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In a bold and visionary move, Saudi Arabia has set its sights on hosting the inaugural Esports World Cup in 2024, a historic endeavor that promises to redefine the landscape of competitive gaming. This global tournament will bring together the crème de la crème of eSports players and teams, converging on a stage that will undoubtedly become the epicenter of gaming excellence.
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Read on as Wego unveils the details about the Esports World Cup 2024 in Saudi Arabia.
Please note that Gamers8 has now been replaced by Esports World Cup from this year, 2024. The Gamers8 website will no longer be active due to the transition to the Esports World Cup. The new platform has already been established, marking the end of Gamers8.
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What is the Esports World Cup 2024?
The Esports World Cup, which stands as a testament to the Kingdom’s dedication to the gaming and eSports industry, aims to generate thousands of employment opportunities as part of its National Gaming and Esports Strategy.
The event will present a diverse array of activities and attractions aimed at drawing visitors and tourists to the capital. The competition will not only celebrate the world of eSports but also spotlight Saudi and Arabic culture through the creation of local games and content.
Moreover, the Esports World Cup will be organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation, a nonprofit organization designed to facilitate collaboration among a multitude of stakeholders within the eSports industry. This includes game developers, publishers, sponsors, media, and regulators.
Esports World Cup 2024 date
Commencing in the summer of 2024, Riyadh has become the annual host city of the Esports World Cup, which has been announced to be conducted from 4 July to 25 August 2024.
Esports World Cup 2024 venue
The Esports World Cup 2024 will take place at Boulevard Riyadh City. Over 2,500 players will compete in the inaugural event, making Boulevard a key spot for the global esports community.
Esports World Cup 2024 games & schedule
As of May 2024, the Esports World Cup 2024 will feature 20 distinct tournaments across 19 competitive games. More titles have yet to be announced. Various popular titles like Pubg Mobile, Rocket League and Apex Legends have been added to the list. The official website of the Esports World Cup has also provided an 8-week schedule of the games that will feature an intense competition among the greatest players and clubs in the world.
Below is the schedule for this year’s Esports World Cup:
| Videogame titles | ||||
| Week 1 | League of Legends | Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | To be announced | Dota 2 |
| Week 2 | Dota 2 | Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | Free Fire | |
| Week 3 | Dota 2 | Counter-Strike 2 | Pubg Mobile | |
| Week 4 | Overwatch 2 | Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | Pubg Mobile | |
| Week 5 | Rainbow Six Seige | Honor of Kings | Apex Legends | |
| Week 6 | Street Fighter 6 | Fortnite | Teamfight Tactics | |
| Week 7 | FC24 | To be announced | Starcraft 2 | |
| Week 8 | Rocket League | Tekken 8 | Pubg Battlegrounds | Rennsport |
The Esports World Cup represents a significant event for both Saudi Arabia and the global eSports community. Serving as a platform to showcase the Kingdom’s vision and ambition to become a prominent player in the gaming and eSports industry, the commitment extends to offering innovative and inclusive entertainment options for both the local population and visitors.
Esports World Cup 2024 prize pool
As announced on 25 April 2024, the Esports World Cup 2024 event has the biggest prize pool ever seen in the world of eSports: 60 million USD. This shattered the previous record set by Gamers8 in 2023, which offered a prize pool of 45 million USD.
Esports World Cup 2024 e-visa
The Esports World Cup Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Tourism, has announced the introduction of electronic visas (e-visas) for attendees of the Esports World Cup. This initiative aims to simplify entry procedures for visitors to the Kingdom who wish to participate in the tournament and to ensure the success of all international, high-quality events hosted by Saudi Arabia.
For more details about the tournament and to attend its events, interested individuals can visit the Esports World Cup website. They can also apply for a visa through the national Saudi Visa platform for a 90-day single-entry visa online.
