Saudi Arabia intends to annually host Esports World Championships with “record prize pools”
Mohammed bin Salman, Prince of Saudi Arabia, announced that his country will begin hosting annual esports tournaments starting in the summer of 2024. In these competitions, clubs will compete in various disciplines with the goal of winning “record prize money” and being crowned “absolute world champion.” Information about this statement was published on the portal Reuters.com.
At the moment, the specific list of disciplines in which the competition will take place is unknown. The prince suggested that "the Esports World Cup is the next important step for Saudi Arabia in creating a leading global hub for gaming and esports." It is expected that these events will help develop tourism in the country and create new jobs.
In 2023, the Gamers8 festival has already taken place in Saudi Arabia, where the total prize fund was $45 million. For example, as part of this festival, a Dota 2 Riyadh Masters 2023 tournament was held with a prize fund of $15 million.
This initiative by Saudi Arabia highlights the high interest in the development of esports and the gaming industry in the country. Such competitions are an excellent platform for international clubs to compete and attract attention to talented players.
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