Esports, Olympic and Saudi Arabia

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. The International Olympic Committee said Tuesday its founding partner for the event will be the kingdom’s Esports World Cup Foundation.
Esports Olympics: Game over or pause button?
The highly anticipated inaugural Esports Olympics, set to make its grand entrance in 2025 in Saudi Arabia, hit a major roadblock. Combining mounting
Esports Olympics to debut in Saudi Arabia
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.
Which Country Will Host the First Esports Olympics? What Games Will Be Included?
With advancing technology, sports competitions are also evolving. The world's first Esports Olympics is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027, giving Esports players their own Olympic-style tournament.
Inaugural Olympic Esports Games to be held in 2027 in Saudi Arabia
The first Olympic Esports Games will be held in two years in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday, as part of a 12-year-deal with the country signed last year.
Inaugural Esports Olympics delayed to 2027 in Riyadh
Inaugural Esports Olympics delayed to 2027 in Riyadh The maiden Esports Olympics slated to be hosted by Saudi Arabia in 2025 has been delayed by two years, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.
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Esports Olympics: Game over or paused?
30 competing teams, and prize pools exceeding €50 million. However, despite this success, Esports Olympic Games organisers insist that additional time is necessary to establish a sustainable ...
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The IOC says 'discussions are still ongoing,' but it sounds like the first-ever Olympic Esports Games may be delayed, possibly until 2027
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Olympic Esports Games was announced in 2024 as a collaboration between the International ...
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Olympic Esports Games 2025 Postponed, Likely To Be Held In 2026 Or 2027
The inaugural Olympic Esports Games, one of the most anticipated events of the year, has been reportedly postponed from its 2025 window and potentially pushed at least by a year. (More Sports News ...
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Olympic Esports Games in Saudi Arabia may be delayed; report claims
The first Olympic Esports Games in Saudi Arabia are facing delays due to the need for a new hosting and financing model. "Organizing the Olympic Games of esports is just as important as ...
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Olympic Esports Games 2025 Scheduled To Be Held in Saudi Arabia Reportedly Delayed
Related reads:Samsung Hosts #PlayGalaxy Cup 3.0 Esports Tournament, Featuring Popular Gamers Like Gamerfleet, Mythpat, and More The Olympic Esports Games, which were supposed to be held in Saudi ...
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Olympic medalists are bringing their 3x3 experience and team chemistry to Unrivaled: 'It's just hooping'
Phantom BC's Katie Lou Samuelson, who was named to the Tokyo 2020 3x3 team but had to miss the Olympics after a positive COVID test, said she is looking forward to the challenge of a different ...
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Kenya Esports Federation joins Olympic family with NOC-K recognition
The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) has officially recognized the Kenya Electronic Sports Federation (KESF), a historic step that positions Esports as a vital part of Kenya's Olympic ...