European Esports Championship 2025

Published 2025-03-13 09:35

South Korea’s Busan (March 07, 2025) The European Esports Championship 2025 will take place in Pristina, Kosovo, from July 9–13, the International Esports Federation (IESF) is excited to announce. 180 esports players from all around Europe will compete in some of the most well-known video games in the world at this competition.

The championship will feature:

Counter Strike 2 – Top 16 teams

Counter Strike 2 Women – Top 8 teams

Dota 2 – Top 12 teams

From May 16 to June 1, a rigorous online qualification round kicks off the journey to Pristina.

In front of an ardent esports audience, the top-performing teams from this stage will compete for national glory in the European Esports Championship.

“We are excited to bring the European Esports Championship to Pristina, a city with an emerging esports scene and a strong community of gamers. This event will showcase the incredible talent of European players and reinforce the growing significance of esports in the region,” – Igor Nedeski, Esports Manager at IESF.

Source: International Esports Federation

For both players and spectators, the European Esports Championship 2025 promises intense competition, live broadcasts, and an exciting esports experience. In the upcoming weeks, further information about match scheduling, venue specifics, and streaming services will be made public. About the Federation of International Esports The organization that unites World Esports is called IESF. IESF was established in 2008 by nine member countries and now has 146 Member Federations on six continents. To create a cohesive ecosystem for the growth of sustainable and responsible gaming globally, IESF unites all esports stakeholders. The largest multi-sport esport event in the world is the IESF WE Championships. In order to promote the highest standards of esports governance globally, IESF also hosts the World Esports Summit every year.