Updated on July 7, 10:15 a.m. (GMT+8): Updated schedule.
The inaugural Esports World Cup ignites with the Riyadh Masters 2024, a Dota 2 tournament where the world’s 20 top teams clash for a staggering US$5 million prize pool.
But beyond the tournament, there’s even more riches on the line. Victory grants coveted Club Points, the key to unlocking the lion’s share of the massive US$7 million Club Championship prize money.
Organizations with the most Club Points across various EWC tournaments will claim esports glory and a hefty financial reward.
This high-stakes desert showdown unfolds amidst the grandeur of Riyadh’s Boulevard Riyadh City. Each team will fight for tournament glory and the crucial advantage that Club Points offer in the ultimate EWC competition.
What is the Riyadh Masters 2024?
The tournament is the third edition of the Riyadh Masters series and the final championship of the ESL Pro Tour’s second season. Announced on February 5, 2024, it is part of the Esports World Cup lineup.
What is the Esports World Cup 2024?
The Esports World Cup 2024 is the inaugural event of its kind, replacing the previous Gamers8 festival. This annual international esports tournament series will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 3 to August 25, 2024, featuring competitions in 22 video game titles.
EWC 2024 offers esports history’s largest combined prize pool, exceeding US$60 million. The event showcases a diverse range of games, including popular titles like League of Legends, Dota 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and mobile games like PUBG Mobile and Free Fire.
Riyadh Masters 2024 format
Victory at the Riyadh Masters 2024 demands a brutal climb. Twelve battle-hardened teams from regional qualifiers clash in the Play-In Stage, which consists of two groups of six battling in best-of-two matches. Only the top three from each group ascend to the prestigious Group Stage.
The stakes soar in the Group Stage. Here, qualifiers join forces with the ESL Pro Tour elite. Two groups of eight fight a round-robin best-of-two battle. The top four from each group claim the upper bracket of the Playoffs.
The 5th and 6th finishers get a second chance in the lower bracket. Only those failing to secure a top-six finish are eliminated.
The ultimate test awaits in the Playoffs. This double-elimination stage offers a lifeline for one loss. All matches but the grand finale are best-of-three. Only one team will stand victorious as the Riyadh Masters 2024 champion.
Riyadh Masters 2024 schedule and results
Riyadh Masters 2024 Play-In group standings
Group A
| STANDING | TEAM | MATCH RECORD (W-D-L) | GAME RECORD (W-L) |
| 1st | Entity | 3 – 2 – 0 | 8 — 2 |
| 2nd | Blacklist International | 3 – 1 – 1 | 7 — 3 |
| 3rd | beastcoast | 1 – 3 – 1 | 5 — 5 |
| 4th | Virtus.pro | 0 – 4 – 1 | 4 — 6 |
| 5th | G2 x iG | 0 – 3 – 2 | 3 — 7 |
| 5th | LGD Gaming | 0 – 3 – 2 | 3 — 7 |
Group B
| STANDING | TEAM | MATCH RECORD (W-D-L) | GAME RECORD (W-L) |
| 1st | HEROIC | 3 – 2 – 0 | 8 — 2 |
| 2nd | PSG Quest | 2 – 3 – 0 | 7 — 3 |
| 3rd | Aurora | 2 – 2 – 1 | 6 — 4 |
| 4th | nouns | 0 – 4 – 1 | 4 — 6 |
| 4th | MOUZ | 1 – 2 – 2 | 4 — 6 |
| 6th | Azure Ray | 0 – 1 – 4 | 1 — 9 |
Play-Ins
July 4
Group A matches
| TEAM | RESULTS | TEAM |
| G2.iG | 1 — 1 | Entity |
| LGD Gaming | 1 — 1 | Virtus.pro |
| Blacklist International | 1 — 1 | beastcoast |
| Virtus.pro | 1 — 1 | Entity |
| Blacklist International | 2 — 0 | G2.iG |
| LGD Gaming | 1 — 1 | beastcoast |
Group B matches
| TEAM | RESULTS | TEAM |
| Aurora | 2 — 0 | Azure Ray |
| HEROIC | 1 — 1 | PSG Quest |
| nouns | 1 — 1 | MOUZ |
| nouns | 1 — 1 | Aurora |
| HEROIC | 2 — 0 | MOUZ |
| PSG Quest | 2 — 0 | Azure Ray |
July 5
Group A matches
| TEAM | RESULTS | TEAM |
| Virtus.pro | 1 — 1 | G2.iG |
| Entity | 2 — 0 | beastcoast |
| Blacklist International | 2 — 0 | LGD Gaming |
| Entity | 2 — 0 | LGD Gaming |
| beastcoast | 2 — 0 | G2.iG |
| Blacklist International | 2 — 0 | Virtus.pro |
Group B matches
| TEAM | SCHEDULE | TEAM |
| PSG Quest | 2 — 0 | Aurora |
| Azure Ray | 0 — 2 | MOUZ |
| nouns | 0 — 2 | HEROIC |
| Azure Ray | 0 — 2 | HEROIC |
| MOUZ | 0 — 2 | Aurora |
| nouns | 1 — 1 | PSG Quest |
July 6
Group A matches
| TEAM | RESULTS | TEAM |
| G2.iG | 1 — 1 | LGD Gaming |
| Blacklist International | 0 — 2 | Entity |
| beastcoast | 1 — 1 | Virtus.pro |
Group B matches
| TEAM | RESULTS | TEAM |
| Aurora | 1 — 1 | HEROIC |
| MOUZ | 1 — 1 | PSG Quest |
| nouns | 1 — 1 | Azure Ray |
Group A tiebreaker
| TEAM | RESULTS | TEAM |
| G2.iG | 1 — 2 | LGD Gaming |
July 7 Play-In Decider Matches
| TEAM | SCHEDULE | TEAM |
| Virtus.pro | 10:30 p.m. GMT+8 7:30 a.m. PT 2:30 p.m. GMT | MOUZ |
| nouns | July 8, 12:00 a.m. GMT+8 9 a.m. PT 4 p.m. GMT | LGD Gaming |
Riyadh Masters 2024 Play-In group standings
Group A
| STANDING | TEAM | MATCH RECORD (W-D-L) | GAME RECORD (W-L) |
| — | Gaimin Gladiators | 0 – 0 – 0 | 0 — 0 |
| — | OG | 0 – 0 – 0 | 0 — 0 |
| — | Team Falcons | 0 – 0 – 0 | 0 — 0 |
| — | Team Spirit | 0 – 0 – 0 | 0 — 0 |
| — | — | 0 – 0 – 0 | 0 — 0 |
| — | — | 0 – 0 – 0 | 0 — 0 |
Group B
| STANDING | TEAM | MATCH RECORD (W-D-L) | GAME RECORD (W-L) |
| — | BetBoom Team | 0 – 0 – 0 | 0 — 0 |
| — | Team Liquid | 0 – 0 – 0 | 0 — 0 |
| — | Tundra Esports | 0 – 0 – 0 | 0 — 0 |
| — | Xtreme Gaming | 0 – 0 – 0 | 0 — 0 |
| — | — | 0 – 0 – 0 | 0 — 0 |
| — | — | 0 – 0 – 0 | 0 — 0 |
Riyadh Masters 2024 teams
| RIYADH MASTERS 2024 PLAY-IN TEAMS | QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT |
| Entity | Western Europe Closed Qualifier Champion |
| Mouz | Western Europe Closed Qualifier Runner Up |
| Virtus Pro | Eastern Europe Closed Qualifier Champion |
| PSG Quest | MENA Closed Qualifier Champion |
| G2 x iG | China Closed Qualifier Champion |
| LGD Gaming | China Closed Qualifier Champion |
| Azure Ray | China Closed Qualifier Runner Up |
| Aurora | Southeast Asia Closed Qualifier Champion |
| Blacklist International | Southeast Asia Closed Qualifier Runner Up |
| Nouns | North America Closed Qualifier Champion |
| Heroic | South America Closed Qualifier Champion |
| Beastcoast | South America Closed Qualifier Runner Up |
| RIYADH MASTERS 2024 GROUP STAGE TEAMS | ESL PRO TOUR POINTS |
| Team Falcons | 18,280 |
| Betboom Teams | 16,300 |
| Gaimin Gladiators | 10,960 |
| Xtreme Gaming | 10,400 |
| Tundra Esports | 6,515 |
| Team Liquid | 6,038 |
| OG | 5,496 |
| Team Spirit | 5,200 |
Where to watch Riyadh Masters 2024
Fans can watch Esports World Cup 2024 matches on their official Twitch and YouTube channels.
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