US EditionSaudi-backed esports foundation to debut Nations Cup in Riyadh next year
The Esports Nations Cup will feature national teams from eight global regions competing biennially, with guaranteed prize money to promote investment in national esports programs.
- On Aug. 23, the Esports World Cup Foundation announced the Esports Nations Cup, introducing national pride to global esports as the first event of its scale where players represent their countries.
- The ENC will be hosted every two years, giving players, coaches and esports organisations a dependable schedule and encouraging long-term investment in national team programmes, the Esports World Cup Foundation announced.
- Co-Development partners including Electronic Arts, Krafton, Tencent and Ubisoft are designing national ranking systems and qualification pathways using global rankings, regional qualifiers and Wildcard entries for the ENC.
- The tournament will begin in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and then shift to a rotating host model to bring national esports teams to fans worldwide, enhancing global engagement.
- The ENC establishes the first recurring large-scale platform for national teams, akin to the Asian Games, aiming to inspire future players and fans while building national ecosystems in esports.
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