The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today announced the top 40 esports Clubs that have been accepted into the EWCF Club Partner

Program, an industry-leading initiative designed to promote the sustainable growth of esports

organizations. The $20 million program offers participating Clubs up to $1 million in funding to

expand their brand and grow their global audience through innovative content and marketing

campaigns leading up to and throughout the Esports World Cup 2025.EWC

Since 2023, the EWCF has supported esports Clubs with a carefully aligned funding model that

contributes to the Club Partner Program members' financial stability and brand growth. To achieve this, the 2025 Program will focus on fueling global fan growth across all borders and

games through impactful storytelling and creative campaigns.

Leveraging EWCF support, the 40 Partner Clubs, reaching over 300 million fans, will drive global

growth by creating compelling experiences and content that deepen their connection with fans

Embargo until 17.03.25, 2pm CET

worldwide, including behind-the-scenes production, player documentaries, and live fan

experiences that excite their communities. The 2025 program offers modular funding for

campaigns that engage fans, tell EWC-related stories, and enable Club-driven innovation.

“The EWCF Club Partner Program is a cornerstone of our mission to build a sustainable future

for esports Clubs worldwide while creating opportunities for organizations from some of the

world’s fastest-growing markets”

, said Faisal Bin Homran, Chief Product Officer at the Esports

World Cup Foundation.

"This year’s 40 partnered Clubs represent a diverse and dynamic

cross-section of global esports, spanning legacy organizations, rising stars and global

powerhouses that collectively define the rich history and the rapidly evolving future of the

industry. By investing in their growth, the program will enable Clubs to expand their audience

and reach, strengthen their brands, and gain greater visibility through fan-first content, shaping

the future of esports as a global sport and mainstream entertainment."

With this year’s focus on high-growth regions, the 2025 EWCF Club Partner Program represents

a truly global roster, including six Clubs from China, alongside additions from rapidly expanding

markets like Japan, India, and LATAM. The full lineup of Clubs, in alphabetic order: 100 Thieves,

All Gamers, Bilibili Gaming, Cloud9, Edward Gaming, EVOS, FaZe Clan, Fnatic, FURIA, G2 Esports,

Gaimin Gladiators, Gen.G, Gentle Mates, HEROIC, JD Gaming, Karmine Corp., Movistar KOI,

LEVIATAN, LOUD, MOUZ, NAVI, NIP .eStar, ONIC, POWR, REJECT, S8UL, Sentinels, T1, Team BDS,

Team Falcons, Team Liquid, Team RRQ, Team Secret, Team Spirit, Team Vitality, Twisted Minds,

Virtus.pro, Weibo Gaming, Wolves Esports, ZETA DIVISION.

The 2025 Club Program applications in China were supported by Tencent E-Sports, who have

facilitated the process for 20 Clubs that have applied. Six Clubs were selected, including All

Gamers, Bilibili Gaming, Edward Gaming, JD Gaming, Weibo Gaming, and Wolves

Esports—China’s most dominant teams, engaging over 125 million Chinese fans through

gaming, entertainment, and lifestyle content. Additionally, eStar, as part of NIP , has also been

added to the lineup, further serving the expansion of the Club Partner Program in China and activating Chinese fans.

All Clubs were selected through a rigorous evaluation process that reviewed nearly 200

applications. This included assessing their competitive track record in the Club Championship in

2024, their potential across multiple games, social media presence, fan engagement, and their

strategic plans for activating their global esports audience. Eight Clubs received direct

invitations based on their EWC 2024 Club Championship ranking, while the remaining spots

were allocated through an open application process. Nineteen Clubs joined for the first time,

and 21 returned from the inaugural year.

“Esports is evolving faster than ever, and the EWCF Club Partner Program is driving that

evolution by giving Clubs the tools to grow, engage fans, and compete at the highest level,

" said Fabien "Neo" Devide, Chairman and co-founder of Team Vitality.

"EWC 2024 was a defining

moment for us—winning points in five games, two podium finishes, and securing a top-four

finish at the Club Championship. The scale and energy of the event proved just how influential

esports has become. We’re proud to be part of the program again, fueled by the enthusiasm of

French fans who continue to support and inspire us as we look to elevate our game, win as

many tournaments as possible, and carry Team Vitality’s colours high on the biggest stage in

esports.”

Embargo until 17.03.25, 2pm CET

“As one of the fastest growing esports organizations in North America, we are delighted to join the EWCF Club Partner Program,

” said Rob Moore, CEO of Sentinels.

“Continuing the

momentum of our success in 2024, including a major win in VALORANT and significant growth

across our social channels reaching millions of fans in North America and beyond, the addition

of VALORANT to the Esports World Cup is the perfect time for us to become an official partner

and deliver new and exciting content to an even wider audience.”

"Since Day One, All Gamers has chased esports glory—pushing non-stop for over 20 years. With

years of hard work from our teams, we've scored big wins in top games and trained legends in

the scene, " said Le Kedeng, Chairman of All Gamers.

"Competing at the 2024 EWC against the

world's best, that fire burns bright. Now joining EWCF's Club Partner Program, here's our hope:

When fans worldwide see Chinese esports through AG, they won't just recall epic comebacks,

but our crew's unstoppable spirit—cutting through challenges like a blade. That combination of

grit and grace—that's China's gift to the global esports race."

Membership in the EWCF Club Partner Program is subject to annual renewal in line with the

Program’s requirements, reflecting the dynamic nature of the esports industry. A Club's

participation in the program does not guarantee a spot at the Esports World Cup 2025. All Clubs

are required to qualify through official qualification pathways to earn their spot in each game’s

EWC tournament.

The Esports World Cup 2025 will once again unite gaming and esports communities in Riyadh,

Saudi Arabia, for a global competition that will crown the next Esports World Cup Champion.

The tournament’s unique cross-game format will reward participating Clubs and players

competing for a life-changing prize pool across a mix of platforms and genres, bringing together

esports’ best teams, players and games under one banner in the largest-ever celebration of

esports.

To learn more about the EWC Club Partner Program, visit esportsworldcup.com/clubprogram.

For more information about the Esports World Cup, visit esportsworldcup.com and follow

@EWC_EN on X. Follow the Esports World Cup Foundation on LinkedIn for the latest

announcements about Esports World Cup 2025.