Fans of football and gaming is about to witness something that doesn’t really happen often, as Brazilian legends Ronaldo Nazário and Ricardo Kaká going to face each other in a EA FC 25 Showmatch during the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025. The news was confirmed on August 6, 2025, when EWC announced it through their official X page, creating excitement among both football and esports audience.
The showdown will take place on August 9, 2025, at 3 PM UTC (6 PM KSA) in the stc Esports Arena, Riyadh Boulevard City, Saudi Arabia. Both of them is expected to use their own Ultimate Teams in EA FC 25, which make the event even more interesting for viewers who want to see their style of play in virtual form.
How to Watch the Ronaldo vs Kaka Showmatch
The match will be streamed live worldwide through the Esports World Cup channels on YouTube and Twitch. People who prefer to watch from the arena itself can buy tickets for 90 SAR, either directly at the location or online from the EWC official website. For many, this will be a rare chance to see two greats competing face to face on a digital pitch.
This special match is part of the larger EA FC 25 tournament in EWC 2025, which started its group stage on August 7. The event will move forward to the Ronaldo vs Kaka meeting, before heading into the final rounds. The playoffs and grand final is set for August 10, when the new champion will be decided.
With such legendary football names stepping into esports competition, the EWC 2025 Showmatch might become one of the year’s most remembered moments for fans in both football and gaming world.
