EWC 2025 Opening Ceremony Recap: Post Malone, DINO & Global Stars Light Up Riyadh

📢 UPDATED: July 10, 2025 — This is now a full recap of the Esports World Cup Opening Ceremony. Preview content has been replaced with performance coverage.

🎬 What Happened at the Opening Ceremony?

On July 10, 2025, the world witnessed the official kickoff of the Esports World Cup with a jaw-dropping opening ceremony at anb Arena in Boulevard Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia.

This wasn’t just a celebration of esports — it was a global entertainment event, fusing pop, K‑pop, EDM, metal, and classical performance art with competitive gaming culture.

📺 Watch the Full Opening Ceremony Replay on Twitch

🌍 Who Performed?

The lineup brought together top-tier international music talent with fanbases that span gaming, pop culture, and streaming:

🎤 Post Malone — Headline Act

America’s genre-bending superstar Post Malone opened the show with a powerful, high-energy set — closing with a special rendition of his hit single “Wow.” as lasers lit up the arena.

More on this performance → Post Malone EWC Set Recap

🎶 “Til My Fingers Bleed” — Official Anthem Debut

The official EWC 2025 theme song, “Til My Fingers Bleed,” was premiered live by:

• DINO (SEVENTEEN)
• Duckwrth
• Telle Smith (The Word Alive)

Produced by Alex Karlsson and T.Ma, this cross-genre track instantly became the anthem of the tournament.

Full performance breakdown → DINO & Duckwrth EWC Recap

🎧 Alesso — Electronic Energy

EDM king Alesso turned the arena into a dancefloor, bringing Coachella-style visuals with competitive gaming vibes.
More on that → Alesso EWC Performance

🎻 Tina Guo — Cinematic Magic

Cellist Tina Guo, known for her work in Wonder Woman and gaming soundtracks, performed a powerful orchestral set with projected visuals from classic game titles.

📸 Visual Experience

With holographic stage effects, floating drone lights, and cinematic projections, the ceremony matched the scale of the LoL Worlds 2022 and Olympic eSports Week combined.

Guests at Boulevard Riyadh City reported the event as “unreal, like gaming’s own Grammy Awards.”

📷 See Official Event Photos Here

🎙️ Celebrity Sightings & Cultural Appearances

• Appearances by Cristiano Ronaldo and Magnus Carlsen, official EWC ambassadors.
• Cameos in the pre-show included Pogba, Amouranth, Bugha, and streamers like Ibai and Nobru.

🎮 What’s Next?

Now that the opening ceremony is complete, championship play begins across 25 titles, including:

• Dota 2
• VALORANT
• Apex Legends
• Mobile Legends
• Rennsport
• PUBG Mobile
• League of Legends

📅 Check the full EWC 2025 tournament schedule here

Explore team matchups → EWC 2025 Full Game Coverage

🔁 Social Media Reactions

Fans from all over the world were live-tweeting and reacting on TikTok and Instagram.

“Post Malone’s energy was insane — this felt like Coachella x Worlds!”
— @GameZoneLive

“DINO stole the show. Can we get a full K-pop set next year?”
— @KpopArena

📲 Follow the live fan thread on X (Twitter)

🔗 External Links for Authority

• 🌐 Official EWC 2025 Homepage
• 📰 Press Release via PRNewswire
• 🎮 Tournament Overview via NoPing
• 📚 EWC Wikipedia Entry

📌 Related Recaps You’ll Love

• 🎧 DINO, Duckwrth & Telle Smith’s Performance Recap
• 🧨 Post Malone’s Headliner Set at EWC 2025
• 🎛️ Alesso Turns EWC into Ultra Festival
• 🔥 All EWC 2025 Performers (Full Lineup)

🏁 Final Thoughts: A New Era of Global Esports

The EWC 2025 Opening Ceremony wasn’t just a show — it was a statement.

By bringing together Grammy-winning musicians, K-pop sensations, and gaming icons, the ceremony redefined what an esports launch can look like. It bridged global music fandoms and competitive gaming audiences in one electrified venue, with Riyadh standing tall as the cultural epicenter of both.

This moment marks a turning point: the mainstreaming of esports as global entertainment.

As the tournament now kicks off with 25 of the world’s most competitive titles, fans can expect more than just gameplay — they’re witnessing an unfolding festival of music, motion, and high-stakes rivalry.

Stay locked in to UltimateRecaps.com as we bring you daily recaps, performance breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes insights from every match and every moment.

📌 More EWC 2025 Performances You’ll Love

Want to relive more standout moments from the EWC 2025 Opening Ceremony? Explore every artist who lit up the stage:

• 🎤 Post Malone’s Explosive Headline Set
• 🎧 Alesso’s Festival-Style EDM Showcase
• 🎻 Tina Guo’s Cinematic Cello Performance
• 🎙️ Duckwrth Brings the Energy to EWC 2025
• 🕺 DINO (SEVENTEEN) Makes Esports History
• 🎸 Telle Smith’s Epic Opening Moment
• 🎆 Full Opening Ceremony Recap & Highlights

Keep checking UltimateRecaps.com for new daily updates, match coverage, and artist recaps throughout the Esports World Cup 2025.