The Esports World Cup 2024 (EWC) tournament for Free Fire is considered one of the most prominent global events held in Riyadh, gathering the strongest teams from various continents to compete for a historic title and huge cash prizes. It is part of the larger event "World Cup for Esports."
Free FireJul 10, 2024 – Jul 14, 2024Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
$1,000,000Esports World Cup Foundation ESL FACEIT Group
$1,000,000Esports World Cup Foundation ESL FACEIT GroupFormat
Here is a refined and professional English paraphrase of the tournament structure, organized for clarity:
Tournament Format & Schedule
1. Knockout Stage (July 10th – 12th, 2024)
- Participants: 18 teams, split into 3 groups of 6.
- Match Count: A total of 18 matches (each group competes in 12).
- The Stakes: The top 12 teams on the overall leaderboard qualify for the Points Rush and the Grand Finals.
2. Points Rush (July 13th, 2024)
- Participants: The 12 qualifying teams from the Knockout Stage.
- Match Count: 6 matches.
- Objective: Teams compete to earn headstart points. These bonus points are awarded based on final placement at the end of the day and are carried over to the championship round.
3. Grand Finals (July 14th, 2024)
- Participants: 12 teams.
- Match Count: 6 matches.
- Starting Score: Teams do not start from zero; they begin the day with their accumulated headstart points from the Points Rush.
- Final Goal: The team with the highest total points after 6 matches is crowned the champion.