The 2024 Esports World Cup is scheduled to take place from July 2 to July 14, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This groundbreaking tournament will bring together multiple gaming titles under one unified championship for the first time.

The event will be hosted at the purpose-built Esports Arena in Riyadh's prestigious Qiddiya district, offering a state-of-the-art venue for competitive gaming at its highest level.

With a prize pool of over $45 million, the tournament will feature eight of the most popular esports titles, including:

Dota 2
Counter-Strike 2
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
PUBG MOBILE
Fortnite
Rainbow Six Siege
Street Fighter 6
Rocket League

Qualification rounds will begin in early 2024, with regional qualifiers taking place across:

North America
Europe
Asia
Middle East
South America
Oceania

Teams and players can secure their spots through:

Direct invitations based on world rankings
Regional qualifiers
Last-chance qualifiers in June 2024

The tournament schedule breaks down as follows:

July 2-4: Group stages
July 5-8: Preliminary knockout rounds
July 9-12: Quarter and semi-finals
July 13-14: Grand finals across all titles

Tickets for the event will go on sale in March 2024, with various packages available for both single-day attendance and full tournament passes.

For those unable to attend in person, the entire tournament will be broadcast live on major streaming platforms with commentary in multiple languages.

This inaugural Esports World Cup represents a significant milestone in competitive gaming, unifying multiple gaming communities in a single premier event. The tournament aims to establish itself as the most prestigious annual esports competition globally.

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