GeoGuessr World Cup
| Most recent season or competition: GeoGuessr World Cup 2024 | |
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| Game | GeoGuessr |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2023 |
| First season | 2023 |
| Owner(s) | GeoGuessr |
| Official website | www |
The GeoGuessr World Cup is the top level of professional GeoGuessr competition worldwide. This single-player in-person esports event is organized by GeoGuessr and has been held in Stockholm, Sweden, since its inception in 2023.
History
After the success of the GeoGuessr Team World Cup in October 2022,[1] the company decided to launch a global edition for individual competitors. In October 2023, it was announced that the final phase of the championship would be held live at the SPACE Arena in Stockholm and broadcast on Twitch.[2]
Format
The World Cup is divided into several stages. All participants take part in the group phase. The best player from each group advances directly to the quarter-finals, while the second and third-placed players compete in an intermediate stage for a chance to qualify as well. The tournament continues with the semi-finals and the final, which determine the overall winner. All matches are duels played over 10 rounds of 60 seconds each.[2]
Events
GeoGuessr World Cup 2023
On October 13–14, 2023, GeoGuessr hosted the inaugural GeoGuessr World Cup at SPACE Arena in Stockholm. The tournament featured 24 participants representing 21 countries, with a $50,000 prize pool.[3] The event was broadcast on Twitch, with commentary from streamers such as Trevor Rainbolt, Mohan Govindasamy, and Pala Gilroy Sen. The tournament was eventually won by Dutch player Patrick "Consus" Noordijk, who defeated French player Mathieu "Blinky" Huet in the finals.[4][5][6]
GeoGuessr World Cup 2024
The second World Cup took place from September 11–14 September, 2024, beginning with a group knock-out stage.[4] The final was held at the Blue Hall at Stockholm City Hall,[7][8] and concluded with 2023 runner-up Blinky winning 3–2 over American player MK, taking home $25,678 as a first-place prize.[9]
Seasons
| Year | Venue | Winner | Runner-up | Other semi-finalists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |  Space Arena, Stockholm
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 Consus
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 Blinky
|
 Radu Fau
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| 2024 | Stockholm City Hall, Stockholm
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Blinky
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 MK
|
 Orlando Fau
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| 2025 |  K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen
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References
- ^ "Antoine Daniel will present the Geoguessr Team World Cup on Twitch". Mandatory. 2022-10-06. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ a b Neige, Thibaut (2023-10-13). "GeoGuessr's first World Cup to be broadcast on Twitch". Mandatory. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "Where am I? Gaming whizzes put geography on the map". The Economist Times' Telecom. The Economic Times. AFP. 2023-10-15. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ a b "World Cup - GeoGuessr". Geoguessr. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "World Cup Announcement - GeoGuessr". Geoguessr. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "GeoGuessr Unveils Stellar Lineup of Talent for Inaugural World Cup - GeoGuessr". Geoguessr. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ Šimić, Ivan (25 March 2024). "GeoGuessr World Cup 2024 to take place in Stockholm City Hall". eSports Insider. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ Boyer, Mathieu (15 August 2024). "GeoGuessr World Cup 2024: The best players for the Prestigious Title". Actustream.
- ^ Dorn, Lori (2024-09-18). "Contestants Compete in the Grand Finals of the GeoGuessr World Cup 2024". MSN. Retrieved 2024-09-27.