Esports World Cup: Seven Australia Broadcast Rights
Seven Network scores the Australian broadcast rights for the 2025 Esports World Cup, promising comprehensive coverage of the global esports event.Starting July 10, viewers can catch the action live on 7plus Sport, including live streams. The tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which boasts a massive $70 million prize pool and features over 2,000 players, runs from July 7 to August 24. Seven will broadcast the opening ceremony and a dedicated live show,”EWC Spotlight,” highlighting the finals. Stay tuned to News Directory 3 for the latest developments in the esports world. Discover what’s next as Seven Network solidifies its place in covering competitive gaming!
Seven Network to Broadcast 2025 Esports World cup
Seven Network, an Australian commercial broadcaster, has secured the rights to broadcast the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) in Australia. The deal will provide coverage of the tournament, including live streams of popular games, on its 7plus Sport streaming service starting July 10.
The Esports World Cup, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, runs from July 7 to August 24. This year marks the second edition of the tournament in its current format. Seven Network’s coverage will include the opening ceremony. In addition,the network will produce a two-hour live show,”EWC Spotlight,” highlighting the finals of various events each Friday,Saturday,and Sunday.
Several Asia-based teams, including Gen G, Talon, and Team Secret, are slated to compete in the esports World Cup.
Gereurd Roberts, chief digital officer at Seven West Media, said that esports is capturing the imagination of millions, and the EWC is its ultimate stage.
The 2025 Esports World Cup boasts a total prize fund of $70 million, with over 2,000 players expected to participate. This meaningful investment underscores the growing importance of esports on the global stage.
Earlier this month, Seven Network announced an exclusive agreement to cover the U.S. Major League Cricket Twenty20 competition, which runs from June 12 to July 13.Seven is currently airing all 34 matches from the cricket competition live via 7Plus Sport, with the final scheduled to air next month on the network’s linear channel 7mate.
What’s next
Seven network plans to expand its esports coverage, solidifying its position as a key broadcaster of both traditional sports and competitive gaming in Australia.