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Teamfight Tactics Returns to Esports World Cup 2025: Format, Teams, Prize Pool, and Schedule


Teamfight Tactics Returns to Esports World Cup 2025
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Teamfight Tactics (TFT) is back for another high-stakes run at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 11th to 15th. 

Here’s a complete breakdown of everything you need to know.


EWC 2025 TFT Prize Pool & Club Points Breakdown

The Teamfight Tactics prize pool stands at $500,000, and top placements will also contribute to an organization's Club Points, which help determine the overall EWC 2025 Club Champion.

Placement

Prize Money

Club Points

🥇 1st

$200,000

1,000

🥈 2nd

$100,000

600

🥉 3rd-4th

$45,000

275

🔢 5th-8th

$15,000

60

⭐ Grand Final MVP

$50,000

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EWC 2025 TFT Tournament Format

The TFT tournament unfolds in two phases:

Group Stage (August 11–13)

  • 16 teams are split into four double-elimination brackets

  • Each group has four rosters

  • Top 2 teams from each group advance to the Playoffs

Playoffs (August 14–15)

  • Single-elimination bracket

  • Quarterfinals on August 14

  • Semifinals and Grand Final on August 15

  • Matches are best-of-three (BO3), except for the Grand Final (BO5)


EWC 2025: TFT Schedule at a Glance

  • August 11–13: Group Stage (4 Groups, Double Elimination)

  • August 14: Quarterfinals (Top 8 teams)

  • August 15: Semifinals & Grand Final


Qualified Teams: Who’s Competing?

Six teams have already earned their spots via the Asian Champions League (ACL) 2025:

ACL APAC Qualifiers

  • Flash Wolves (APAC Qualifier 1)

  • T1 (APAC Qualifier 2)

  • Virtus.pro (APAC Qualifier 3)

ACL China Qualifiers

  • Team Falcons (China Qualifier 1)

  • Weibo Gaming (China Qualifier 2)

  • Twisted Minds (China Qualifier 3)

Returning Champions

  • Wolves Esports (2024 EWC TFT Champions)

Still to Come:

  • 3 teams from the EMEA Closed Qualifier

  • 3 teams from the Americas Closed Qualifier

    • Both ran from May 2 to June 1

  • 3 teams from the Global Qualifier (June 6–8)


All matches will be broadcast live on the EWC Twitch channel and YouTube, with venue tickets also available for in-person viewing in Riyadh.

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