Post Malone’s show takes place on 10 July, 2025.

The American rapper Post Malone has announced that he will headline the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh. The opening ceremony takes place on 10 July in the Saudi capital. The esports event runs from 7 July to 24 August.

Post Malone, real name Austin Post (aka that guy with tattoos on his face), hails from Syracuse, New York. The rapper has gained critical and commercial success for his blend of hip-hop, rock and trap. His songs include Circles, Rockstar and Sunflower.

In 2024, he released his sixth studio album, F-1 Trillion. The release saw the singer move into the country music genre, while topping the album charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom. He teamed up with country stars Blake Shelton, Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen. He also featured on Taylor Swift’s album The Tortured Poets Department on the track Fortnight.

Over Post Malone’s career, he has won multiple awards, including three American Music Awards and ten Billboard Music Awards. He has also been nominated for ten Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.

The world-renowned rapper, who has sold 95 million singles and 13 million albums in the US alone, promises to captivate the Riyadh Season audience with an electrifying performance. He last performed in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia in December 2022.

Bringing the best gaming together under one roof at Boulevard City in Riyadh, the Esports World Cup 2025 is set to be the largest competitive gaming event in history, backed by a record-breaking prize pool of over SAR 262 million (around $70 million). Out of this, SAR 101 million will be awarded to the Club Championship. Another SAR 142 million will go to the winners of individual game tournaments. The remaining amount will be divided among the various winners.

Tickets to see Post Malone in Riyadh at the Esports World Cup Opening Ceremony are available now via WeBook and start from SAR 115.

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GO: Visit https://esportsworldcup.com for more information.