Previously, the analysis service Esports Charts released the final statistics on the distribution of prize funds at tournaments over the past year. The main result of the report is the change in global leadership: Saudi Arabia takes first place, having invested a record amount in the industry.
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In total, 39.66 million USD was awarded in tournaments organized or sponsored by Saudi Arabia in 2025. This figure allows the country to surpass traditional market giants:
China ranked second with 34.82 million USD.
The United States rounded out the top three with $23.12 million.
10 countries with the highest prize money in 2025:
- Saudi Arabia – 39.66 million USD
- China – 34.82 million USD
- USA – 23.12 million USD
- Romania — 7.79 million USD
- France – 7.57 million USD
- Thailand – 7.11 million USD
- Canada — 5.28 million USD
- Germany — 5.22 million USD
- South Korea – 5.03 million USD
- Japan — 4.28 million USD
In addition to national rankings, analysts also note individual achievements. Russian e-sports athlete and live streamer Roman “Ramzes666” Kushnarev has entered the top 10 most popular community actors of 2025, taking 9th place on the world rankings.
It was previously known that Saudi Arabia had no plans to slow down. At the upcoming Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026, $2 million will be allocated to Dota 2 alone, confirming the region's long-term strategy.
