We're part of the new chapter in esports history.
We’re pleased to announce that Guild has joined the Esports World Cup Club Program, a scheme launched by the Esports World Cup Foundation to incentivise leading esports organisations to expand their competitive presence at the Esports World Cup.
The EWC is an annual esports tournament hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which brings together esports organisations from across the globe in an eight-week tournament across 19 different video games including Fortnite, EA FC, Rocket League and Street Fighter. The inaugural tournament will take place in July and August 2024. Guild is a partner team of the EWC and will attend and compete at the tournament.
The Esports World Cup represents a significant milestone for Guild as it expands into the MENA region. MENA is the world's fastest-growing gaming market, with the total number of gamers reaching 68.4 million in 2023 (source: Niko Partners, 2024). The tournament has a total prize pool of $60 million, with $40 million to be won by players and $20 million by esports teams. The prize fund for teams will be split among the top 16 finishers in the Club Championship. All qualified teams with participation in at least two games will be competing in the Club Championship for the chance to win part of the prize pool.
Jasmine Skee, CEO of Guild Esports, commented: "The Esports World Cup will be the pinnacle of professional gaming, with the biggest prize pool in history and attended by the best and brightest of the esports world. Our presence in Riyadh reflects the EWC Foundation's dedication and investment in the industry. We're delighted to be competing alongside titans of the esports world and talented newcomers, in an experience we are sure will delight our fans, all while growing our international presence. It's a thrilling opportunity for us to showcase our skills, connect with new fans, and contribute to a vibrant future for esports worldwide."
Luke Jones, Vice President of Commercial, Esports and Gaming at Guild Esports, commented: "Guild's commitment to esports excellence and our international audience were crucial to our selection as a partner team for the Esports World Cup. Our Academy and world-class headquarters in Shoreditch give our players a key advantage as they prepare for the tournament. With an unprecedentedly large prize pool up for grabs, there is no better place for our players to demonstrate their skill than at the Esports World Cup."
