The Esports World Cup 2024 has made a significant addition to its lineup by including EA Sports FC 24, one of the most anticipated titles in the competitive gaming scene. Held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the tournament has attracted top-tier talent from around the world and offers an impressive prize pool of $1,000,000.
The inclusion of FC 24 in the Esports World Cup was a significant announcement made earlier this year. It followed the success of EA’s FC Pro competitions, which featured global and domestic events for aspiring pros. However, the FC 24 tournament at the Esports World Cup stands apart from the FC Pro ecosystem, offering a unique platform for competition through DreamHack events.
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s FC 24 tournament, from the schedule to the teams and the format.
Tournament Overview and Schedule
The FC 24 tournament is part of the larger Esports World Cup event, which spans across multiple games. For FC 24, the action kicks off on August 15, 2024, and will run through August 18, 2024. The tournament format is structured to ensure a thrilling experience for both players and fans.
Group Stage: August 15-17, 2024
- 16 players will compete in two groups of eight, using a round-robin format.
- Each match is played as a Best-of-One (Bo1) with nine-minute halves.
- The top three players from each group will advance directly to the Playoffs.
- Players finishing in the 4th to 6th positions will enter the Resurrection Stage.
Resurrection Stage: August 17, 2024
- Six players from the group stage will compete in a double-elimination bracket.
- The top two players from this stage will move on to the Playoffs.
Playoffs: August 18, 2024
- A total of eight players, including the top three from each group and the top two from the Resurrection Stage, will face off in a single-elimination bracket to determine the winner.
The Players
The FC 24 tournament has drawn in 16 of the best players from around the world, including both invited professionals and those who qualified through DreamHack and Last Chance Qualifier events. Here’s a breakdown of the participants:
Invited Players:
- Jonny (Team Fnatic)
- Msdossary (Team Falcons)
- PHzin (Al-Ula FC)
- Mark11 (FUTWIZ)
- Nathansr22 (FURIA Esports)
- Web Nasri (Kashima Antlers)
Last Chance Qualifier:
- jafonso (Luna Galaxy)
- nicolas99fc (Cloud9)
DreamHack Dallas:
- EmreYilmaz (Team Liquid)
- ManuBachoore (Team Liquid)
DreamHack Summer:
- AbuMakkah (Team Falcons)
- GoalPoacher (Montpellier)
- Vejrgang (RBLZ Gaming)
- Bonanno (Manchester City)
- Levi de Weerd (Team Liquid)
- Young (Tuzzy E-Sports)
HERE WE GO… 🤩
16 Players 🎮
$1 MILLION 💰
1 Champion 🏆 pic.twitter.com/tPzNKLCzWH— Brandon Smith (@BSmith_Esports) August 15, 2024
Prize Pool Breakdown
The total prize pool for the FC 24 tournament is a cool $1,000,000. Here’s how the winnings are distributed:
- 1st Place: $300,000
- 2nd Place: $150,000
- 3rd & 4th Place: $90,000 each
- 5th to 8th Place: $50,000 each
- 9th to 12th Place: $30,000 each
- 13th to 14th Place: $15,000 each
- 15th to 16th Place: $10,000 each
The Esports World Cup 2024 is a historic event, featuring a total of 21 games and a record-breaking prize pool of over $60 million. It includes major esports titles across a wide variety of genres, from shooters like Counter-Strike 2 and Apex Legends to battle royales like Fortnite, alongside other competitive staples such as League of Legends and Rocket League.
The FC 24 tournament is just one piece of this massive event, but it stands out as a key attraction for football gaming enthusiasts. With a large prize pool, top-tier players, and a well-structured competition format, the FC 24 event at the Esports World Cup 2024 is set to be an exciting spectacle for both competitors and fans alike.
