Saudi Arabia to Host Inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2027
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Saudi Arabia to Host Inaugural Olympic Esports Games 2027 |
| Event | First Olympic Esports Games in 2027 |
| IOC Partnership | Partnering with the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC) |
| Founding Partner | Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) |
| Key Objectives | - Strengthen the esports-traditional sports bridge. - Improve tournament structures, qualification pathways, and competitive integrity. |
| Timeline | Road to the Olympic Esports Games starts in 2025. |
| Saudi Arabia's Contribution | - Growth of sports in Saudi Arabia: Over 100 international events hosted since 2015. - Tripling of sports participation in the country. |
| Joint Committee | Formed by IOC and SOPC, co-chaired by IOC Member Ser Miang Ng and HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki. |
| Key Focus | Developing Olympic Esports Games, selecting games for the inaugural edition. |