Esports World Cup 2025 in the discipline of Counter-Strike 2 concluded with a true sensation. The young lineup of The MongolZ defeated Aurora Gaming in the grand final, becoming the tournament champions and taking home the grand prize of $500,000.

However, it wasn't just the victory that caught attention. The main final match between The MongolZ and Aurora became the most popular of the entire tournament, gathering 739,992 peak viewers according to Esports Charts.

Tournament Progress and the Significance of the Final
On their way to the decisive match, The MongolZ overcame true giants of the scene, including Vitality , while Aurora managed to defeat Falcons and sensationally made it to the final. This clash sparked huge interest as it featured two teams previously considered underdogs on the world stage, but at EWC 2025, they proved they are worthy of playing against the strongest.

Top 5 Matches by Viewership
The MongolZ vs Aurora — 739,992 peak viewers (grand final)
The MongolZ vs Vitality — 718,181 viewers (Day 4);
Falcons vs Aurora — 645,916 (Day 4);
Mouz vs Falcons — 515,719 (Day 3);
Liquid vs Vitality — 411,498 (Day 1).
These numbers once again confirmed that viewers are interested not only in the favorites but also in new teams challenging the established leaders.

Prize Pool and Results
The total prize pool was $1,250,000 USD, distributed among the teams as follows:

The MongolZ — $500,000 + 1,000 club points;
Aurora Gaming — $230,000 + 750 points;
Team Falcons — $130,000 + 500 points;
Team Vitality — $70,000 + 300 points.

Viewership Success
In the end, the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh proved that Counter-Strike 2 remains one of the key disciplines in global esports. The tournament gathered over 14.5 million hours of viewership, and the success of teams like The MongolZ and Aurora further fueled interest in new stories in CS2 .