Crossfire Esports World Cup betting guide

Crossfire Esports World Cup

Betting on the Crossfire Esports World Cup will open in the days leading up to the event, with most esports betting sites offering odds for both the outright winner and individual matches.

The Crossfire tournament at the Esports World Cup is set to take place from August 19 to August 23, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featuring 16 elite teams competing for a share of the US$2 million prize pool.

Our Crossfire Esports World Cup betting guide will provide you with all the essential details, including the latest odds, participating teams, prize pool distribution, and information on how to bet and watch the Crossfire Esports World Cup.


What is the Crossfire Esports World Cup?

Crossfire is a globally popular free-to-play tactical first-person shooter (FPS) developed by South Korean company Smilegate Entertainment. Launched in 2007, the game features two mercenary factions—Global Risk and Black List—engaged in intense combat across various game modes, including Team Deathmatch, Search and Destroy, and Ghost Mode. Players select from a wide array of weapons and equipment, customising their loadouts to suit different playstyles.

The Crossfire Esports World Cup is a premier international tournament that showcases top-tier competitive play in the Crossfire esports scene. In 2025, Crossfire was included in the Esports World Cup (EWC), a global esports festival held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This inclusion marked a significant milestone for the game, aligning it with other major esports titles on a global stage.

The 2025 Crossfire Esports World Cup featured 16 elite teams from various regions competing for a share of a massive US$70 million prize pool. The tournament adopted a format that included group stages followed by single-elimination playoffs, culminating in a grand final that determined the world champion.


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Crossfire Esports World Cup betting sites & apps

Crossfire betting has steadily gained traction as the tactical shooter cements its place on the global esports stage. A growing number of esports betting sites will offer odds on the Crossfire Esports World Cup, including markets for outright winners and individual match results.

You’ll find Crossfire betting available at most leading esports sportsbooks, provided you’re located in a licensed region. We’ve highlighted our top Crossfire betting sites and apps that deliver the best combination of competitive odds, generous promotions, quick payouts, and diverse betting options.

It’s important to note that availability and regulation vary by country. For example, in regions like the Philippines, many top Crossfire betting platforms are based offshore, while in places such as New Zealand, regulated esports betting sites provide a fully licensed and legal alternative for punters. Always check your local laws and ensure you’re using a licensed operator before placing a bet.

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Crossfire Esports World Cup 2025 odds

Although betting on the Crossfire Esports World Cup is growing steadily, the range of available markets may be more limited compared to other major esports titles. Most sportsbooks will offer basic options like match winners and tournament outrights, but props and live betting may be scarce. For broader esports betting options, explore our dedicated pages on other popular titles, including:


Crossfire Esports World Cup 2025 teams

Evolution Power

  • Yan “YZK” Kai
  • Jiang “xqq” Ke
  • Ou “yh” Long
  • Li “ZAY” Zekai
  • Zhao “mino” Lumin
  • Coach: Feng “n1ce” Yongqiang

AG.AL

  • Zhang “ZY” Ye
  • Yang “Jwei” Jiawei
  • Zhang “ZQ” Qian
  • Wang “Bao” Jiabao
  • Meng “Doo” Kun
  • Coach: Liu “DoNo” Jiazhen

KINGZERO-eSports

  • Luo “HAO” Hao
  • Gao “yf” Yuanfeng
  • Xu “xn” Neng
  • Yan “9u” Shuchang
  • Ma “B1n” Hongbin 
  • Coach: Ha “Harlen” Lun

Qing Jiu Club

  • Huang “Yu” Chuyu
  • Jin “Koi” Zhaoyang
  • Xie “xmy” Mingyu
  • Dai “yj” Shenchen
  • Lin “XJ” Zhijie
  • Coach: Tian “TF” Feng

ROC Esports

  • Mohamed “Horus” Mahrous
  • Ahmed “SNARE” Salah
  • Abdelrahman “slayer” Fawzy
  • Mohamed “Snake” Ahmed
  • Youssef “tottziN” Nasser
  • Coach: Andrei “strey” Solovev

Gaimin Gladiators

  • Ozan “sp0xyy” Karabulut
  • Cem “Dizayn” Yağız
  • Abdulkadir “FLEXX” Yegin
  • Tiago “LionClaw” Moreira
  • Muhammed “Raffin” Veysel
  • Coach: N/A

Inner Circle Esports

  • Bekir “beq” Balikci
  • Marcel “AWSM” Hupp
  • Shehab “Alucard” Hossam
  • Athanasios “kiko” Traianos
  • Yannick “jin” Gemp
  • Coach: N/A

Al Qadsiah

  • Thales “Aktion” Motta
  • Felipe “Fefe” Marques
  • Rodrigo “mg” Alves
  • Gabriel “silva” Cavanias
  • Marcius “vnc” Neto
  • Coach: N/A

Team Liquid

  • Chen “577” Jinwei
  • Wang “N9” Hao
  • Ren “YDSS” Hongyu
  • Zheng “Xxiao” Qi
  • Lin “Lye” Ye
  • Coach: Zhou “x1mo” Yu

Natus Vincere

  • Juan “juan1” Carlos
  • Rafael “Akxshi” Tito
  • Adriano “adrF” Faria
  • João “JV” Vitor
  • Patrick “GDSZ” Goldszal
  • Coach: “Gow”

EVOS Esports

  • Leo “YOB1B” Bito
  • Khieyann “KSA” Angeles
  • Elvin “ELVIN” Moleno
  • Michael “KELR” Alfonso
  • “XETRA”
  • Coach: “z3r02”

UbecManiacGT

  • Jaylord “LOYY” Pasulot
  • Ken “kLb” Belgida
  • Kent “kLp” Pegarro
  • Ar “Jjhae” Bacus
  • Christopher “Kano” Robinson
  • Coach: Francis “Tankz” Catangay

BaiSha Gaming

  • Chen “577” Jinwei
  • Wang “N9” Hao
  • Ren “YDSS” Hongyu
  • Zheng “Xxiao” Qi
  • Lin “Lye” Ye
  • Coach: Zhou “x1mo” Yu

Crossfire Esports World Cup 2025 format

The Crossfire Esports World Cup format has been released with very little detail as of yet. Below you will find the format details that are available.

  • Two groups of eight teams will compete in a GSL-style elimination format
  • The top four teams from each group will advance to the Playoffs
  • The top eight teams from the Group Stage will compete in a single-elimination bracket

Crossfire Esports World Cup 2025 prize pool distribution

The US$2,000,000 prize pool for the Crossfire Esports World Cup will be distributed as the table shows below.

PositionPrize Money ($USD)Club Points
1st$750,0001,000
2nd$350,000750
3rd$210,000500
4th$130,000300
5th-8th$75,000200
9th-12th$40,000
13th-16th$25,000

Previous Crossfire Esports World Cup champions

As this year’s event will be the first edition of the Crossfire Esports World Cup, the first champion will be crowned after the grand final on August 23.


How to watch the Crossfire Esports World Cup

The Crossfire Esports World Cup will be broadcast on the Esports World Cup Twitch.tv channel (https://www.twitch.tv/ewc), with highlights posted to their YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@ewc).

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