Esports World Cup Announces $1 Million USD Free Fire Tournament; FFWS Slot for the Winner

The inaugural edition of Saudi Arabia's Esports World Cup replaces the Gamers8 festival and introduces Free Fire with a substantial $1 million prize pool. Teams will also compete for a slot in the Free Fire World Series (FFWS) 2024 Global Finals.

Competition Format: Group Stage and Finals

The Esports World Cup: Free Fire will unfold in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, across two stages: the group stage (July 10 to 12) and the finals (July 13 and 14). The 18 teams will vie in a knockout format during the group stage, with the top 12 advancing to compete for the championship.

Slot Distribution Revealed by Garena

Garena has disclosed the slot distribution for the event, notably favoring teams from the FFWS SEA 2024 Spring with the most slots. The allocations include

• 8 slots for FFWS SEA 2024 Spring

• 3 for FFWS LATAM 2024

• 2 for Snapdragon Pro Series

• 3 for FFWS Brazil

• 1 for MEA Qualifier

• 1 for Pakistan Qualifier

Winner's Path to FFWS Global Finals 2024

The Esports World Cup: Free Fire winner secures a coveted slot in the FFWS Global Finals 2024, which will take place in Brazil, marking a significant milestone for the competition.

Free Fire's Strategic Inclusion in 2024 Esports Landscape

As Free Fire grapples with a decline in esports viewership, its $1 million prize pool inclusion in the Esports World Cup signals a strategic move by Garena to solidify its position in the global mobile esports landscape, especially with rumors of PUBG Mobile's participation.

Expansion of Esports World Cup with Honor of Kings

Honor of Kings, Tencent's upcoming mobile MOBA title, joins the Esports World Cup 2024, contributing to the tournament's multi-disciplinary nature. The EWC, set in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is becoming a prominent event in the esports calendar.

As Free Fire and other mobile games like Honor of Kings become integral to the Esports World Cup, the mobile gaming industry's continued growth and popularity are evident.