The biggest esports stage in the world is ready. The Esports World Cup 2025 is more than just a gaming event; it’s a celebration of culture, community, and creativity. The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has officially announced the Song of the Year, an amazing lineup of artists, and the details of the much-anticipated Opening Ceremony on July 10, just a few days before the world’s biggest esports event starts in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This year’s ceremony is slated to be a cultural spectacle, with Post Malone as the headline act and worldwide performers like DINO of SEVENTEEN, Duckwrth, Telle Smith, Alesso, and Tina Guo. The Esports World Cup 2025 is pushing competitive gaming to new heights, and fans are joining it with live performances, music from around the world, movie soundtracks, and esports stars.
“Until My Fingers Bleed” Sets the Tempo for a Worldwide Soundtrack
The official Song of the Year for the Esports World Cup 2025 is “Til My Fingers Bleed.” It mixes rock, hip-hop, and K-pop into one song. Duckwrth, Telle Smith (The Word Alive), and DINO (SEVENTEEN) all worked together on the song. All three of them are well-known in both the music and gaming worlds.
Alex Karlsson, T.Ma, and Jared Lee made the song, which captures the passion, drive, and spirit of esports. It’s not just a theme; it’s an anthem for players and fans everywhere. It brings together different types of music in the same manner that esports brings people from all over the world together.
The deep gaming roots of this partnership are what make it stand out. “Start a Riot” by Duckwrth was a well-known song in the movie Into the Spider-Verse, which is popular among gamers and animation fans. Telle Smith also sang “RISE,” the League of Legends Worlds anthem in 2018. Their shared excitement turns into a powerful sound that will keep the seven-week competition going.
This song will be played on all EWC broadcasts and content. You may find it on all streaming sites right now. The YouTube visualiser makes it even more immersive by combining powerful movie effects with video game graphics. It’s not simply background music; it’s the emotional heart of the Esports World Cup 2025.
A Star-Studded Opening Ceremony Like Never Before
The Opening Ceremony on July 10 will be an event to remember. This event honours the rapid rise of esports by bringing together some of the biggest stars in international music. In addition to gaming, it also features music.
Post Malone, the main performer at the ceremony, is not only a Grammy-nominated singer but also a gamer. Posty is notable for hosting in-game events in Apex Legends and streaming Warzone and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. His performance on the biggest esports stage in the world will honour gaming culture by combining live music with virtual graphics. He is joined by artists that don’t stick to one style:
- DINO is a K-pop powerhouse with SEVENTEEN.
- Duckwrth is a brave rapper who puts a lot of style and energy into every song.
- Telle Smith, the lead singer, mixes digital art with rock and metalcore.
- Swedish DJ Alesso gives the EWC orchestral theme a new spin in “Ascension (Remix).” Cello master Tina Guo brings together classical and modern music.
Their performance together will not only be fun, but it will also set the mood for the Esports World Cup 2025. Mike McCabe, COO of the EWCF, says that the Opening Ceremony sets the tone for the competition. It shows how music and esports can bring people together and make them love one other. The purpose of this event is to attract both new players and hardcore gamers. The music may lure people in, but the competition will keep them there.
Making an esports cultural identity by bringing gaming and music together
The Esports World Cup 2025 is different from other international competitions since it employs music to generate a sense of cultural identity on purpose. The competition is putting money into creative compositions, international partnerships, and performances led by artists with the debut of EWC Music. This makes every moment better, from the best to the worst.
The EWCF launched this project in April 2025 by recording a four-track suite at Abbey Road Studios with the help of composers 2WEI and Hollywood Scoring. Then, EWC Music included unique songs including “Alesso’s remix of “Ascension” and “Til My Fingers Bleed.” These songs are more than just side projects; they are an important part of the story of the Esports World Cup 2025.
Viranda Tantula, the Creative Director of EWC Music, said, “Music and games are both universal languages.” This year’s roster is making new sounds for a really global audience. This mix of technical skill and creative creativity is changing what an esports tournament can be.
The Esports World Cup 2025’s music is as bold, open-minded, and boundary-pushing as the championship itself. It includes everything from orchestral remixes to live DJ sets, metalcore vocals to K-pop dance melodies.
In conclusion, it’s not just a game; it’s a cultural movement
The Esports World Cup 2025 is not simply about finding victors and setting prize money records. Its purpose is to shape the future of gaming as a major cultural force. There have never been so many players, clubs, and money up for grabs in a tournament before. There are almost 2,000 professional players, 200 clubs from more than 100 nations, and a prize fund of more than $70 million. But the music, emotion, and stories from around the world are what actually make this gathering special.
The Opening Ceremony is just the beginning of a seven-week journey that celebrates everything gaming has become and where it’s headed next, from the epic intensity of “Til My Fingers Bleed” to Post Malone’s international stage presence.
If you like music, esports, or just really good competitions, you won’t want to miss the Esports World Cup 2025 in the summer. You may get tickets right now at esportsworldcup.com. They come with privileged access to the Opening Ceremony. If you want to know more, you can watch the five-part documentary Esports World Cup: Level Up, which is now on Prime Video. You may also follow the Esports World Cup Foundation on LinkedIn to get news from behind the scenes. This summer is the time to level up.
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