Apex Legends at the Esports World Cup: All About the Tournament!

Among the various games featured at the biggest gaming event of the year, the Apex Legends tournament at the 2025 Esports World Cup will take place from July 9 to July 11. With up to $600,000 in prize money and 1,000 Club Championship points (meaning even more rewards), the competition promises plenty of excitement.

The Global Series Midseason Playoffs will be held at the Qiddiya Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Over 40 teams will battle for glory in Respawn’s shooter, delivering epic matches along the way!

And if you want to know everything about this competition, get ready: this complete guide has everything you need to know!

When will the Apex Legends matches take place at the 2025 Esports World Cup?

This is the second year that Apex Legends is part of the Esports World Cup. On this season’s calendar, the tournament is scheduled for July 10 to July 13, featuring the Midseason Playoffs. In the gaming city, the stage for all 40 teams will be the Qiddiya Arena.

What is the format of the Apex Legends tournament at the 2025 Esports World Cup?

The group stage is the first phase of the Apex Legends competition, taking place on July 10 and 11. Two groups of 20 teams face off, with the top nine teams from each group advancing to the next stage. Those finishing lower will still have a shot in the Last Chance Qualifier on July 12, where the best-performing teams will grab the final spots for the knockout rounds.

The finals will also feature 20 teams, using the match point format, and will be played on Sunday, July 13. In other words, the first team to reach 60 points wins. Consistency is key for teams aiming to secure the coveted championship trophy.

The Apex Legends champion at the Esports World Cup will take home $600,000, along with 1,000 Club Championship points. The runner-up will receive 750 points and $300,000, while the third-place team earns $200,000 and 500 points. The fourth-place team will claim $150,000 and 300 points, and fifth place will receive $125,000 and 200 points.

The prizes continue for teams placing from 6th to 8th, with rewards ranging between $60,000 and $100,000 and between 50 and 150 points. There are also cash prizes for the remaining placements—no one walks away empty-handed—with prizes starting from $3,000 for the last-place and second-to-last teams, all the way up to $50,000 for 9th place.

Which Teams Are Playing in the Apex Legends Competition at the 2025 Esports World Cup?

Group A of the ALGS Midseason Playoffs features the current Club Champions, Team Falcons, and the Brazilian squad FURIA. Alongside them are: AG Global, Movistar KOI, NOEZ FOXX, Ninjas In Pyjamas, TSM, Team Nemesis, Fnatic, KINOTROPE gaming, Natus Vincere, Wolves Esports, Team Orchid, Zero Tenacity, Al Qadsiah, EDward Gaming, Gen.G Esports, MOUZ, ENTER FORCE.36, and Sentinels.

In Group B, you’ll find the winner of the 2024 Apex Legends tournament, Alliance. Joining them are EVOS Esports, UNLIMIT, 100 Thieves, FUSION, NRG, Twisted Minds, Gaimin Gladiators, Rival Esports, JD Gaming, S8UL Esports, Virtus.pro, SBI e-Sports, GoNext Esports, VK Gaming, Crazy Raccoon, RRX, ROC Esports, Shopify Rebellion, and Team Liquid.

Where to Watch the Esports World Cup?

Brazilian fans of Apex Legends can follow all the tournament action, with Portuguese-language coverage, through the official channels of both the game and the Esports World Cup. You can watch it live on Twitch and YouTube via the Esports World Cup and Apex Legends Global Series channels.

Apex Legends Favorites at the 2025 Esports World Cup

Ready to bet on Apex Legends at the World Cup? Then check out the top odds for the tournament. Just a quick reminder: as the competition unfolds, these odds may change.

Even before stepping into the Qiddiya Arena, two clear favorites emerge: Team Falcons, last year’s Club Competition winners, and Alliance, who claimed the Apex Legends trophy. Both teams open with odds of 7.5.

But don’t expect an easy path. NRG and Shopify Rebellion come close behind, with odds of 9.0. 100 Thieves are in the hunt for the title with odds of 11.0, followed by Ninjas in Pyjamas and AG Global, both with odds of 13.0.

There are also three teams sitting with odds of 15.0: VK Gaming, Natus Vincere, and Gen.G. As underdogs but still with a shot are TSM, with odds of 17.0, and the Brazilian team FURIA, with odds of 19.0.

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