC brings together top-tier esports clubs in multi-title showdowns, offering the largest prize pool in the history of the sport. The event runs through August in Riyadh, which has emerged as a global hub for gaming and digital competition. Current Club Rankings (after Week 3): Team Vitality – 2,400 pts AL – 1,950 pts G Esports – 1,800 pts Team Falcons – 1,750 pts pro – 1,500 pts Team Heretics – 1,300 pts Team Spirit – 1,200 pts (tied) & Team Liquid – 1,200 pts (tied) Short link : Post Views: 140
Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
How The ‘MLBB' Women's Invitational Is Shaking Up Female Esports
The MLBB MWI is giving female players opportunities on the world stage. When the confetti cannons explode, the hosts announce a new champion and the now iconic Esports World Cup trophy is lifted, most esports fans should be able to picture the exact image in their mind even if they can't see the actual goings-on. The trophy lift moment, which is set to happen 25 times over the seven-week competition, has a similar style across almost all of the tournaments at EWC, and its slick presentation and staging stick in the mind of anyone who has watched even one. However, last weekend at the Esports World Cup something was different when MLBB hit the stage. When Team Vitality lifted the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang MWI trophy last weekend in Riyadh, instead of a group of young men standing on stage, it was a group of women, elated to have just won the biggest prize in the female MLBB circuit. The MLBB Women's Invitational is the only female exclusive tournament at the Esports World Cup, and gives female players a chance to compete in the biggest stage in esports. 'Representation alone isn't enough, you need infrastructure, visibility, and legitimacy,' said Cherry Xia, Vice President and Head of Publishing and Esports at MOONTON Games, the developer of MLBB. 'Women's tournaments like MWI at the Esports World Cup provide all three, and they change how women see themselves in esports. Headline tournaments like MWI at EWC 25 also raise the level of the overall ecosystem. When you give women a stage of this size and a massive $500,000 prize pool, you increase the talent pool, attract new fans, and show investors and sponsors that diversity is valuable, scalable, and competitive. It's a long-term investment in the health and inclusivity of esports.' Winning on a major stage means a lot to these players. Xia is a veteran of the games industry, with more than a decade of experience, and has risen through the ranks to now hold one of the most senior positions within MOONTON. However, as a woman, she has faced struggles that men may not have been subject to. She recounts a story from early on in her career where a co-worker questioned her authority because she was a woman, and that proved to be a key moment in the direction her career took, becoming a champion of females in the gaming space and, crucially, providing them opportunities they may otherwise miss out on. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder 'That's why I'm so passionate about creating platforms like the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women's Invitational, because no one should have to fight just to belong,' said Xia 'I'm glad to be part of a MOONTON Games, where we're all committed to building sustainable, professional pathways for women, and not just for visibility, but for opportunity!' In the world of esports female-only competitions are not exactly rare, but ones on this kind of scale only come around once in a blue moon. Many will tout the open ecosystems that many games have, where anyone, regardless of gender, can rise to the top of the biggest leagues. But in practice this has proven a rarity, with only a handful of women ever making it to the top levels of esports competition in such circuits. The reasons are likely more complex than most realise, and perhaps not entirely down to skill difference. So tournaments like the MLBB MWI give female players a massive stage and similar opportunities to those open circuits that they tend to miss out on. It gives them experience on a big stage, against top competition, which will only help improve their skill level and hopefully move them closer to being able to rise through the ranks of the open tournaments at the highest level. Eventually, the hope is some of these players can move across and compete in the MLBB Mid Season Cup, the other MLBB tournament taking place at the Esports World Cup. 'Talent knows no gender, but the opportunities offered are not always equal,' said Xia. 'What MOONTON Games and those in our MLBB esports ecosystem are doing now is helping close that gap. We provide the training, competition, and spotlight that female players need to be competitive, and are gradually seeing more women athletes compete even in the open category tournaments. For example, Rin "Tegami" Chanthana became the first female athlete to play in the MLBB Professional League Cambodia after competing in last year's MWI. We're already seeing women compete at high levels. With the right support systems and exposure, it's only a matter of time before the lines between men's and women's competitions begin to blur.' What MOONTON is doing to support the female MLBB scene is admirable, and is already showing that this kind of support works when it comes to bringing more female players to the top level of competition. Some other publishers are also following suit, but now we have seen that it works, this kind of support for female competition should become a standard across the industry. Everyone wants to see more female players make it to the top, especially given how large the female player base of most games is, and MOONTON is leading the charge on that front.
Leaders
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leaders
EWC 2025: Week 2 Features Emerging Stars, Heated Competitions
The second week of the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC 2025) has wrapped up with historic feats, dramatic comebacks, and rising stars, creating unforgettable moments in the world's largest Esports tournament. Week 2 saw the crowning of four champions and a major movement at the Club Championship leaderboard as more teams secured points across multiple games. The EWC 2025 is currently taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featuring thousands of the world's most prominent players who are contesting over a lucrative $70+ million prize pool and the ultimate prize: the Club Championship crown. Week 2 Highlights The South Korean Gen.G Esports secured their second international title in just over a week, snatching the League of Legends (LoL) title after defeating 3-2 in a thrilling grand finale. With a winning streak of 26 matches, Gen.G becomes the fastest team ever to secure back-to-back international LoL titles. Russian Team Spirit Clinches Dota 2 Title at 2025 Esports World Cup Meanwhile, Team Spirit clinched the Dota 2 tournament title, dropping just one game across the entire event. In the grand finale, they triumphed over Team Falcons 3-0. Showing confidence in his team and fans in Riyadh, captain Iaroslav 'Miposhka' Naidenov said: 'There is not really much emotion as the grand final was not that hard.' MLBB Women's Invitational Team Vitality secured a 4-0 victory over Gaimin Gladiators in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women's Invitational (MWI), regaining their crown after falling short last year. They also broke the MWI fastest match record twice, reclaiming it with a 9:36-minute victory in the grand finale. Team Vitality Women's Team Wins MLBB Title at 2025 Esports World Cup Free Fire The Free Fire tournament was dominated by Indonesia's EVOS Esports, who won the championship after a dramatic final battle against Team Vitality. The 15-year-old phenom Rasyah 'Rasyah' Rasyid, showed brilliant performance, becoming the youngest MVP in EWC history by earning the SONY MVP Award and $10,000 in prize money. EVOS Divine Moreover, the Honor of Kings tournament had its top 8 playoff teams set, with Paws Gaming, Nova Esports, and taking the lead. Playoffs will start next week. Team Falcons won the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) Midseason Last Chance Qualifier, beating ZETA DIVISION with ease and securing their spot in the OWCS Midseason Championship set for July 31. Club Championship Race The EWC 2025 Week 2 saw Team Vitality leading the Club Championship standings, with Gen.G Esports trying to catch up. Meanwhile, Team Falcons and are close behind. Now, with 8 clubs achieving titles across various games, teams earning points across multiple games are starting to pull ahead of the competition. Other Key Highlights The 'Stranger Things' and 'Gran Turismo' star, David Harbour, made an appearance at EWC Spotlight, where he got a Team Vitality jersey from their MLBB roster. He also joined them for a backstage game, and received an informal offer to join them, but his acting commitment prevents him from going pro. Furthermore, Week 2 marked the second time this year that siblings won EWC trophies. In addition to the Siswanto sisters' MLBB win, brothers Ričardas 'Boo' and Dominykas 'MiniBoo' Lukaševičius of Team Heretics secured the VALORANT title during Championship Weekend 1. Short link : Post Views: 100
Arab News
7 days ago
- Sport
- Arab News
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. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport 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 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 clutch plays. They reached match point by Game 6 of the finals and secured the championship after a dramatic final battle against Team Vitality. The spotlight also shined on 15-year-old phenom Rasyah 'Rasyah' Rasyid, who became the youngest MVP in EWC history, earning the SONY MVP Award and $10,000 in prize money. Other key results had Honor of Kings finalize its top eight playoff teams, with Paws Gaming, Nova Esports, and leading the charge. Meanwhile Saudi Arabia's Team Falcons claimed the Overwatch Champions Series Midseason Last Chance Qualifier, defeating ZETA DIVISION to secure their place in the OWCS Midseason Championship beginning July 31. Club Championship standings At the close of week two on July 20, Team Vitality lead the Club Championship standings, with Gen.G Esports in hot pursuit. Team Falcons and are close behind. With eight clubs now holding titles across different games, teams earning points in multiple disciplines are beginning to separate from the rest of the pack.
Arab News
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Team Vitality top leaderboard of Esports World Cup's Club Championship in Riyadh
RIYADH: The 2025 Esports World Cup has concluded its second week of competitive gaming, with teams contending for a share of the historic prize pool and the ultimate prize: the Club Championship crown. The event is being held in the Boulevard City entertainment hub in Riyadh, where thousands of the world's top players are to compete in another five weeks of matches. The tournament's second week featured dramatic comebacks and dominant performances. Four new champions emerged, and the Club Championship leaderboard saw significant changes as teams earned points in multiple games. South Korea's Gen.G Esports won their second international title in just over a week, defeating Chinese team by 3-2 in a thrilling League of Legends grand final. Gen.G's undefeated run in the Esports World Cup has extended their winning streak to 26 matches. They have also become the fastest team to secure back-to-back League of Legends championship titles. Team Spirit, the Russian esports team, became champions of the Dota 2 tournament, losing only one game throughout the event. In the grand final they defeated Team Falcons by 3-0. Their captain Yaroslav 'Miposhka' Naidenov said: 'There is not really much emotion as the grand final was not that hard.' French esports organization Team Vitality achieved a perfect 4-0 victory over the Canadian team Gaimin Gladiators in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women's Invitational (MWI), reclaiming their title after falling short last year. The Indonesian sisters Chell and Cinny, part of Team Vitality, won their first EWC title after finishing as runners-up in 2024. Indonesia's EVOS Esports dominated the Free Fire tournament, reaching match point by Game 6 of the finals and winning the championship after a dramatic final against Team Vitality. Rasyah Rasyid, 15, became the youngest most valuable player in EWC history, earning the Sony MVP Award and the $10,000 prize. Team Vitality stood at the top of the Club Championship standings on Monday, followed by Gen.G Esports, Team Falcons, and
