Esports, International Olympic Committee

Inaugural Olympic Esports Games will now take place in 2027
The inaugural Olympic Esports Games will now take place in 2027. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced plans for an Olympic Esports Games in October 2023, and initially announced the first Olympic Esports Games would be held in Saudi Arabia in 2025.
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.
Which Country Will Host the First Esports Olympics? What Games Will Be Included?
On February 11, 2025, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will host the first-ever Olympic Esports Games in 2027. A six-member panel has been formed to select the games that will be part of this historic event.
Riyadh Set To Host First Olympic Esports Games In 2027 Under 12-Year Deal
The event is part of a 12-year agreement signed last year between the IOC and Saudi Arabia’s Esports World Cup Foundation, which will serve as the founding partner
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.
Why ‘Valorant’ Is Joining ‘LoL’ And ‘TFT’ At The Esports World Cup
Riot’s competitive shooter is heading to the Esports World Cup for the first time this year, and getting it there hasn’t been ...
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Asian Champions League CS2 tournament to give direct access to Esports World Cup
Hero Esports has confirmed that the winning team of the Asian Champions League CS2 tournament will earn direct qualification ...
Esports World Cup Announces Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves for 2025 Lineup
The FGC is abuzz as the Fatal Fury franchise is releasing a new title after 26 years. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will ...
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Saudi-owned SNK's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will, shockingly, take a spot at Saudi-owned Esports World Cup this year
The game, not even released, will take a major spot at this year's biggest-budget gaming event.
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VALORANT, LoL, and TFT confirmed to be included in the 2025 Esports World Cup
The agreement includes a global commercial agreement that will last three years for all three Riot Games titles.
Why This Unreleased Fighting Game Is Betting Big On Esports Already
A new Fatal Fury game is set to arrive in a few months for the first time in over 26 years, but it already has a major esports tournament announced.
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HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League: Counter-Strike 2 Tournament Champions Secure Place in Esports World Cup
SHANGHAI, Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League (ACL), Asia's premier multi-title esports ...
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HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League Honor of Kings Tournament Announces $200,000 Prize Pool, Champions will Secure Spot at Esports World Cup
Champion of the HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League Honor of Kings tournament will secure a spot at the Esports World Cup ...
Esports event to bring thousands to Boston this weekend for $1 million prize
It's a big weekend for esports players and lovers in Boston. The Six Invitational 2025 event is bringing gaming teams from across the world to MGM Music Hall in Fenway.