The EWC Prize Pool for the 2024 Esports World Cup is no joke, with announced prize pools for each game reaching at least 7 digits! The total prize money involved is over $60 million, making it the largest combined prize pool in esports history.
This year, the tournament will be held in Saudi Arabia, marking a step forward for inclusivity in esports within the country.
EWC Prize Pool
The tagline for their prize pool announcements is “Life-Changing Prize Money,” and it’s true. Competing in this tournament could potentially provide the majority of a player’s career esports earnings.
The esports World Cup prize pool starts at $1,000,000 for most games, including a variety of team games. Some events may not have their rosters and prize pools announced yet.
Notably, Teamfight Tactics and the Women’s Mobile Legends Bang Bang tournament do not have the full $1 million prize pool, but they are still significant events in the overall competition.
| Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| Club Championship | $20,000,000 |
| Game Championships | $30,000,000+ |
| Qualifiers | $7,600,000 |
| MVP Awards | $1,100,000 |
Club Championship
In addition to the main competitions, there will be a Club Competition for participating esports organizations within the EWC Club Program. The total prize money pool for this is $20,000,000, distributed among the top 16 teams.
To qualify for the Club Championship, a club must finish in the top 8 in at least two competitions, with the winner needing to be top 1 in at least one. Only participants announced as club members before June 14, 2024, are eligible to earn points for their club.
All Games’ Money Prize Pools
Here is the breakdown of the money prize pools for each game at the EWC:
Shooters
Apex Legends: $2,000,000
Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 3: $1,800,000
Call of Duty, Warzone: $1,000,000
Counter Strike 2: $1,000,000
Fortnite: Yet to be announced
Free Fire: $1,000,000
Overwatch 2: $1,000,000
PUBG: $3,000,000 (Mobile) / $2,000,000 (PC)
Rainbow 6 Siege: $2,000,000
MOBAs
Dota 2: $5,000,000
Honor of Kings: $3,000,000
League of Legends: Yet to be announced
Mobile Legends Bang Bang: $3,000,000 (MSC) / $500,000 (Women’s International)
Other
Rocket League: Yet to be announced
StarCraft: $1,000,000
Street Fighter 6: $1,000,000
Teamfight Tactics: $500,000
Tekken 8: $1,000,000
It’s clear that the EWC 2024 is offering substantial prize money across various games, making it a high-stakes and competitive event for esports enthusiasts.
