Magnus Carlsen defeated Hikaru Nakamura in a thrilling Esports World Cup semifinal, requiring an Armageddon tiebreaker. Carlsen faced a partisan crowd supporting Nakamura, who plays for Team Falcons. Carlsen will face Alireza Firouzja in the final, while Nakamura plays Arjun Erigaisi for third place.
View More Carlsen Silences Crowd, Edges Nakamura in Esports World Cup Thriller
Indian Embassy officials in Riyadh supported Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin at the Esports World Cup 2025 chess finals. This marks the first time an Indian esports organization, S8UL, fielded chess players globally. The event, with a $70 million prize pool, highlights India’s growing esports presence and government support.
View More Indian Embassy Cheers Nihal Sarin at EWC Chess Finals
Grandmaster Nihal Sarin qualified for the EWC 2025 playoffs with a 5.5/7 score at the Last Chance Qualifier. He secured four consecutive wins early on. Despite a final-round loss, his strong performance secured his playoff spot, highlighting his tactical skills and maturity.
View More S8UL’s Nihal Sarin Secures Spot in EWC 2025 Playoffs
Black Ops 6 debuted at the EWC with intense group stage matches. OpTic Gaming and Vancouver Surge showed strong performances. Unexpected results included FaZe Clan’s loss to OpTic and a 1-1 tie between Team WaR and Team Falcons. The new game dynamics created upsets and exciting gameplay.
View More Black Ops 6 EWC 2025: Group Stage Delivers Upsets and Explosive Action
The EWC 2025 playoffs for the mobile MOBA are underway. Twisted Minds and NOVA Esports won their quarterfinal matches, advancing to the semifinals. Team Vitality vs. TT Global and Alpha7 Esports vs. AG.AL are the upcoming quarterfinal matchups.
View More KWC at EWC 25 – Playoffs: The Battle of the Best Begins
StarCraft II’s legacy continues at the Esports World Cup 2025. ByuN advanced in the Upper Bracket, defeating HeroMarine and Lambo. HeroMarine recovered in the Lower Bracket, eliminating Lambo after intense matches on July 22nd. The event highlighted the game’s enduring appeal and strategic depth.
View More StarCraft II Shines at EWC 2025
NEW DELHI: The Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 group stage concluded its lower bracket decider matches on Thursday, with high-stakes contests determining the final teams…
View More MWI Group Stage; EWC 2025 Group Stage
The Valorant Esports World Cup 2025 quarterfinals saw clean 2–0 sweeps across all matches, as Paper Rex, Fnatic, Gen.G, and Team Heretics stormed into the semifinals. Meanwhile, India’s S8UL Esports impressed in Apex Legends qualifiers, and Aurora pulled off a big win in Dota 2, setting up tense playoff battles.
View More Valorant Semis Set; S8UL Shines in Apex, at EWC 2025
Day 3 of the Valorant Esports World Cup 2025 wrapped up the group stage with decisive lower bracket matches, locking in the final four playoff spots. Karmine Corp, Sentinels, NRG, and EDward Gaming secured victories to join Paper Rex, BBL Esports, Rex Regum Qeon, and Fnatic in the playoffs. In Dota 2, Team Spirit and BB Team continued their unbeaten streaks, taking commanding leads in their respective groups as the tournament heads toward its final stretch.
View More EWC 2025 Day 3: Sentinels, EDG Qualify; Spirit, BB Lead Dota 2
