Saudi Arabia to Host Annual Esports World Cup Starting in 2024
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Saudi Esports
Esports World Cup 2024
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the launch of the Esports World Cup, to be held annually in Riyadh starting summer 2024.
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Saudi Esports
Largest Global Esports Event
The event is expected to be the largest global esports event of its kind and will serve as a platform to support the gaming and esports sector.
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Saudi Esports
Vision 2023 Objectives
The project will be aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2023 objectives that target the country’s economy and tourism sector.
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Saudi Vision 2030
SR50 Billion Contribution
The strategy aims to increase the sector's contribution to the Kingdom's gross domestic product by more than SR50 billion ($13.3 billion USD) by 2030.
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Saudi Esports
Esports World Cup Foundation
The crown prince also announced the establishment of the Esports World Cup Foundation, a nonprofit organization to increase collaboration between esports stakeholders.
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Saudi Esports
Unmatched Esports Experience
He said in the official announcement, “The Esports World Cup is the natural next step in Saudi Arabia’s journey to become the premier global hub for gaming and esports, offering an unmatched esports experience that pushes the boundaries of the industry.”
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Saudi Esports
Largest Prize Pools
The Esports World Cup will feature several popular games across various genres and will boast the largest prize pools for winners ever offered in esports history.
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Saudi Esports
World-Class Entertainment
The goal of the event is to offer “world-class entertainment” to residents and visitors alike.