Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) is inviting esports enthusiasts, gaming communities, and clubs from across the Kingdom to experience the excitement of the Esports World Cup (EWC) through an immersive Watch Party at SEF Arena in Boulevard Riyadh City.
Running from July 9 to August 23, the Watch Party transforms SEF Arena into a vibrant gathering place where fans can follow the world’s biggest esports tournament in a community-driven atmosphere. Open every tournament weekend—Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—from 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., the venue offers live match screenings on giant displays, interactive fan experiences, and a dedicated space for supporters to celebrate the tournament’s most memorable moments together.
As the Esports World Cup enters its third edition, the tournament continues to set new benchmarks for competitive gaming. More than 2,000 professional players representing 200 clubs from over 100 countries are competing across 25 championships featuring 24 game titles, with a record-breaking $75 million prize pool. Of that total, $30 million has been allocated exclusively to the Club Championship, underscoring the event’s growing global significance.
Saudi Arabia’s leading esports organizations are once again among the tournament’s strongest contenders. Team Falcons, winner of the Club Championship in the previous two editions, is aiming to secure an unprecedented third consecutive world title. Joining them is Twisted Minds, one of the fastest-growing esports organizations globally, which has claimed more than 60 international championships since its establishment in 2021.
Commenting on the initiative, Rawan Al-Butairi, Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Esports Federation, said:
“SEF Arena represents the pulse of esports in the Kingdom and the place where this promising sector was born. Today, we take pride in the level of Saudi clubs and their achievements, which reflect the growth of this sector locally and globally. Our goal is to give our community a space to come together and experience the spirit of the Esports World Cup as one. This is only the beginning of seven extraordinary weeks.”
The Watch Party reflects the Saudi Esports Federation’s continued commitment to strengthening the Kingdom’s esports ecosystem by creating shared experiences that bring players, fans, and the wider gaming community together. As Saudi Arabia continues to establish itself as a global hub for esports, initiatives such as the SEF Arena Watch Party offer fans an opportunity to engage with world-class competition while celebrating the remarkable achievements of homegrown clubs on the international stage.
With live matches, an energetic fan zone, and seven weeks of world-class competition, SEF Arena is set to become the gathering point for esports fans eager to witness the Esports World Cup unfold in the heart of Riyadh.
