Saudi Arabia, Esports and International Olympic Committee

Esports Olympics to debut in Saudi Arabia later than expected in 2027
The first Olympic Esports Games will be hosted in Riyadh in 2027, two years later than expected when a 12-year deal with Saudi Arabia was signed last year. The International Olympic Committee said Tuesday its founding partner for the event will be the kingdom’s Esports World Cup Foundation.
Saudi Arabia aims to become global esports hub by 2030
The country's national esports strategy, launched in 2022, aims to contribute approximately 50 billion Saudi riyals to the economy and create over 39,000 jobs by 2030.
Inaugural Olympic Esports Games to be held in 2027 in Saudi Arabia
The first Olympic Esports Games will be held in two years in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday, as part of a 12-year-deal with the country signed last year.
Inaugural Olympic Esports Games to be held in Riyadh in 2027 – Road to the Games to start this year
The first edition of the Olympic Esports Games, a landmark event both in the world of esports and within the Olympic Movement, will be held in 2027 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Olympic Esports Games in Saudi Arabia may be delayed; report claims
The first Olympic Esports Games in Saudi Arabia are facing delays due to the need for a new hosting and financing model.
Inaugural Olympic Esports Games in Saudi Arabia postponed to 2027
BEIJING, Feb 11, (Xinhua): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Tuesday that the first edition of the Olympic Esports Games has been rescheduled for 2027 in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh. The road to the Games will start this year.
Inaugural Esports Olympics delayed to 2027 in Riyadh
Inaugural Esports Olympics delayed to 2027 in Riyadh The maiden Esports Olympics slated to be hosted by Saudi Arabia in 2025 has been delayed by two years, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.
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Esports World Cup 2025: All games, dates & more
The Esports World Cup will feature 25 different tournaments with prize pools of over $1m each all throughout summer. Here’s all we know.
(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-LEAP 2025 TECH CONFERENCE
This photo taken on Feb. 11, 2025 shows a panel discussion titled "Gaming Beyond Entertainment: Reimagining Society and ...
Savvy Games Group and Merak Capital collaborate to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s games investment ecosystem
Savvy Games Group (“Savvy”), Saudi Arabia’s National Champion for Games and Esports, and Merak Capital, a Riyadh-based ...
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Saudi Esports Federation Awards – hailed as ‘a celebration of excellence, achievement, and vision’ – crowns winners in 19 Categories
Held at the SEF Arena at Boulevard Riyadh City on Friday night, this year’s SEF Awards featured 19 award categories. The ...
Olympics-Inaugural Olympic Esports Games to be held in 2027 in Saudi Arabia
The first Olympic Esports Games will be held in two years in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the International Olympic Committee said ...