The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has unveiled its 2025 Club Partner Program, allocating $20 million to support 40 esports organizations worldwide. Each selected club is eligible for up to $1 million in funding to enhance their brand presence and expand their global fan base through innovative content and marketing initiatives leading up to and during the Esports World Cup 2025.

This year’s program emphasizes global diversity, with participating clubs from regions including China, Japan, India, and Latin America. Notably, S8UL Esports represents India as the sole Indian organization in the program, marking a significant milestone for Indian esports on the global stage.

The 40 selected clubs collectively engage over 300 million esports fans worldwide. The comprehensive list of participating organizations includes:

• 100 Thieves
• All Gamers
• Bilibili Gaming
• Cloud9
• Edward Gaming
• EVOS
• FaZe Clan
• Fnatic
• FURIA Esports
• G2 Esports
• Gaimin Gladiators
• Gen.G Esports
• Gentle Mates
• HEROIC
• JD Gaming
• Karmine Corp.
• Karmine Corp
• LEVIATAN
• LOUD
• MOUZ
• NAVI
• NIP.eStar
• ONIC
• POWR
• REJECT
• S8UL
• Sentinels
• Team BDS
• Team Falcons
• Team Liquid
• Team RRQ
• Team Secret
• Team Spirit
• Team Vitality
• Twisted Minds
• Virtus.pro
• Weibo Gaming
• Wolves Esports
• ZETA DIVISION

These clubs were chosen based on their competitive achievements and strong fan engagement. It’s important to note that inclusion in the Club Partner Program does not automatically grant these organizations a spot in the Esports World Cup tournament; separate qualifications are required.

The Esports World Cup 2025 is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from June to August 2025, featuring a $60 million prize pool across various games.