The AGC Esports Carnival concluded its second season at Riyadh Park Mall on August 15, drawing 8,000 visitors over two days. Organized by HUAWEI AppGallery in partnership with Hamat and sponsored by Hisense, the free community event featured competitive gaming, digital art contests, and interactive exhibits with a total prize pool of SAR 200,000 in cash and hardware.
The weekend tournament series offered opportunities for casual and competitive players across Saudi Arabia. Participants competed in multiple titles, including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Tarbi3ah Baloot, Candy Crush, and a popular battle royale game in the main gaming arena.
Tournaments and Prize Distribution at AGC Esports Carnival
The event awarded SAR 200,000 in prizes across several gaming categories. In addition to cash rewards, top-ranking players received dedicated gaming equipment and accessories provided by event partners.
Beyond esports stages, attendees participated in the GoPaint digital art competition using Huawei tablets and mobile devices. Meanwhile, the Play and Win zone allowed visitors to play mini-games to claim immediate merchandise gifts during the weekend.
“Saudi Arabia has a bold vision for the future of gaming, and building a strong ecosystem requires sustained investment in its people, communities and partnerships. Through AppGallery, we want to create experiences that give competitive players, casual gamers, creators and families a place to participate and connect. AGC Esports Carnival KSA Season 2 reflects our long-term commitment to working with publishers and partners to make gaming more accessible while supporting the Kingdom’s ambition to become a leading global gaming hub.”
William Hu, Managing Director of Huawei Consumer Business Group Cloud Service MEA
Retail Destination Partnerships Across Saudi Arabia
The Riyadh Park activation represents the second stage of the AppGallery Gamers Cup 2026 program. This initiative follows Season 1, which took place in May at View Mall in Riyadh in collaboration with Cenomi Centers.
By collaborating with commercial property operators like Hamat, HUAWEI AppGallery continues its strategy of hosting public gaming events inside high-traffic retail spaces. This approach broadens access to competitive gaming for families and general mall visitors across the Kingdom’s economy.
Hardware Displays and Visual Technology
Event sponsor Hisense showcased its latest RGB display technology throughout the competition zones. The hardware setups provided high-refresh visuals for esports matches and audience viewing areas.
“Technology is central to creating more immersive gaming experiences. Through AGC Esports Carnival KSA Season 2, we’re pleased to bring our latest RGB technology closer to Saudi Arabia’s growing gaming community.”
Leo Hu, General Manager at Hisense Saudi Arabia
Future Expansion to Dammam and Jeddah
Organizers confirmed that the AppGallery Gamers Cup 2026 platform will expand to additional Saudi cities later this year. Upcoming editions are scheduled for Dammam and Jeddah to provide recurring esports competitions and digital software experiences across the country.
