The Esports World Cup has welcomed women’s esports largest ever prize pool when the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Women's Invitational began in Riyadh on July 24 – with 12 teams battling it out for $500,000.

The winner from Team Vitality, Omega Express, Gaimin Gladiators, Tidal Legends Gaming, Falcons Vega MENA, Victory Song Gamers, CFU Serendipity, Net Angels, Zino Lilies, DreamMax Girls, Cloud9, and Falcons Vega will take home $180,000.

Containing 66 of the best MLBB women players in the world, 14 nationalities are represented in the Women's Invitational. These are: Philippines, Indonesia, China, Egypt, Malaysia, Brazil, Cambodia, Myanmar, Russia, the USA, Vietnam, Paraguay, South Korea, and Thailand.

Organised by Montoon and the Esports World Cup Foundation, the group stage starts on Wednesday at Boulevard Riyadh City, and continues on July 25, with the top two sides from each of the four groups advancing to the play-offs. The quarter-finals take place on July 26, with the semi-finals and grand final on July 27.

The MLBB Women's Invitational tournament is a significant addition to the Esports World Cup, which kicked off at Boulevard Riyadh City on July 3 and runs until August 25. The tournament reflects the growing presence of female gamers, who make up 48% of the gaming community within the kingdom.

With Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 strategy driving rapid growth, investment, and interest in the gaming industry, female gamers are playing a crucial role in its evolution. Hosting the MLBB Women's Invitational tournament at the Esports World Cup underscores the nation's commitment to enhancing the esports industry in all aspects.

The Esports World Cup – which has a $60 million prize pool, the largest in esports history – features a unique cross-game structure pitting the world’s top clubs and players against one another across 22 global competitions in 21 leading games.

More than 1,500 players, representing over 60 nationalities, are battling it out at the Esports World Cup. Week four competitions are taking place in PUBG Mobile and Overwatch 2, as well as the MLBB Women’s Invitational. – TradeArabia News Service