Riyadh hosts the new edition of the Esports World Cup 2026, held at Boulevard Riyadh City from 6 July to 23 August 2026, with the world's best players and teams competing across a range of esports titles.
The tournament is the world's largest esports event, combining professional competition, entertainment shows, fan events and side activities that draw visitors from around the world, offering a complete experience for fans of gaming, innovation and technology.
The event opens with a global opening ceremony on 8 July 2026 at La Seine Musicale in Paris, marking the start of the tournament before attention turns to Riyadh, which hosts the main competitions through to the finale.
Hosting the tournament is part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's efforts to strengthen its standing as a global destination for gaming and esports, support the digital economy, empower the entertainment sector and attract major international events, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
