Your complete guide to all the Esports World Cup 2025 opening night concerts
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Riyadh is preparing to host the Esports World Cup, the world’s largest gaming tournament, for the second consecutive time. With an increased number of games and higher prize money, the event is set to further solidify Saudi Arabia’s growing position as a significant player in international esports. This is your complete guide to the Esports World Cup 2025 opening night concerts.
Post Malone
Happening on Thursday July 10 at the anb arena, the major singer will be taking the Esports World Cup opening ceremony by storm. Austin Richard Post, known professionally as Post Malone, is known for his unique blend of genres, including hip-hop, pop, R&B, and trap. Creating his first mixtape at the age of 16, ‘Young and After Them Riches,’ Post Malone started off his professional career in a heavy metal band and later transitioned into softer rock and hip-hop.
Alesso
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In time for the Esports World Cup 2025, the GRAMMY-nominated producer has unveiled his official remix of “Ascension”, a powerful lead track originally composed for this prestigious event. Featuring the talents of GRAMMY-nominated cellist Tina Guo, the track seamlessly combines orchestral elements with progressive house beats, designed to capture the thrill of high-stakes esports competition. Alesso is no stranger to Saudi Arabia, having performed at the Diriyah E-Prix 2024 and MDLBeast SoundStorm. With chart-topping hits, Alesso has solidified his status as a leading figure in the electronic dance music scene.
Tina Guo
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Meanwhile, even if you don’t know Tina Guo’s name, you’re likely to have heard her music if you’ve gone anywhere near a blockbuster movie or video game in the past decade. The CV of the Chinese-born American cellist includes soundtracks and scores for films such as “Dune” and “Top Gun: Maverick”, alongside games like “Call of Duty” and “Diablo”, as well as performances with renowned artists including Adele, Stevie Wonder, the Foo Fighters, and Justin Bieber. Guo, whose other passion is gaming, has also worked closely with Hans Zimmer on numerous soundtracks.
Duckwrth
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Real name Jared Leonardo Lee, better known by his stage name Duckwrth, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, songwriter, and artist. He’s famously known for touring with Billie Eilish.
The Word Alive
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Metalheads, look alive, American metalcore band The Word Alive will be taking the stage alongside all the major performers, bringing a slice of their high-energy performances to the big EWC stage.
Dino of Seventeen
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Kpop fans, this one’s for you. Popular South Korean band Seventeen’s very own Dino (real name Lee Chan) is also set to perform in Riyadh next week (July 10). Dino is a South Korean singer, dancer, and rapper.
Esports World Cup 2025 opening night concerts, anb arena, 8.30pm. Book your tickets here.
