The Midseason Playoffs for the Apex Legends Global Series will occur in Riyadh this month. This event will run alongside 24 other games at the Esports World Cup. It will feature 40 teams competing for a share of the $2 million prize pool and valuable championship points. Our 2025 EWC ALGS Midseason Playoffs betting guide previews this event, offering insights into likely outcomes.
This competition will be the second tournament on the 2025 ALGS calendar. ALGS Midseason playoffs should be a standalone event. However, a May 20, 2025, announcement confirmed that the Midseason Playoffs would be part of the Esports World Cup. Following this update, there were changes to the tournament format. Also, the prize pool increased from $1 million to $2 million. The ALGS Midseason will run for four days, from July 10 to July 13.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | ALGS Midseason Playoffs 2025, Esports World Cup |
| 🧾 Format: | S-tier LAN tournament with 40 teams and a few stages |
| 🎮 Venue: | Qiddiya City Esports Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| 🗓️ Dates: | Thursday, July 10 – Sunday, July 13, 2025 |
Apex Legends Global Series: 2025 Midseason Playoffs will commence with a Pool Play stage from July 10 to 11. At this stage, there will be two groups featuring 20 games each. Each group will compete across a 10-match series to determine their progression in the tournament.
The top seven squads from each group will move directly to the Match Point Finals. Teams ranked 8–17 in each group will advance to the Last Chance Semifinals. The last three teams from each group exit the competition.
The Last Chance Semifinals will take place on July 12. At that stage, 20 teams will face another 10-match series, with only the top six earning places in the Finals. The Match Point Finals will then unfold on July 13. At this point, the remaining 20 teams compete under the ALGS Match Point format until a Midseason Playoffs Champion emerges. The winning squad will claim the largest share of the prize pool and secure valuable points for the ALGS Championship.
The total prize pool is $2 million, with $600,000 awarded to the champion. In addition, the tournament winner will receive 3,000 CS points and 1,000 club points.
Saudi Arabia betting websites have released Apex Legends Esports World Cup 2025 odds for this tournament. Here, take a look at the top five 2025 EWC Apex Legends favorites competing in Saudi Arabia:
Team Falcons are one of the 2025 EWC Apex Legends favorites for this title. They secured a tournament victory this year, capturing the ALGS: 2025 Open in May. Before that achievement, they placed third at the ALGS: 2024 Championship. Following their recent May triumph, Team Falcons will aim to achieve back-to-back tournament victories. Team Falcons claimed second place at the Esports World Cup last year and will seek to advance one position higher. They benefit from competing on home soil, giving them an extra advantage.
Alliance has yet to secure a tournament victory this year. However, they have reached two finals—first at the ALGS: 2024 Championship and then at the ALGS: 2025 Open. Despite falling short of those attempts, Alliance remains a formidable contender in this competition. As the reigning Apex Legends Global Series Esports World Cup champions, they have shown the ability to compete at the highest level. Given their performances this year, they have the qualities to retain their title. Alliance has ALGS Midseason Playoffs 2025 betting odds of 7.50 (13/2) to win this event.
Although a relatively new team, Shopify has earned a place in the top five thanks to its strong performance this year. They secured fourth place at the ALGS: 2024 Championship and finished fifth at the ALGS: 2025 Open. While their results have been solid, they have yet to achieve a tournament victory. To make that breakthrough, players such as Matthew “Emtee” Trengove, Brody “Xynew” Geissler, and Israel “Koyful” Lawrence will need to elevate their performances and lead the team to a title.
NRG has much to prove as they head to Riyadh for the Esports World Cup. So far, their tournament appearances in 2025 have been underwhelming, particularly at S-tier events. They placed 31st at the ALGS: 2024 Championship and 12th at the ALGS: 2025 Open. A fourth-place finish in the A-tier ALGS: 2025 Split 1 Pro League – Americas was modest, followed by a 9th-place result at the SteelSeries Invitational: North America 4 (B-tier). Based on their current form, it is hard to envision NRG dominating this competition. However, a strong start could give them the momentum needed to challenge for the title.
Apex Legends esports bookies rate NRG ahead of 100 Thieves. However, based on performances this year, we expect 100 Thieves to deliver a stronger showing in Riyadh. The American organization placed 21st at the ALGS: 2024 Championship before improving to 4th at the ALGS: 2025 Open. Their best result so far came at the CCE UCX – Ascendance Series Week 4 (B-tier), where they secured second place. To break through at S-tier tournaments, 100 Thieves must perform more precisely in the final stages. A strong start in Riyadh could pave the way for their first tournament victory this year.
Here are our EWC 2025 Apex Legends betting tips:
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It was difficult settling for an outright winner pick between the Team Falcons and Alliance. However, given their recent tournament win, the Falcons have the edge. The Saudi organization has shown it can secure a tournament win in 2025, which Alliance has yet to achieve at a S-Tier competition this year. With their star-studded squad featuring Philip ‘ImperialHal’ Dosen, Rhys ‘Zer0’ Perry, and Ben ‘Wxltzy’ Walton, we expect this team to win. The Saudi organisation has 7.50 (13/2) odds to win the ALGS 2025 Esports World Cup.
Here are our 2025 Apex Legends EWC tips:
With a title already won and a solid roster of players with huge winning experiences, we expect Team Falcons to win this tournament come July 13. Ensure you bet on Apex Legends using information from this guide.
