In 2024, Riyadh is set to host the Esports World Cup, a thrilling eight-week event packed with intense gaming battles and entertainment. This global event, powered by the Esports World Cup Foundation, brings together elite esports athletes from around the world to compete for glory and multiple prize pools.
Esports, once a hobby, has transformed into a major sport with a massive following. With over three billion players globally and the industry’s value going past $200 billion, esports has become one of the major and most anticipates events in the entertainment sector. What sets esports apart is its appeal to a tech-savvy audience and its ability to draw massive crowds to arenas.
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The Esports World Cup Experience
The tournament will include eight weeks of exciting gaming action, featuring the most popular games worldwide from various genres. Additionally, it will introduce a special competition format that spans multiple games, along with a wide variety of fun activities.
The Esports World Cup promises a one of a kind and exhilarating experience, with an exceptional line up of 19 top-notch games, where each will feature remarkable tournaments throughout the event, building up to the crowning of champions across various categories.
The 19 games include:
- Apex Legends
- Counter-Strike 2
- Dota 2
- EA Sports FC 24
- Fortnite
- League of Legends
- Rocket League
- StarCraft II
- Street Fighter 6
- TEKKEN 8.
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Club Championship and Prizes:
One of the highlights of the Esports World Cup is the Club Championship, offering a separate $20 million prize pool to the top 16 esports organizations. This competition encourages teams to excel across multiple games, bringing about a spirit of competitiveness.
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As part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative, the Esports World Cup aligns with the country’s goal of encouraging innovation and taking on new emerging technologies. This event not only puts Riyadh on the global gaming map but also pushes esports to be more prominent and important event.
Esports World Cup Dates
Mark your calendars for July 3rd to August 25th, 2024, as Riyadh prepares for and takes on one of the most exciting events of the year. With an amazing lineup of games and competitions that are definitely worth looking forward to, the Esports World Cup promises an unmissable series of events.
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