Tekken 8 Esports World Cup 2025 betting preview & top picks

The Tekken 8 Esports World Cup returns to Saudi Arabia from August 13–16, bringing together 32 of the world’s best Tekken players for a US$1 million prize pool, with the winner also securing the 1,000 Club Championship points.

The format demands both precision and mental stamina. The event opens with two group stages, each using a GSL-style double-elimination bracket with best-of-three matches, before culminating in a single-elimination top-eight bracket, where matches become best-of-five to decide the champion.

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Tekken 8 Esports World Cup outright odds

• Arslan Ash – +150
• Knee – +185
• ULSAN – +200
• ATIF – +1100
• JeonDDing – +1100
• LowHigh – +1900
• CBM – +2400
• Mulgold – +2400
• Rangchu – +2900
• chikurin – +2900
• Farzeen – +2900
• Edge – +3900
• JDCR – +3900
• Bilal – +3900
• NOBI – +5900
• ilias – +5900
• Meo-IL – +5900
• PINYA – +5900
• keisuke – +5900
• Mangja – +5900
• KingReyJr – +5900
• Tekken Master – +7400
• Tibetno – +7400
• Yagami – +7400

Tekken 8 Esports World Cup betting tips

Best bet – Lim “Ulsan” Soo-hoon

Ulsan returns to Riyadh as the reigning champion after a flawless 5–0 grand final win and undefeated run throughout the 2024 event. His composure under pressure, consistent execution, and proven ability to adapt make him the most reliable pick to go back-to-back.

Value bet – Atif “Atif Butt” Ijaz

Fresh off an impressive CEO 2025 triumph, which included big wins over Ulsan in the upper-bracket final and grand final, Atif Butt arrives with momentum and confidence. His explosive style can catch top seeds off guard, making him a strong each-way value pick at longer odds with top esports betting sites.

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