· Second edition gathers the best players from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman
· GCC esports league, presented by Genesis, features a total prize pool of SAR 100,000 and is an official qualifier for the Street Fighter 6 tournament at the Esports World Cup 2025
· Tournament elevates the gaming and esports industry in the GCC, provides pathways for players and drives talent development
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia July 20, 2025: Elevating the gaming and esports in the region and enhance Riyadh’s position as a leading hub for gaming and esports, The Saudi Esports Federation are hosting the second edition of the GCC esports league, presented by Genesis, a global luxury automotive brand that delivers the highest standards of performance, design, safety and innovation.
Taking place from 21-22 July at the state-of-the-art SEF Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the tournament will gather leading players from across the GCC including the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Players will compete across two of the world’s leading games including EA FC 25 and Street Fighter 6, for a total prize pool of SAR 100,000, with a SAR 50,000 for each title.
Turki Al Fawzan, CEO of the Saudi Esports Federation, said: “We are delighted for the league to return for its second edition following a successful and highly competitive first edition in 2024.”
“We are excited to witness elite competitive gaming from leading esports athletes from across the GCC countries and experience the passion of the fans as they watch the next generation of gaming heroes stamp their authority on the competition. The fans in the GCC countries are known across the world for their vibrant, unwavering support for home-grown talent and their knowledge for esports.”
“Once 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.”
Omar Al-Zubaidi, CEO of Genesis Middle East & Africa, commented:
“At Genesis, we are proud to support platforms that empower the next generation, whether through bold automotive innovation or the evolving world of competitive gaming. As presenting partner of the GCC Esports League, we are honoured to celebrate the creativity, ambition, and talent of the region’s rising champions, and to play a role in fostering a future shaped by excellence across all arenas.’’
The 2nd edition of the GCC esports league, presented by Genesis, will unite countries across the Gulf and develop its significant role in growing the gaming and esports landscape, fostering a sustainable ecosystem that fosters talent development.
Providing an opportunity to elevate the esports industry in the GCC on the global stage, the event 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 and opportunities to compete against the world’s leading players.
The GCC esports league, presented by Genesis, supports the Saudi Esports Federation’s goals to champion regional esports development and nurture esports talent at all levels, from amateur players to professional esports athletes, and showcase Riyadh as one of the world’s leading hubs for esports and gaming, home to elite competitions in competitive gaming.
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