$27 Million on the Line: How the EWC Club Championship Will Crown the World’s Best Esports Team?

The Esports World Cup (EWC) is back with a big bang, and this year, one of the biggest highlights is the EWC Club Championship 2025.

The prize pool is massive—$27 million—and fans are eagerly waiting to see how teams compete across multiple games to become the best club in global esports.

Let’s break down how this year’s Club Championship is going to work, what’s new in 2025, and what teams and viewers can expect.

What is the EWC Club Championship?

The Club Championship is a unique part of the Esports World Cup that rewards teams performing well across multiple games. While each game has its own tournament and winner, the Club Championship looks at overall performance across all EWC games.

So, if a team does well in more than one title, like winning in both Valorant and Dota 2, they’ll earn points that count toward the Club Championship leaderboard.

What’s New in 2025?

There are a few major changes to the format compared to last year:

1. More Teams – This year, 40 teams will compete. 32 teams have signed up, and 8 spots are reserved for top-performing teams from last year.
2. Joint Ventures Banned – Teams formed by combining two organisations are no longer allowed.
3. Name Uniformity Required – All rosters under a club must play under the same club name to maintain consistency.
4. Extended Prize Pool – The total prize pool for the Club Championship has jumped to $27 million, with $7 million for the winner alone.

List of Participating Teams

Here are some of the big names participating:

• 100 Thieves
• FaZe Clan
• Team Liquid
• Gen.G Esports
• G2 Esports
• LOUD
• S8UL Esports (representing India)
• Team Vitality
• Cloud9
• Natus Vincere
• And 30+ more top-tier esports clubs

To qualify, clubs had to submit their titles and rosters by May 15, or by May 31 for EA FC 2025 and Apex Legends.

How Does the Point System Work?

Points will be awarded to clubs based on how their teams perform in each EWC game. Only the top 8 finishes in each title will earn points.

Here’s the breakdown:

• 1st place – 1,000 points
• 2nd place – 600 points
• 3rd place – 350 points
• 4th place – 200 points
• 5th place – 110 points
• 6th place – 70 points
• 7th place – 40 points
• 8th place – 20 points

These points add up on a central leaderboard to decide which club is on top. But there’s a catch—you must win at least one tournament to win the entire Club Championship. Just earning points isn’t enough.

Tie-Breaker Rules

What if two teams have the same total points?

1. First, the team with more individual game wins will take the higher spot.
2. If they’re still tied, officials will compare the head-to-head match results between those clubs in the World Cup.
3. If it’s still a draw (very rare), additional criteria may be applied by the organizers.

This makes every match, even group stages, very important—a single loss could change the final standings.

Prize Pool Breakdown

This year’s EWC Club Championship has a total prize pool of $27 million, with $7 million going to the winning club.

Though the full breakdown hasn’t been revealed, here’s what we know:

• Clubs earn money on top of individual tournament prizes.
• This rewards consistent performance across multiple games, not just winning one.

Last year, the prize pool was $20 million. So this year’s increase makes it one of the most lucrative esports competitions ever.

Why is This Important?

The Club Championship promotes team versatility and encourages esports organizations to field strong rosters in multiple titles, rather than focusing solely on one game. It also:

• Encourages fair competition.
• Builds long-term brand value for esports clubs.
• Raises global awareness of esports as a serious sport.

For fans, it means more exciting storylines, surprising underdog moments, and intense cross-title rivalries.

Summary

The EWC Club Championship 2025 rewards esports clubs that perform across multiple titles. 40 teams are participating, with a $27 million prize pool.

Points are awarded for top 8 finishes, with 1st place getting 1,000 points. Teams must win at least one game tournament to win the Club Championship. $7 million will be given to the winning club.

Joint venture teams are banned, and club names must stay consistent. Even group stage matches could decide final rankings due to tie-breaker rules. This format makes the 2025 Esports World Cup more competitive, inclusive, and rewarding than ever before.