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- Presented by Genesis, GCC Esports League features best players from 海角直播, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman
- Competition has total prize pool of SR100,000, is an official qualifier for the Street Fighter 6 tournament at Esports World Cup 2025
RIYADH: The Saudi Esports Federation is set to host the second edition of the GCC Esports League on July 21-22 at the SEF Arena in Riyadh.
The tournament gathers leading players from across the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council): The UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and 海角直播. It is presented by the global luxury automotive brand Genesis.
Players will compete across two of the world鈥檚 leading games, EA FC 25 and Street Fighter 6, for a total prize pool of almost SR100,000 ($26,000).
Turki Al-Fawzan, CEO of the SEF, said: 鈥淲e are delighted that the league is returning for its second edition following a successful and highly competitive first edition in 2024.
鈥淲e are excited to witness elite competitive gaming from leading esports athletes from across the GCC countries, and (to) experience the passion of the fans as they watch the next generation of gaming heroes stamp their authority on the competition.
鈥淭he fans in the GCC countries are known across the world for their vibrant, unwavering support for home-grown talent and their knowledge of esports.
鈥淥nce again the tournament will provide a leading platform for players in the region to elevate their skills and continue their development as part of a comprehensive sustainable gaming and esports ecosystem here in Riyadh.鈥�
Omar Al-Zubaidi, CEO at Genesis Middle East and Africa, said: 鈥淎t Genesis we are proud to support platforms that empower the next generation, whether through bold automotive innovation or the evolving world of competitive gaming.
鈥淎s presenting partner of the GCC Esports League, we are honored to celebrate the creativity, ambition, and talent of the region鈥檚 rising champions, and to play a role in fostering a future shaped by excellence across all arenas.鈥欌��
The second edition of the GCC Esports League also serves as an official qualifier for the Street Fighter 6 tournament at the Esports World Cup 2025, creating pathways for players to make significant progress in their esports careers with opportunities to compete against the world鈥檚 leading players.
The league supports the SEF鈥檚 aims to champion regional esports development and nurture talent at all levels, from amateur players to professional esports athletes, while showcasing Riyadh as one of the world鈥檚 leading hubs for esports and gaming.