1、Lets play,Saudi Arabia!EsportsMay 2025Saudi Arabias ascent in EsportsPioneering investments,inaugural events and local players capturing global attentionEsports has rapidly evolved into a major global phenomenon,blending entertainment,technology and competition.The global Esports market is projected

2、 to reach$4.8bn in revenue in 2025.In Saudi Arabia,revenue is expected to hit$12.4mn in 2025.While Saudi Arabian Esports remains relatively small compared to the global market,the countrys youthful population(63%under 30)and growing interest in Esports and gaming elevate its status as a market with

3、significant growth potential.Keeping up with the growth sentiment,Saudi Arabia continues to drive growth by implementing strategic initiatives such as hosting major events(e.g.,Esports World Cup,2027 Olympic Esports Games)and investing in infrastructure projects(e.g.,Qiddiyas Gaming&Esports District

4、).These efforts align with Saudi Vision 2030 by diversifying the economy,fostering innovation,and creating opportunities in the technology and entertainment sectors.Establishment of the Saudi Esports Federation as the regulating body for Esports and the gaming industries in Saudi Arabia2017The first

5、 Major Esports Success of a Saudi player:Mosaad Al Dossarys victory at the FIFA eWorld Cup,he later went on to co-found Team Falcons2018Launch of the National Gaming&Esports Strategy to develop the entire Esports and Gaming value chains:unlock economic contribution of$13bn and create over 39,000 job

6、s by 20302022The first edition of the Esports World Cup was held in Riyadh and had a record-breaking prize pool of$62.5 mn and 1.1 mn peak viewers.Saudi Arabia becomesthe first ever FIFAe World Cup champion featuring Rocket League2024First batch of graduates from the Saudi Esports Academy;a total of