Esports Olympics to debut in Saudi Arabia later than expected in 2027
- The first Olympic Esports Games will take place in Riyadh in 2027, which is two years later than initially planned when a 12-year deal was signed last year.
- The International Olympic Committee announced that the Esports World Cup Foundation will be the founding partner for the event.
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosted an Olympic delegation, including IOC President Thomas Bach, two days before confirming the inaugural details.
- Qualifying competitions for national teams are set to start this year, with the vision to hold the Esports Olympics every two years starting in 2025.
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In a landmark announcement, the IOC has confirmed that Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2027, in collaboration with the Saudi Arabian National Olympic and Paralympic Committee. The Esports World Cup Foundation will be the founding partner, leveraging their experience from last year’s Esports World Cup. While the qualification process and game selections remain unclear, the IOC has indicated potential categor…
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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.
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