The Esports World Cup is set to return to Riyadh with a record $70 million prize pool, a development reported on April 10, 2025, amid Saudi Arabia’s gaming push.
The Esports World Cup is set to return to Riyadh, according to a report published April 10, 2025.
The tournament will have a $70 million prize pool, described in the report as a record.
The return comes amid Saudi Arabia’s broader push into gaming. The prize fund makes the event a significant opportunity for teams competing in the tournament.
Akron’s Zips split a series with Ball State featuring Rocket League and Super Smash Bros., according to a report published Nov. 3, 2026.
A WSAV-TV feature published Nov. 2, 2026, spotlights the esports program at Long County High School.
The available information does not identify a specific esports news development.
DHL Group says its esports talent attraction program has generated more than 50,000 applications globally and is now expanding to China.
