How to bet on Valorant at the Esports World Cup

For the first time ever, Riot Games' Valorant is joining the action at the Esports World Cup, happening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Sixteen of the world’s top Valorant squads will battle it out for a hefty chunk of the $1.25 million (~£924,000) prize pool — and that's just a small slice of the record-breaking $70 million (~£52 million) in total prize money being handed out across the entire Esports World Cup 2025.

With the dust barely settled from Valorant Masters Toronto, this is another huge chance for teams to claim some serious silverware.

Here’s a quick guide on how to bet on Valorant during the Esports World Cup.

Top Betting Sites for Valorant at the Esports World Cup

If you're looking to place bets during the six-day Valorant tournament — running from Tuesday, July 8th to Sunday, July 13th — here are some of the best sportsbooks offering deals for esports fans:

• BoyleSports: Free bet up to £25

• Highbet: Get £20 in free bets, with winnings capped at £100

• PaddyPower: Bet £5 and grab £30 in free bets

• Sky Bet: Place your first bet and get £30 in free bets (split into three £10 tokens)

• Virgin Bet: Bet £10, receive a £20 free bet

• William Hill: Bet £10 and unlock a £30 free bet

• Parimatch: Stake £10 and claim a £20 free bet

• JeffBet: Bet £10 on sports and pocket a £30 free bet

How to Bet on Valorant at the Esports World Cup

Placing a bet on Valorant is pretty straightforward. Head to one of the recommended sites, look for the “Esports” category (usually in the sidebar or main menu), and then browse the Valorant Esports World Cup markets.

You’ll find plenty of bet types to explore, including:

• Match Winner: Pick the team you think will win a match.

• Map Winner: Predict who takes a specific map.

• Handicap Betting (+1.5): Give a team a 1.5-map cushion, meaning they can lose by one map and still win your bet.

• First Blood: Wager on the player or team that scores the first kill of a round.

• Pistol Round Winner: Bet on who will win the first or second pistol round.

• Correct Score: Guess the exact series result (usually best-of-three, but best-of-five for the final).

• Total Maps (Over/Under): Bet on how many maps you think the series will run.

• Outright Winner: Back the team you believe will win the whole tournament.

• Live/In-Play Betting: Place bets in real-time as the matches unfold and the odds shift.

Valorant Esports World Cup Schedule

Here’s how the Valorant action at the Esports World Cup plays out:

• Tuesday, July 8th – Sunday, July 13th: Group Stage & Playoffs

• Friday, July 11th: Quarterfinals, starting at 10 AM BST

• Saturday, July 12th: Semifinals, with games estimated for 10 AM and 1:15 PM BST

• Sunday, July 13th: The Grand Final kicks off at 10 AM BST

For the full Esports World Cup 2025 schedule, you can check out the week-by-week lineup across all the featured games.