Cristiano Ronaldo Enters Esports: Named Global Ambassador for Esports World Cup 2025

In a historic move that bridges the worlds of traditional sports and gaming, global football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has been officially announced as the Global Ambassador for the Esports World Cup 2025, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this July and August.

This isn’t just a celebrity partnership — this is a defining moment for esports on the world stage. When the most followed athlete on the planet steps into gaming, you know it’s not just a trend — it’s a revolution.

 

 

The Esports World Cup 2025 is already shaping up to be the largest competitive gaming event in history, with:

• $60–70 million prize pool
• More than 20 top-tier titles across FPS, MOBA, mobile, and strategy games
• Participation from the biggest orgs, streamers, and pros from around the globe.

Now with Ronaldo on board, the global spotlight just got blindingly brighter.

“This is not just growth — this is esports going mainstream in the loudest way possible.”

I can’t wait to witness the energy, passion, and competition live in Riyadh. This is history in the making — and we’re all part of it.

See you at the Esports World Cup 2025.