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

The Esports World Cup is back in 2025, and this time, Free Fire is joining the competition! Following the successful 2024 event, the tournament will once again feature a high-stakes battle for glory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Team Falcons, victorious champions of the 2024 Free Fire competition, secured their place in the Free Fire World Series Global Finals in Rio de Janeiro. Their triumph highlights the intense competition and significant rewards at stake.

Free Fire will share the spotlight with Honor of Kings, both returning to Riyadh for another thrilling chapter in this Gamers8 spin-off event. Saudi Arabia's substantial investment aims to establish the nation as a global esports hub, attracting top talent with lucrative prizes.

The Esports World Cup's high production values are a testament to the significant investment. The event's allure is undeniable, attracting games like Free Fire to showcase their esports prowess on a global stage.

However, while undeniably glamorous, the World Cup currently sits behind other major global esports events in terms of overall prominence. Whether this will change remains to be seen. Nevertheless, the tournament's return marks a significant contrast to the cancellation of the Free Fire World Series in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.