Football icon fronts the world’s biggest gaming tournament as Saudi Arabia prepares for a record-breaking $70 million prize pool and global esports spectacle
Cristiano Ronaldo Joins Esports Elite as Saudi Arabia Unveils 2025 Gaming Extravaganza
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most celebrated athletes in history, has been officially named the global ambassador for the Esports World Cup 2025, a landmark event set to take place in Saudi Arabia. This announcement signals a powerful crossover between the worlds of traditional sports and competitive gaming, with Ronaldo lending his global appeal to a tournament poised to reshape the esports landscape.
Kicking off on July 7, 2025, the Esports World Cup will be the largest gaming tournament ever, featuring:
- Over 2,000 professional players
- 25 tournaments across multiple gaming titles
- A record-breaking $70 million prize pool
This unprecedented prize pot makes the 2025 edition the most lucrative event in esports history, further underlining Saudi Arabia’s rising status as a global gaming hub.
Ronaldo’s involvement as a global ambassador is more than symbolic. As a sports icon with unmatched influence and a deep connection to millions of fans worldwide, his participation is expected to bridge generational and cultural gaps between mainstream sports and the rapidly growing esports ecosystem.
“I’m excited to join the Esports World Cup as its global ambassador,” Ronaldo said in a statement. “This tournament is a celebration of passion, competition, and excellence—values I have lived by throughout my career.”
The event is also a strategic component of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, a bold initiative to diversify the Kingdom’s economy and position it as a leader in sports, entertainment, and digital innovation.
As the world gears up for the Esports World Cup 2025, anticipation is building—not just for the epic matches and massive prizes, but for the cultural moment it represents: the merging of athletic greatness and digital prowess under one global spotlight.
With Ronaldo at the helm, Saudi Arabia is set to deliver an esports event unlike any the world has ever seen.
