Esports World Cup Playoff Matchups are Known — Here's The Schedule

After four intense days of elimination phase action, the final eight teams at the Esports World Cup 2025 are locked in. Team Spirit, PVISION, Tundra, and Team Liquid topped their groups, while Gaimin Gladiators, Aurora, BB Team, and Team Falcons fought through the lower bracket to earn their spots in the playoffs.

NaVi, Xtreme, Talon, and HEROIC all fell short, with Falcons and BB Team knocking out their regional rivals in straight 2–0s. Now, the stage is set for a high-stakes single-elimination bracket that begins this Wednesday in Riyadh.

Playoff Schedule (CET): Quarterfinals

• Wed, Jul 16 – 11:00 AM: Team Spirit vs. Gaimin Gladiators
• Wed, Jul 16 – 2:30 PM: PVISION vs. Aurora
• Thu, Jul 17 – 11:00 AM: Tundra Esports vs. BB Team
• Thu, Jul 17 – 2:30 PM: Team Liquid vs. Team Falcons

Semifinals

• Fri, Jul 18 – 12:00 PM: Winner QF1 vs. Winner QF2
• Fri, Jul 18 – 3:30 PM: Winner QF3 vs. Winner QF4

Esports World Cup 2025 is taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, bringing together elite teams from around the globe for a multi-million dollar prize pool. With international prestige and qualification to The International 2025 on the line, the stakes couldn’t be higher for every squad in attendance.