The Esports World Cup 2025 officially kicked off on July 10, 2025, with a spectacular Opening Ceremony, launching the seven-week global esports event. The ceremony featured a headlining performance by Post Malone, drawing thousands of fans in person and reaching millions more during the live online broadcast.
In partnership with The Esports World Cup Foundation, MDLBEAST, TAIT, Possible and Potion Projects, The Event Verse delivered exceptional execution, managing the full scope of hospitality and logistics for artists, gamers, and crew, handling everything from advancing, on site logistics and hospitality, to the Red Carpet engagements, show day operations, and accreditation.
A major highlight of the ceremony was the live debut of the official song of the year, “Til My Fingers Bled.” This genre-blending collaboration—featuring DINO of SEVENTEEN, Duckwrth, and Telle Smith of The Word Alive—was an instant hit, surging past two million Spotify streams in its first week. The spectacular also featured performances by GRAMMY-nominated producer Alesso and virtuoso cellist Tina Guo. The entire show was staged on a massive 40-meter mountain stage with dynamic visuals, perfectly reflecting the high stakes and global spirit of esports.
Weeks before the live broadcast, The Event Verse team was critical in planning and managing all crew logistics. This included contracting hotels and other essential suppliers, comprehensive training, and daily management to ensure every staff member could remain focused on their core priorities.
In the fast-paced world of live broadcast, every second counts. The Event Verse’s Talent Liaisons played an integral role, working hand-in-hand with the creative production team, world-famous wardrobe and makeup teams, and the Black Skull teams. They were the crucial link, connecting all involved parties to operate in perfectly scheduled harmony.
As the Opening Ceremony was integral to the Esports World Cup 2025, our accreditation team worked in close collaboration with the World Cup organisers. We successfully streamlined the accreditation process, ensuring that both the main event and the ceremony’s systems were perfectly aligned. By utilising our RFID system, we guaranteed seamless execution for all talent and working personnel.