The inaugural Esports World Cup is nearing its grand finale, and Week 8 promises to be an exciting conclusion to the tournament. This final week will showcase four high-profile esports competitions: Tekken 8, PUBG: Battlegrounds, R1, and Rocket League. Here’s a guide to what fans can expect, including key matches and must-watch moments.
Esports World Cup: Tekken 8
The Tekken 8 tournament will feature 32 of the world’s best players, divided into four groups of eight in a GSL format. The competition will progress through group stages, followed by narrowing down to four groups of four, and culminating in a playoff bracket of eight.
For an exciting watch, keep an eye on Group C, which includes EVO 2024 champion Arslan "Arslan Ash" Siddique. After clinching his fifth EVO title last month, Arslan Ash will be defending his crown against formidable competitors from South Korea.
Wednesday 8/21: 17:00 UTC +3
Thursday 8/22: 17:00 UTC +3
Friday 8/23: 18:00 UTC +3
Esports World Cup: PUBG: Battlegrounds
The PUBG: Battlegrounds tournament will bring together 24 top teams from around the globe. The Group Stage will see the bottom eight teams eliminated, with the top 16 advancing to the Grand Finals, featuring 12 matches in the standard SUPER format.
Twisted Minds, the world’s top-ranked team, are the favorites to win. Fans will be watching to see if they can live up to their reputation and secure the title.
Wednesday 8/21: 18:00 UTC +3
Thursday 8/22: 18:00 UTC +3
Friday 8/23: 18:00 UTC +3
Saturday 8/24: 12:30 UTC +3
Sunday 8/25: 12:30 UTC +3
Esports World Cup: ESL R1
The ESL R1 championship will feature 12 top teams competing in both the Driver and Team Championships. Joshua Rogers, the top-rated driver, will be aiming for victory with Porsche Coanda, while Team Redline, led by Kevin Siggy, will be looking to maintain their lead over Team Vitality.
Thursday 8/22: 16:10 UTC +3
Friday 8/23: 16:10 UTC +3
Saturday 8/24: 16:10 UTC +3
Sunday 8/25: 12:10 UTC +3
Esports World Cup: Featuring Rocket League
Rocket League will feature 16 invited teams in a thrilling 3v3 format. The competition starts with a group stage consisting of four groups of four teams, with matches played in a best-of-five format. The top two teams from each group will advance to the best-of-seven playoffs.
Top contenders include Team Vitality and Team BDS, but don’t count out Team Falcons, who are looking to extend their lead in the EWC Club Standings after a strong showing earlier in the tournament.
Thursday 8/22: 14:00 UTC +3
Friday 8/23: 14:00 UTC +3
Saturday 8/24: 14:00 UTC +3
Sunday 8/25: 13:30 UTC +3
With these exciting events, Week 8 of the Esports World Cup is set to deliver unforgettable moments and showcase the best in esports. Be sure to tune in and catch all the action as the inaugural season draws to a close!