StarCraft II And Mobile Legends: Bang Bang See Pivotal Matches At Esports World Cup 2025
The Esports World Cup (EWC 2025) is captivating audiences at Boulevard Riyadh City with thrilling matches. In the "StarCraft II" tournament, Clem from Team Liquid secured a quarterfinal spot by defeating Solar of Team Falcons. Meanwhile, Maru from Team Vitality continued his strong performance, advancing to the quarterfinals after beating Reynor of Team BASILISK.
Team Vitality's success was further highlighted when Zoun defeated ByuN from Shopify Rebellion. This victory allowed Zoun to progress to the qualification stage for the quarterfinals and elimination round. Notably, Team Vitality was the only team to achieve two wins on this day. SHIN from Weibo Gaming also advanced by defeating trigger from BASILISK.

ShoWTimE of Sentinels triumphed over Cyan from JD Gaming, moving forward to the qualification stage for the quarterfinals. Rogue of Team Falcons secured his place in the next round after overcoming HeroMarine from MOUZ. Additionally, herO of Twisted Minds advanced by defeating Cure of Team Liquid.
Classic from BASILISK concluded the day's matches with a win against Serral of Virtus.pro, earning a spot in the quarterfinals. The competition remains fierce as players vie for top positions in this prestigious tournament.
In parallel, the "Mobile Legends: Bang Bang" Mid-Season Cup (MLBB MSC) saw decisive victories. Team Liquid emerged victorious over Ultra Legends, while ONIC Esports defeated CFU Gaming. These teams will face each other on Friday at noon to determine who advances to the quarterfinals.
SRG.OG claimed victory against Virtus.pro, and Mythical Seal overcame Corinthians Esports. Both teams are set to compete on Friday at 2:00 p.m., vying for a place in the quarterfinals. The tournaments are drawing large crowds and showcasing high-level competition.
Saudi Arabia's Role in Digital Gaming
The events highlight Saudi Arabia’s rapid growth in digital gaming and its significant influence on global entertainment. The country is becoming a pivotal player in shaping this industry through such high-profile tournaments.
The ongoing competitions not only entertain but also demonstrate Saudi Arabia's commitment to fostering esports as a key component of its entertainment landscape.
With inputs from SPA