Esports World Cup VALORANT preview: Full tournament schedule, format, all participating teams

When Riot Games first announced that it would be partnering with the EWC VALORANT - Esports World Cup 2025 for TFT, League of Legends, and VALORANT, it was met with varied reactions from the esports community. Many fans were disappointed but not surprised with Riot's decision, especially with how much flak the event has gotten for sportswashing.

Meanwhile, the event promoters have revealed the full schedule and format of the tournament for VALORANT fans to look over and discuss.

EWC 2025 Valorant: Schedule

The tournament will take place between July 8 to July 13, and will consist of a group stage and a playoffs portion. The schedule has been broken down across the following days:

VALORANT fans can expect their favorite esport to be present at the Esports World Cup until 2027.

How to watch

Fans can watch the Esports World Cup on their official Twitch and YouTube accounts. Various streamers will be able to co-stream the event, so keep an eye out for your favorite content creators when the tournament begins this July.

All Club Partner Program teams

The EWC announced the teams that were accepted into their 2025 Club Partner Program, with 40 teams joining to compete from across the world. The program is highly lucrative opportunity for any organizations involved, and will help benefit teams with crucial financial support in a time where teams are looking to build towards a stable and strong future. Here are all of the teams in the Club Partner Program:

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