The Esports World Cup Foundation is a Saudi non-profit body responsible for organizing the largest annual global competition in the gaming and esports sector, overseeing the tournament that is the biggest in the world in both game variety and prize money.
The foundation is a core pillar of the National Gaming and Esports Strategy, working to establish the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a central hub and global destination for the games industry, with a sustainable model that brings global clubs, publishers and creators together under one umbrella.
Key milestones and strategic activity:
- Esports World Cup: an annual global tournament held over several weeks, bringing together elite players and international clubs to compete in the leading esports titles for a record-breaking total prize pool.
- Club championship and competitive format: an innovative format in which each club competes across multiple games, supporting clubs' financial sustainability and encouraging institutional investment in the sector.
- Content and fan experience: global coverage and live broadcasts reaching millions of viewers, along with interactive events and global opening ceremonies celebrating gaming culture and community.
