Saudi Arabia, Esports and International Olympic Committee

Saudi Arabia aims to become global esports hub by 2030
The country's national esports strategy, launched in 2022, aims to contribute approximately 50 billion Saudi riyals to the economy and create over 39,000 jobs by 2030.
Esports Olympics to debut in Saudi Arabia later than expected in 2027
The first Olympic Esports Games will be hosted in Riyadh in 2027, two years later than expected when a 12-year deal with Saudi Arabia was signed last year. The International Olympic Committee said Tuesday its founding partner for the event will be the kingdom’s Esports World Cup Foundation.
Saudi Arabia to Host First-Ever Olympic Esports Games in 2027 | Check All Details Here
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that the inaugural Olympic Esports Games will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027. This decision is part of a 12-year agreement between the IOC and Saudi Arabia,
Riyadh 2027: Olympic Esports delay confirmed
Competitive gaming is finally getting a stage worthy of its global impact: the Esports Olympics will land in Saudi Arabia, albeit two years later
Inaugural Olympic Esports Games to be held in 2027 in Saudi Arabia
The first Olympic Esports Games will be held in two years in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday, as part of a 12-year-deal with the country signed last year.
Inaugural Olympic Esports Games to be held in Riyadh in 2027 – Road to the Games to start this year
The first edition of the Olympic Esports Games, a landmark event both in the world of esports and within the Olympic Movement, will be held in 2027 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Riyadh Set To Host First Olympic Esports Games In 2027 Under 12-Year Deal
The event is part of a 12-year agreement signed last year between the IOC and Saudi Arabia’s Esports World Cup Foundation, which will serve as the founding partner
Riyadh to host inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2027, qualifying starts this year
The inaugural Olympic Esports Games will take place in Riyadh in 2027, two years later than originally planned, following a 12-year agreement with Saudi Arabia signed last year.
Inaugural Olympic Esports Games to be held in 2027
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced it will hold the first Olympic Esports Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2027. The IOC is working with the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) on the event. EWCF will manage the game selection, tournament structures and ecosystem engagement to drive innovation, said the IOC.
Esports World Cup adds VALORANT for 2025 competition—but it’s courting more controversy with fans
The Esports World Cup Foundation and Riot Games have signed a three-year agreement to feature VALORANT at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, starting 2025. This will be the first time riot ...
Why ‘Valorant’ Is Joining ‘LoL’ And ‘TFT’ At The Esports World Cup
Riot’s competitive shooter is heading to the Esports World Cup for the first time this year, and getting it there hasn’t been ...
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Saudi Esports Federation Awards – hailed as ‘a celebration of excellence, achievement, and vision’ – crowns winners in 19 Categories
Held at the SEF Arena at Boulevard Riyadh City on Friday night, this year’s SEF Awards featured 19 award categories. The ...
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Jason Derulo to perform in Riyadh this weekend
Tickets are already on sale… Riyadh is constantly welcoming massive gigs all around the city, and it seems Riyadh Golf Club ...
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Valorant And Fatal Fury Will Be Part Of Esports World Cup After New Riot And SNK Deals
As announced by the Esports World Cup Foundation, new three-year partnerships with Riot Games and the SNK Corporation will ...