In the rhythm of high -profile concerts, fireworks and flights of Drona, he was officially released in Bolivar -City, Er -ryad, competitions in the World Cup of the World 2025 World Cup, in the presence of thousands of fans of this sport and subsequent millions from the screens.
The championships will continue until August 24, financial prizes worth more than 70 million dollars, which is the highest in the history of E -Sports.
In a Press Conference, Prince Faisal Bin Bandar Bin Sultan, President of the Saudi Electronic Sports Federation, Said: “I am Very Honored to Sou on the Occasion Of the Official Launch of the 2025 Electronic Sports World Cup. Embodies The Position of the Tournament As the Capital of International Electronic Sports, and the Kingdom’s Rise AS A Center for this Promising and Emerging Region. “
He continued: “In the latest version of the 2024 championship, we collected different names under one umbrella, which was not before. We gathered 1,500 people from athletes and others. Our site visited 2.6 million people. It was only the beginning of something here. But this is not enough. This is not what we only strive to achieve. I began to think about the inheritance. What can we do to make a legacy suitable for what we started last year? Looking at everything that happens, I am grateful for the fact that I am part of this team, which does what brings joy to people’s lives, and unites them. “
He continued: “This year we will receive 2000 athletes, 200 teams and more than 100 professional players. Our website visited 2.6 million people, and I, of course, expect these figures will double in the coming days. “
In turn, Faisal Bin Hamran, CEO of Electronic Sports, said: “Today the best players meet, the best clubs, the most powerful teams, as well as the most passionate fans, on one global platform. This event is not just a competition. This is the celebration of an e -sports career, what it has reached and where you will share with this. Today. “
He continued his speech: “The main column (the world championship in electronic sports) is the concept of one team with four partners (clubs, teams, players and the experience of providing the best).”
He said: “To provide the best games, we worked with all publishing companies to add new games with a high value. Last year, the best 30 clubs joined us in a special program. Then we expanded this year to new markets, especially India and China, to reach 40 clubs in the club program.
“When we started this journey, our vision was clear and simple, which was supposed to collect the best players from elite clubs around the world in order to compete in the most outstanding games for prizes that change their life path.”
He continued: “Our mission is to crown the best club in the world with the title (champion in electronic sports of the World Cup), through the unique formula of the multi -games and combine the game and the electronic sports community in the world.”
He said: “Last year, one moment was enough to show us what could be achieved when we put players, fans, clubs, publishers and partners in the center of the event. This year we return again, with CE Esports continued to change this sector. The tournament grew at amazing speed faster than our expectations. “
He added: “The growth is not limited only to games, but also includes ways to achieve fans. This event is the largest in terms of broadcasting and media lighting. What distinguishes this tournament is not only an event, but also how we build this legacy with the spirit of cooperation, openness and a common goal. With the support of Karim from Prince Muhammad Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince, Prime Minister and from the essence of our host city, Er -ryad, we are building a constant infrastructure, and we are promoting the wheel of economic growth, and we establish a flourishing game system that continues even after the end of this tournament.
He came to the conclusion, saying: “The World Sports World Championship of 2025 is a simple but strong idea (combining the global community of electronic games and sports, as well as using games and creating a legacy that lasts), so we celebrate today and our players, support our clubs and continue to gather together. Welcome to the 2025 Electronic World Sports Championship.