Esports, Olympic and Saudi Arabia

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
Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a global leader in gaming and esports as part of its national esports strategy,
Riyadh Set To Host First Olympic Esports Games In 2027 Under 12-Year Deal
The event is part of a 12-year agreement signed last year between the IOC and Saudi Arabia’s Esports World Cup Foundation, which will serve as the founding partner
Which Country Will Host the First Esports Olympics? What Games Will Be Included?
With advancing technology, sports competitions are also evolving. The world's first Esports Olympics is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027, giving Esports players their own Olympic-style tournament.
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.
Riyadh 2027: Olympic Esports delay confirmed
Competitive gaming is finally getting a stage worthy of its global impact: the Esports Olympics will land in Saudi Arabia, albeit two years later
Riyadh to host inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2027, qualifying starts this year
The inaugural Olympic Esports Games will take place in Riyadh in 2027, two years later than originally planned, following a 12-year agreement with Saudi Arabia 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.
Inaugural Olympic Esports Games to be held in 2027
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced it will hold the first Olympic Esports Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2027. The IOC is working with the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) on the event. EWCF will manage the game selection, tournament structures and ecosystem engagement to drive innovation, said the IOC.
Inaugural Olympic Esports Games set for 2027
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that the first-ever Olympic Esports Games will be held in Riyadh in 2027.
Esports World Cup Announces Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves for 2025 Lineup
The FGC is abuzz as the Fatal Fury franchise is releasing a new title after 26 years. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will ...
Why ‘Valorant’ Is Joining ‘LoL’ And ‘TFT’ At The Esports World Cup
Riot’s competitive shooter is heading to the Esports World Cup for the first time this year, and getting it there hasn’t been ...