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Call of Duty: Warzone Returns to Esports World Cup 2025: Schedule, Format, Teams, Prize Pool, and More


Call of Duty Warzone Returns to Esports World Cup 2025
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Call of Duty: Warzone is officially making its return to the Esports World Cup 2025, with $1 million on the line and 21 top-tier Trio squads ready to drop into Rebirth Island from August 6–9 at EWC Arena 2 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.


After a successful run last year that saw Team Falcons clinch the title (and contribute to their Club Championship win), the stage is set once again for a battle royale spectacle. And yes, the Falcons are back to defend their crown — this time with an even deeper global field.


Here’s a full breakdown of everything you need to know about Call of Duty: Warzone x Esports World Cup 2025, including its format, schedule, prize pool, teams, and how to tune in.


Teams Competing at Warzone EWC 2025

This year's Warzone event brings together 21 Trio squads, each qualified through a mix of regional qualifiers and last year’s championship placement.

Team

Players

Region/Qualifier

Team Falcons

Biffle, Shifty, Soka

Defending Champions

100 Thieves

Blazt, Gabekuun, Skullface

NA Qualifier

Virtus.pro

Dongy, Newbz, Sage

NA Qualifier

Cythe

Cythe, Bigman, Anziety

NA Qualifier

Twisted Minds

zSmit, Almond, Aydan

NA Qualifier

All Gamers Global

Destroy, ScrummN, Rated

NA Qualifier

Pillos

Elolam, Tenux, Sucre

NA Qualifier

FaZe Clan

Jtecc, Flnxed, Clumziy

NA Qualifier

ELF

Echo187, Fifakill, Lenun

European Qualifier

Ninjas in Pyjamas

Stewo, Omenic, KINGAJ

European Qualifier

Team Dekii

Dekii, Stukex, Layze

European Qualifier

NOVO Esports

Wartex, CamZzz, Javiix

European Qualifier

Fnatic

Patzukka, Enxiun, Zachar

European Qualifier

ROC Esports

iVisionSR, Prxdigy, WarsZ

European Qualifier

Gentle Mates

Enkeo, Gromalok, HalloW

European Qualifier

WhateverItTakes

awbz, Bray, Teenie

APAC Qualifier

Team i hmoodx

hmoodx, IPenGuin_, Notri0us

MENA Qualifier

EVOS Esports

Robstar, Jawad, ShowStopper

MENA Qualifier

KOI

Clamp, Netodz, Vxlcom

Latin America North Qualifier

Team kngmatii

Matii, Resolve, Xtraj

Latin America North Qualifier

ARG ON TOP

GooDBye60hz, Veeyl, ElAtoo

Latin America South Qualifier

Expect fierce competition and high-level plays from every region, as returning legends and hungry newcomers chase the ultimate Warzone glory.


Tournament Format

The Warzone EWC 2025 tournament sticks to the Resurgence Trios mode on Rebirth Island, offering fast-paced, high-intensity action throughout.

1. Solo Seeding Stage

  • Each player competes solo across 4 matches.

  • Individual scores are combined to determine team seeding for the Group Stage.

2. Group Stage

  • 21 teams split into 3 groups of 7.

  • Teams face off in 4 to 8 matches (TBD).

  • Top 7 teams advance to Finals.

  • Remaining 14 drop into Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ).

3. Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ)

  • 14 teams compete in 6 matches.

  • Top 7 advance to Finals.

4. Finals – Match Point Format

  • 14 teams (7 from Groups + 7 from LCQ).

  • First team to reach the point threshold and win a match after that is crowned champion.

  • Multiple teams can hit Match Point, but only one can close it out.


No match limits in Finals, and every kill and placement matters — it’s a clutch-heavy format built for big moments.


Schedule

  • Location: EWC Arena 2, Riyadh

  • Dates: August 6–9, 2025


The four-day event includes all three stages, culminating in the high-stakes, no-holds-barred Finals. Specific match timings will be announced closer to the event.


Prize Pool and Distribution

The $1,000,000 prize pool will be split among the top finishers, along with EWC Club Points that contribute to the broader $27 million Club Championship:

Placement

Prize

Club Points

1st

TBD

1,000

2nd

TBD

750

3rd

TBD

500

4th

TBD

300

5th

TBD

200

6th

TBD

150

7th

TBD

100

8th

TBD

50

The rest of the teams (9th–21st) will earn participation points, if any, but won’t take home prize money unless changes are announced. An MVP Award — expected to be worth $10,000 — may also be presented, based on EWC tradition in other titles.


Where to Watch

You can watch the entire Warzone EWC 2025 live through:

  • Twitch: twitch.tv/ewc_white – secondary EWC stream for Warzone

  • YouTube: @ewc – full VODs, highlights, and replays

  • Co-Streams: Popular creators may host unofficial streams for extra insight (not yet confirmed)


Whether you're watching online or screaming in the arena crowd, one thing’s for sure — this is Warzone at its best.

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