/main-category/e-sport en /node/2620738/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Wed, 2025-10-29 16:50</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: ��������’s Tala Al-Mazrou made history after winning gold in the eFootball competition at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain — becoming the first Saudi female athlete to claim a gold medal in the history of the Asian Games.</p> <p> The milestone marks a major breakthrough for Saudi women in esports, highlighting the rapid progress of female athletes under the support and guidance of the Saudi Esports Federation.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/10/29/4653239-1874244352.jpg" width="870" height="613" alt="" title="Tala Al-Mazrou made history by winning gold in eFootball at Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain. (X/@TeamSaudi)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/10/29/4653228-86885299.jpg" width="900" height="601" alt="" title="Tala Al-Mazrou made history by winning gold in eFootball at Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain. (X/@TeamSaudi)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/tala-al-mazrou">Tala Al-Mazrou</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/asian-youth-games-2025">Asian Youth Games 2025</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-esports-federation-sef">Saudi Esports Federation (SEF)</a></div></div></div> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:02:24 +0000 seamus.obuachalla 2620738 at /node/2619074/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Thu, 2025-10-16 11:29</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Registration has opened for the ESL Saudi Challenge, the premier Overwatch 2 tournament in the Kingdom.</p> <p> Teams will battle for a share of the $20,000 prize pool and a critical step toward securing a spot on an international stage. The season will culminate in a live showdown in December.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/10/16/4649002-1813511181.jpeg" width="1280" height="1280" alt="" title="The ESL Saudi Challenge is the Kingdom&#039;s leading competitive gaming event. (SUPPLIED)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/overwatch-2">Overwatch 2</a></div></div></div> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:31:37 +0000 Peter Harrison 2619074 at /node/2618244/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Wed, 2025-10-08 21:33</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: The first two championship titles of the Saudi eLeague season have been decided, with team Bright Future lifting their first-ever trophy in the EA FC25 competition, and team The Vicious claiming the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 crown.</p> <p> <strong>EA FC25 Championship: Historic win for Team Bright Future</strong></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/10/08/4646922-1767985483.jpg" width="4096" height="2732" alt="Team The Vicious made have claimed the Saudi eLeagues Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 championship. (Supplied)" title="Team The Vicious made have claimed the Saudi eLeagues Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 championship. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/esports">eSports</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-eleague">Saudi eLeague</a></div></div></div> Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:36:24 +0000 daniel.fountain 2618244 at /node/2613014/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Mon, 2025-08-25 22:37</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: The New Global Sport Conference 2025, held alongside the closing weekend of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, finished Monday with a series of announcements and partnerships aimed at shaping the future of gaming and electronic sports.</p> <p> The event, organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation, brought together more than 1,500 delegates, including 500 CEOs from the gaming, sports, technology and investment sectors.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/25/4633637-1969280330.jpeg" width="624" height="351" alt="The New Global Sport Conference 2025, held alongside the closing weekend of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, finished Monday with a series of announcements and partnerships aimed at shaping the future of gaming and electronic sports. (Supplied/NGSC)" title="The New Global Sport Conference 2025, held alongside the closing weekend of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, finished Monday with a series of announcements and partnerships aimed at shaping the future of gaming and electronic sports. (Supplied/NGSC)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/esport">esport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/new-global-sport-conference">New Global Sport Conference</a></div></div></div> Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:46:10 +0000 daniel.fountain 2613014 at /node/2612882/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/rahaf-jambi">Rahaf Jambi</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sun, 2025-08-24 19:58</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: By the time the second and final day of the New Global Sport Conference 2025 ended in Riyadh, the city had truly come alive.</p> <p> Leaders, influencers, creators and gamers all shared one clear message: �������� is not just hosting the conversation on the future of gaming and esports — it is shaping it. With electric energy buzzing through every corridor, the closing day felt less like an ending and more like a launchpad for what is to come.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/24/4633292-1032243105.jpeg" width="1000" height="667" alt="Leaders, influencers, creators and gamers all shared one clear message: �������� is not just hosting the conversation on the future of gaming and esports — it is shaping it. (AN Photo/Jafar Al Saleh)" title="Leaders, influencers, creators and gamers all shared one clear message: �������� is not just hosting the conversation on the future of gaming and esports — it is shaping it. (AN Photo/Jafar Al Saleh)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/24/4633294-1619867031.jpeg" width="1000" height="750" alt="Leaders, influencers, creators and gamers all shared one clear message: �������� is not just hosting the conversation on the future of gaming and esports — it is shaping it. (AN Photo/Jafar Al Saleh)" title="Leaders, influencers, creators and gamers all shared one clear message: �������� is not just hosting the conversation on the future of gaming and esports — it is shaping it. (AN Photo/Jafar Al Saleh)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/24/4633295-2078762663.jpeg" width="1000" height="667" alt="Leaders, influencers, creators and gamers all shared one clear message: �������� is not just hosting the conversation on the future of gaming and esports — it is shaping it. (AN Photo/JaLeaders, influencers, creators and gamers all shared one clear message: �������� is not just hosting the conversation on the future of gaming and esports — it is shaping it. (AN Photo/Jafar Al Saleh)far Al Saleh)" title="Leaders, influencers, creators and gamers all shared one clear message: �������� is not just hosting the conversation on the future of gaming and esports — it is shaping it. (AN Photo/Jafar Al Saleh)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/24/4633296-1733475592.jpeg" width="1000" height="750" alt="Leaders, influencers, creators and gamers all shared one clear message: �������� is not just hosting the conversation on the future of gaming and esports — it is shaping it. (AN Photo/Jafar Al Saleh)" title="Leaders, influencers, creators and gamers all shared one clear message: �������� is not just hosting the conversation on the future of gaming and esports — it is shaping it. (AN Photo/Jafar Al Saleh)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/esport">esport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/new-global-sport-conference">New Global Sport Conference</a></div></div></div> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:04:32 +0000 daniel.fountain 2612882 at /node/2612839/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sun, 2025-08-24 12:10</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Niccolo Maisto is the CEO of ESL FACEIT Group, a leading esports and video game entertainment company which was involved in the recently concluded Esport World Cup in Riyadh.</p> <p> Maisto, who co-founded the company in 2011, spoke to Arab News about his organization, its sale to Savvy Group in 2022 and the esports landscape in ��������.</p> <p> <strong>How did the acquisition by Savvy come about and what did it mean on a personal level and for the organization?</strong></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/24/4633183-308159950.jpg" width="1000" height="781" alt="" title="Niccolo Maisto, CEO of ESL FACEIT Group. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/esports">eSports</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������</a></div></div></div> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 09:13:33 +0000 Arbee 2612839 at /node/2612768/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2025-08-23 17:47</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: The Esports World Cup Foundation today announced the Esports Nations Cup, a landmark tournament where the best esports players in the world will compete not only for professional glory with their clubs, but also for the honor of representing their countries. </p> <p> The ENC introduces national pride to the global esports stage in a recurring format and is the first event of its kind at this scale.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/23/4632998-354038842.jpg" width="1284" height="705" alt="The Esports World Cup Foundation today announced the Esports Nations Cup, a landmark tournament where the best esports players in the world will compete not only for professional glory with their clubs, but also for the honor of representing their countries. (Supplied)" title="The Esports World Cup Foundation today announced the Esports Nations Cup, a landmark tournament where the best esports players in the world will compete not only for professional glory with their clubs, but also for the honor of representing their countries. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/esport">esport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/new-global-sport-conference">New Global Sport Conference</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/esports-nations-cup">Esports Nations Cup</a></div></div></div> Sat, 23 Aug 2025 14:59:42 +0000 daniel.fountain 2612768 at /node/2612762/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/rahaf-jambi">Rahaf Jambi</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2025-08-23 16:13</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Riyadh didn’t just host a conference this weekend — it made history. Day One of the New Global Sport Conference 2025 (NGSC) transformed the Four Seasons Hotel into a global hub for the future of gaming, esports, and sports. More than 1,500 leaders, innovators, and creators from around the world came together to discuss one question: What comes next for the world of play?</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/23/4632979-499078584.jpeg" width="1000" height="667" alt="�������� unveiled an ambitious master plan to solidify its position as a global esports powerhouse, announcing that the Esport Nations Cup will launch in November 2026. (AN Photo/Jafar Al Saleh)" title="�������� unveiled an ambitious master plan to solidify its position as a global esports powerhouse, announcing that the Esport Nations Cup will launch in November 2026. (AN Photo/Jafar Al Saleh)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/23/4632980-1300763397.jpeg" width="1000" height="667" alt="�������� unveiled an ambitious master plan to solidify its position as a global esports powerhouse, announcing that the Esport Nations Cup will launch in November 2026. (AN Photo/Jafar Al Saleh)" title="�������� unveiled an ambitious master plan to solidify its position as a global esports powerhouse, announcing that the Esport Nations Cup will launch in November 2026. (AN Photo/Jafar Al Saleh)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/23/4632981-1130471994.jpeg" width="1000" height="667" alt="�������� unveiled an ambitious master plan to solidify its position as a global esports powerhouse, announcing that the Esport Nations Cup will launch in November 2026. (AN Photo/Jafar Al Saleh)" title="�������� unveiled an ambitious master plan to solidify its position as a global esports powerhouse, announcing that the Esport Nations Cup will launch in November 2026. (AN Photo/Jafar Al Saleh)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/esport">esport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/new-global-sport-conference">New Global Sport Conference</a></div></div></div> Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:20:16 +0000 daniel.fountain 2612762 at /node/2612286/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2025-08-19 11:25</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: The sixth week of the 2025 Esports World Cup concluded a change in the Club Championship lead, Karmine Corp winning Rocket League and a new back-to-back EWC title winner emerging.</p> <p> <em><strong>Rocket League</strong></em></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/19/4631733-851894235.jpg" width="1100" height="733" alt="" title="The Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh has now entered its seventh week. (SUPPLIED)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/esport-world-cup">Esport World Cup</a></div></div></div> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:29:59 +0000 Peter Harrison 2612286 at /node/2612212/e-sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Mon, 2025-08-18 16:18</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> Riyadh: French esports powerhouse Karmine Corp secured their second major tournament victory of the year by dominating the Rocket League competition at the Esports World Cup 2025.</p> <p> The team convincingly beat Geekay Esports 4-1 in the grand final to claim the lion’s share of the $1 million prize pool, pocketing $400,000.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/18/4631536-1314171516.jpg" width="2048" height="1365" alt="Powerhouse Karmine Corp claims the lion’s share of the $1 million prize pool, pocketing $400,000. supplied" title="Powerhouse Karmine Corp claims the lion’s share of the $1 million prize pool, pocketing $400,000. supplied" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/saudi-sport">Saudi Sport</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/2025-esports-world-cup">2025 Esports World Cup</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/karmine-corp">Karmine Corp</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/geekay-esports">Geekay Esports</a></div></div></div> Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:27:20 +0000 Aisha Fareed 2612212 at /node/2611998/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2025-08-16 12:13</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: The Esports World Cup Foundation has expanded its New Global Sports Conference 2025 program, confirming additional speakers, new content tracks, and event design updates for its return to Riyadh on Aug. 23-24.</p> <p> Held at the Four Seasons Hotel during the closing weekend of the Esports World Cup, the world’s largest esports and gaming event, NGSC 2025 is the leading global platform at the intersection of gaming, esports and sport.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/16/4631003-1127289750.jpeg" width="1000" height="563" alt="" title="NGSC 2025 is the leading global platform at the intersection of gaming, esports and sport. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/esports">eSports</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/esport-world-cup">Esport World Cup</a></div></div></div> Sat, 16 Aug 2025 09:15:12 +0000 Arbee 2611998 at /node/2611547/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2025-08-12 10:22</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: With five weeks now in the bag, the 2025 Esports World Cup is approaching the finish line with just two weeks to go.</p> <p> The Club Championship leaders changed once again, as three more titles have been claimed during the last week, with Team Liquid also making history as the first club to win three EWC titles in one year as they claimed victory in EA Sports FC 25.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/12/4629877-187653549.jpeg" width="1200" height="800" alt="" title="Five weeks of action have been completed at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh. (SUPPLIED)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/2025-esports-world-cup">2025 Esports World Cup</a></div></div></div> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:29:21 +0000 Khaled Alkhawaldeh 2611547 at /node/2611472/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/tamara-aboalsaud">Tamara Aboalsaud</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Mon, 2025-08-11 16:51</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Football legend and former Barcelona player Gerard Pique is bringing Kings League, the game that revolutionized online football gaming, to the Middle East and North Africa region, with �������� at its heart.</p> <p> The Spanish defender inaugurated Kings League MENA last night as part of the ongoing Esports World Cup, where the new team presidents from the region were also announced.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/11/4629696-1421967728.jpg" width="1000" height="667" alt="" title="Gerard Pique founded Kings League in Spain in 2023 and has since expanded worldwide. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/11/4629694-1498424587.jpg" width="1000" height="667" alt="" title="Gerard Pique founded Kings League in Spain in 2023 and has since expanded worldwide. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/11/4629695-1610940613.jpg" width="1000" height="667" alt="" title="Gerard Pique founded Kings League in Spain in 2023 and has since expanded worldwide. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/11/4629697-1303458006.jpg" width="1000" height="667" alt="" title="Gerard Pique founded Kings League in Spain in 2023 and has since expanded worldwide. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/11/4629698-801034105.jpg" width="1000" height="667" alt="" title="Maher Sultaneh and Hani AlQoublam at the launch of Kings League MENA in Riyadh. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/11/4629699-1815748465.jpg" width="1000" height="667" alt="" title="Hani AlQoublam from Jordan will lead team 3BS. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/11/4629700-1337715143.jpg" width="1000" height="667" alt="" title="Ilyas Elmaliki from Morocco will lead team Ultra Chmicha. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/11/4629701-1091783966.jpg" width="1000" height="667" alt="" title="Ahmed Alqahtani will lead team SXB FC. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/11/4629705-215437883.jpg" width="1000" height="667" alt="" title="Ahmed Alqahtani will lead team SXB FC. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/11/4629706-1869073406.jpg" width="1000" height="667" alt="" title="Maher Sultaneh from Jordan will lead team Red Zone. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/esports-world-cup">Esports World Cup</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/gerard-pique">Gerard Pique</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/kings-league-mena">Kings League MENA</a></div></div></div> <span class="label abs-el uppercase special"> Special </span> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:59:39 +0000 seamus.obuachalla 2611472 at /node/2611446/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Mon, 2025-08-11 13:54</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Manuel “ManuBachoore” Bachoore has won the FC Pro World Championship at the Esports World Cup 2025 for Team Liquid in a 5-3 grand final win against Brice “Brice” Masson of Team Vitality, picking up Team Liquid’s third championship title at this year’s event.</p> <p> ManuBachoore’s victory sees him become a two-time champion, having won in 2023. He claimed a top eight finish at the Esports World Cup 2024.</p> <p> And ever since favorite and world No. 1 Anders “Vejrgang” Vejrgang was eliminated this year, ManuBachoore has looked like the most likely winner.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/11/4629636-1548823156.jpeg" width="1000" height="666" alt="" title="Team Liquid’s Manuel ‘ManuBachoore’ Bachoore celebrates winning the EA Sports FC 25 Tournament at Esports World Cup 2025. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/esports">eSports</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/esports-world-cup-2025">Esports World Cup 2025</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/esports-world-cup">Esports World Cup</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/ea-sports-fc-25">EA SPORTS FC 25</a></div></div></div> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:56:10 +0000 Arbee 2611446 at /node/2611326/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sun, 2025-08-10 13:23</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Twisted Minds won the Call of Duty: Warzone tournament at the Esports World Cup 2025, lifting the trophy after an epic 10-game final.</p> <p> The win is the first major tournament victory for all three players on the roster, despite each of them having storied careers.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/10/4629322-847799335.jpeg" width="1000" height="666" alt="" title="Members of Twisted Minds celebrate winning Call of Duty: Warzone at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/esports">eSports</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/esports-world-cup">Esports World Cup</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/2025-esports-world-cup">2025 Esports World Cup</a></div></div></div> Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:25:16 +0000 Arbee 2611326 at