“To my dear Riyadh… my beloved ones are not rare.” Next (Wednesday), corresponding to July 3, the eyes of the world in general, and of the world of sports and electronic games in particular, will turn towards the Kingdom of glory, security and safety, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in the capital of the world (Riyadh), which is preparing to host the competitions of the Federation Championship, the global e-sports event, which will be the largest event of its kind. the world, organized each year by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh.
It should be noted that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman – may God protect him – announced on October 23, 2023, during the New World Sports Conference, the creation of the Electronic Sports World Cup Foundation, a non-profit organization responsible for organizing the tournament.
The Electronic Sports World Cup Foundation recently announced the official tournament schedule, which includes 20 competitions in a variety of the world’s most famous games, including: “Apex Legends, Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, EA Sports FC 24, Fortnite, Free Fire, Honor of Kings, League of Legends, Mobile Legends Bang Bang, Overwatch 2, PUBG Battleground, PUBG Mobile, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow 6 Siege, Rainsport, Rocket League, StarCraft 2, Street Fighter 6, Team Fight Tactics . , Tekken 8”.
For his part, Head of the General Entertainment Authority Advisor Turki Al-Sheikh revealed that Saudi Arabia will host the E-sports World Cup competitions with the participation of more than 1,500 professionals of the gaming world, with prizes that are the most prestigious. the largest in the world, worth up to $60 million.
Al-Sheikh said in a video clip he posted on the “X” platform: The E-Sports World Cup will be held in Riyadh from July 3 to August 25. There will be 30 international teams… plus distinctive games and much more. more than 1,500 professionals from the world of gaming.
He added: The largest prizes in world history, since the total amount of the tournament is 60 million dollars. The Boulevard will be transformed into two months of games, singing concerts and everything you dream of for young men and women. , and those who don’t come will miss a lot.
He added: A historic event of concerts and plays on the Boulevard will be a freak event that will be open to everyone and will also be broadcast live on the MBC Action channel, God willing, it will be transformed into MBC Gaming and will broadcast the tournament. live.
He said in his speech: A historic event, parties, games and interactions on the Boulevard will not be natural, a joy for all. The Boulevard is open to everyone. Follow the tournament. We wish our teams success, God willing. The success of Saudi youth and Arab success as well.
