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Using the game version Legacy of the Void Patch 5.0.14 (it brings numerous changes to the gameplay: the increased range for Shield Batteries, the Mothership is back to its original power level, its size is increased, etc.), the Esports World Cup 2025 StarCraft II will kick off at the end of July.

The sole designated organizer of the SC2 at the EWC 2025 is the Esports World Cup’s main organizer, the Esports World Cup Foundation.

Where and When Will the Esports World Cup 2025 StarCraft II Be Held?

During the end of July, more precisely from July 22 to July 25, is when the StarCraft II competition will be held.

Sixteen players competed in the StarCraft II event at the Esports World Cup last year, and the victor took home US$400,000 of the US$1.05 million prize fund. The SC2 tournament this year has both good and bad news for the fans and participants.

The top 18 players in the game are competing to become the galaxy’s strongest person—a two-player increase over 2024. The prize pool for the Esports World Cup 2025 StarCraft II is US$700,000, more than US$300,000 less than the previous year. The EWC will divide this total, which is cumulative, among the top players in the competition. The winner will receive $200,000. The tournament features a Club Championship where participating organizations earn points for top finishes across various tournaments.

The BR Arena, also known as the stc Arena for sponsorship reasons, one of four separate eSports arenas within the Boulevard Riyadh City venue complex, will welcome StarCraft II gamers and a live audience.

Which Teams Will Take Part in the Esports World Cup 2025 StarCraft II?

Except for the current champion, Clément “Clem” Desplanches, who will return with a guaranteed slot, following regional competitions, a DreamHack Dallas 2025 event, and various other events, the remaining 17 players will earn a spot in the 2025 Esports World Cup StarCraft II festivities. The tournament’s quotas are as follows:

• Korea Online Qualifier: 2 players (“Zoun” and “Cure”)
• Europe Online Qualifiers: 2 players (“Reynor” and “Serral”)
• Americas Online Qualifier: 1 player (“trigger”)
• Asia Online Qualifier: 1 player (“Firefly”)
• DreamHack Dallas: 4 players (“Classic”, “Maru”, “SHIN”, and “Solar”)
• 2025 GSL Season 1: 1 player (“herO” and to be determined)
• 2025 GSL Season 2: 1 player (to be determined)
• Bellum Gens Elite Stara Zagora: 1 player (“ShoWTimE”)
• Global Qualifier: 4 players (to be determined)

Features of the Esports World Cup 2025 StarCraft II

There will be one specific GSL group and four participants total in the Play-In Stage (Bo3), which will kick off the StarCraft II tournament in the EWC 2025 on July 22. The top two Play-In Stage competitors advance to the Group Stage.

Competitors are to be divided into two groups of eight for the Group Stage (July 22-24), wherein opening matches will be Bo3 and the rest Bo5. This facilitates quicker progress and streamlines the phase. The top four players proceed from the double-elimination bracket that governs the Group Stage to the Playoffs.

The final and most competitive stage of EWC 2025 StarCraft II is the Playoffs (July 24). Fans will be guided through the Quarterfinals, Semifinals (both Bo5), and Grand Final (July 25) encounters (Bo9) in this phase. The EWC 2025 StarCraft II champion will be the final player standing in this high-stakes single-elimination mode. Additionally, there will be a Bo7 3rd Place match, also on July 25.

Who’ll Win the Esports World Cup 2025 StarCraft II?

Returning champions and up-and-coming talent are both represented in the Esports World Cup 2025 StarCraft II competition. Although it’s too soon to declare clear favorites, “Clem”, the current champion, and past winner “Serral” are important players to keep an eye on. “ShoWTimE”, “Reynor”, and “Maru” are other formidable competitors from the qualifiers.

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The Esports World Cup’s Twitch account allows fans of StarCraft II eSports to follow its EWC 2025 run. They can watch event broadcasts and have live chat interactions with other fans here. Additionally, the Esports World Cup features a YouTube channel that posts live announcements and VODS after games.

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