The Seven Network has acquired the rights to broadcast the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC 2025) in Australia, with the tournament to air live and free on 7plus Sport from Thursday 10 July.

EWC 2025 is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and will feature over 2,000 elite players competing for a share of US$70 million, which is touted as the largest prize pool in esports history. The tournament will encompass 24 major esports titles, including Counter Strike, League of Legends, DOTA, MLBB, PUBG, and Honor of Kings.

Teams from the Asia-Pacific region, such as Gen G, Talon, and Team Secret, are expected to participate in the event. Seven's coverage will include the EWC's Opening Ceremony, which will feature a live performance by American singer and gamer Post Malone.

The event will also showcase EWS Spotlight, a two-hour live show highlighting the biggest moments of the EWC, including finals scheduled for Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The tournament will be streamed on 7plus Sport until Monday, 25 August 2025.

"By broadcasting the Esports World Cup 2025 on 7plus Sport, we're connecting Australians with a global phenomenon that's redefining sport," said Seven West Media's Chief Digital Officer, Gereurd Roberts. "As the fastest-growing sport worldwide, esports is capturing the imagination of millions, and the EWC is its ultimate stage. Seven is proud to deliver this groundbreaking event live and free on 7plus Sport, inspiring the next generation of gamers and fans."

Seven's National Digital Sales Director, Jordan King, said: "Esports is rapidly expanding, with the EWC 2024 attracting more than 500 million global viewers. We can't wait to bring EWC 2025 to a growing Australian fan base on 7plus Sport, as well as to our advertising partners."

Chief Operating Officer of the Esports World Cup Foundation, Mike McCabe, said: "The Esports World Cup brings together millions of fans, players and creators from every corner of the world... It's the scale of the competition and the passion behind it that make EWC so special. Partnering with Seven allows us to bring that energy to life in Australia, giving fans a front-row seat to the world's biggest esports tournament and welcoming them into a global community that continues to grow every day."