Free Fire joins the line-up for 2025\'s Esports World Cup as hugely popular event set to return

The Esports World Cup is set to make a triumphant return in 2025, with a major addition to the lineup: Free Fire! Building on the success of the 2024 tournament, which saw Team Falcons claim victory, the event promises even more excitement.

Following Team Falcon's gold medal win at the 2024 Esports World Cup: Free Fire Champions, securing their place in the Free Fire World Series Global Finals in Rio de Janeiro, Free Fire is ready to take center stage once again. This year, it will share the spotlight with Honor of Kings in Riyadh, a continuation of the popular Gamers8 spin-off tournament. Saudi Arabia's significant investment aims to establish the country as a global esports hub, with the Esports World Cup offering substantial prizes and a high-profile platform.

The impressive production values of the Esports World Cup are a testament to the considerable investment poured into the event. This explains the eagerness of titles like Free Fire to return to Riyadh and showcase their competitive talent on a global stage.

However, the long-term success of future Esports World Cups remains to be seen. While undeniably glamorous, the event currently plays a supporting role compared to other major global esports competitions. Despite this, its resurgence is a significant step forward, especially considering the cancellation of the Free Fire World Series in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.