Sports | Wednesday 21 August, 2024 11:27 am

The final countdown: Gaming fans gear up for one last week of Esports World Cup showdowns

After seven sensational weeks of non-stop Esports World Cup action and entertainment, audiences are gearing up for the eighth and final week of this unparalleled global celebration of competitive excellence and esports fandom.  Hot on the heels of an incredible ‘Super Sunday’...

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Sports | Tuesday 20 August, 2024 10:06 am

Team Falcons celebrate Esports World Cup Club Championship success, as Team Liquid ride high in second spot

 The penultimate weekend of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh saw Team Falcons clinch overall Club Championship gold, while victory for Team Liquid in StarCraft II on Sunday extended their advantage in second spot.  Saudi Arabian club Team Falcons now have an unassailable total of...

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Sports | Monday 19 August, 2024 9:10 am

AlUla Desert Blaze: The Toughest Race in the Region, Just a 3-Hour Flight Away

With less than 7 days remaining until the second edition of AlUla Desert Blaze starting on 24th August 2024, anticipation is mounting for what's known as the toughest race in the region. Set against the stunning, historic backdrop of AlUla, the ancient oasis city in northwest of Saudi Arabia, this...

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Sports | Sunday 18 August, 2024 11:14 am

Saudi Arabia’s Team Falcons crowned Esports World Cup Club Champions

Team Falcons of Saudi Arabia became the first-ever Esports World Cup Club Champions on an electrifying Saturday at Boulevard Riyadh City – winning the coveted title and $7 million first prize in one of the most significant moments in Saudi Arabian esports history.  With the Kingdom’s...

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Sports | Saturday 17 August, 2024 12:04 am

Global Industry Leaders Eager to Share Insights at the New Global Sport Conference in Riyadh

In less than two weeks, the New Global Sport Conference 2024 (NGSC), themed ‘The Future of Fandom’ will host more than 60 global speakers and over 750 global delegates from leading industries such as gaming, esports, technology, sports, entertainment, business and investment, and many more on...

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Sports | Wednesday 14 August, 2024 9:38 am

Esports World Cup to host Neymar celebrity gaming match in Riyadh

The Esports World Cup is to welcome Brazil football hero Neymar for a unique showmatch experience in Riyadh.  The Brazilian No.10, who proudly calls Riyadh home after moving to Saudi Pro League champions Al Hilal in summer 2023, will capture the imagination of both the sports and...

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Sports | Tuesday 13 August, 2024 9:36 am

XSET, KSG, and Wolves Esports enter Esports World Cup Club Championship standings – with Team Falcons top

Victories for XSET in Fortnite, Xiao Hai for KSG in Street Fighter 6, and Wolves Esports in Teamfight Tactics saw each of Sunday’s champions enter the Esports World Cup Club Championship standings.  Those three teams earned 1,000 points each in the Esports World Cup Club Championship...

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Sports | Saturday 10 August, 2024 1:49 pm

All to play for: Fortnite, Street Fighter 6, and Teamfight Tactics teams celebrate reaching latter stages of the Esports World Cup

The Esports World Cup saw a number of teams celebrating reaching the latter stages of Fortnite, Street Fighter 6, and Teamfight Tactics on Friday. Fortnite, held at the Amazon Arena within the SEF Arena at Boulevard Riyadh City, saw each of XSET, Heroic, Exceed and Karmine Corp reach the...

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Sports | Friday 9 August, 2024 7:15 am

Fortnite, Street Fighter 6, and Teamfight Tactics blast off Week Six action at the Esports World Cup

The Esports World Cup kicked off group stage competition on Thursday in Fortnite, Street Fighter 6, and Teamfight Tactics. There were strong showings as Week Six action got underway in Fortnite from American teams XSET and Exceed, both of whom earned places in the quarter-finals. In...

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Sports | Thursday 8 August, 2024 11:46 am

BMW M Motorsport teams are intensively preparing together for the Esports World Cup taking place from 22nd to 25th August in Riyadh (KSA)

The three BMW M Motorsport teams in Automotive Gaming – BS+COMPETITION, MOUZ, and Redline – are currently undergoing intensive preparation for the 2024 Esports World Cup (EWC) taking place from 22nd to 25th August in Riyadh (KSA). A key part of the programme was a joint training week. It took...

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