The Esports World Cup will feature tournaments for StarCraft II and Counter-Strike 2 in Saudi Arabia.

The winner of IEM Katowice 2024 will receive a direct invite to the Counter-Strike 2 event.

The 2024 ESL Pro Tour Championship for StarCraft II will include 18 players and incorporate winners of previous events and top performers.

The Esports World Cup is funded by the Saudi Arabian government, through the Esports World Cup Foundation.

Specific prize pools have not been revealed, yet the StarCraft II tournament is anticipated to offer the game's largest prize pool.

The events are part of Saudi Arabia's National Gaming and Esports Strategy but have drawn criticism due to the country's human rights record.

Additional games such as League of Legends are expected to be added to the Esports World Cup lineup.