The Esports World Cup Foundation revealed the 40 members of their Club Partner program.
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) revealed the members of its Club Partner program on Monday (17 March), with 40 esports clubs from all over the world selected for 2025-26. The program offers participating Clubs up to IUS$1 million in funding to expand their brand and grow their global audience through innovative content and marketing campaigns leading up to and throughout the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025.
Eight Clubs received direct invitations based on their EWC 2024 Club Championship ranking, while the remaining spots were allocated through an open application process. With 19 Clubs joining for the first time and 21 returning from the inaugural year, the Club Partner program members for the year have been settled.
The Esports World Cup Foundation Club Partner program members, in alphabetical orders, are: 100 Thieves, All Gamers, Bilibili Gaming, Cloud9, Edward Gaming, EVOS, FaZe Clan, Fnatic, FURIA, G2 Esports, Gaimin Gladiators, Gen.G, Gentle Mates, HEROIC, JD Gaming, Karmine Corp., Movistar KOI, LEVIATAN, LOUD, MOUZ, NAVI, NIP.eStar, ONIC, POWR, REJECT, S8UL, Sentinels, T1, Team BDS, Team Falcons, Team Liquid, Team RRQ, Team Secret, Team Spirit, Team Vitality, Twisted Minds, Virtus.pro, Weibo Gaming, Wolves Esports, and ZETA DIVISION.
According to the EWC's official blog post, the program focuses on high-growth regions this year. The Club Partner program represents a global roster with six clubs from China alongside additions from rapidly expanding markets like Japan, India, and LATAM.
Faisal Bin Homran, Chief Product Officer at the EWCF, said:
"This year’s 40 partnered Clubs represent a diverse and dynamic cross-section of global esports, spanning legacy organizations, rising stars and global powerhouses that collectively define the rich history and the rapidly evolving future of the industry. By investing in their growth, the program will enable Clubs to expand their audience and reach, strengthen their brands, and gain greater visibility through fan-first content, shaping the future of esports as a global sport and mainstream entertainment."
Fabien "Neo" Devide, Chairman and co-founder of Team Vitality, who has garnered points from five games in EWC 2024 and two podium finishes, said that Esports World Cup 2024 was a defining moment for them.
“EWC 2024 was a defining moment for us—winning points in five games, two podium finishes, and securing a top-four finish at the Club Championship. The scale and energy of the event proved just how influential esports has become. We’re proud to be part of the program again, fueled by the enthusiasm of French fans who continue to support and inspire us as we look to elevate our game, win as many tournaments as possible, and carry Team Vitality’s colours high on the biggest stage in esports."
The Esports World Cup will return for its 2025 iteration in July and will go on all the way through the end of August.
