Free Fire joins the line-up for 2025\'s Esports World Cup as hugely popular event set to return

The Esports World Cup is back in 2025, and Free Fire is making a triumphant return! Following the success of the 2024 event, the tournament is expanding, with Garena's Free Fire joining the lineup.

Remember Team Falcons' victory in the 2024 Esports World Cup: Free Fire Champions? Their win secured them a spot at the Free Fire World Series Global Finals in Rio de Janeiro. Now, they and other competitors will have another chance to shine.

Free Fire will share the spotlight with Honor of Kings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This event, a Gamers8 spin-off, reflects Saudi Arabia's significant investment in establishing itself as a global esports hub. The Esports World Cup offers substantial prizes and a high-profile platform.

The high production values of the Esports World Cup are undeniable. The event's allure is clear, attracting games like Free Fire to compete for global recognition. However, it remains to be seen if the tournament can maintain its momentum and compete with other major global esports events. While undeniably glamorous, its status as a secondary event to some larger tournaments might pose a challenge.

Despite this, the 2025 event marks a significant comeback, especially considering the cancellation of the Free Fire World Series in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.