Title: Esports World Cup Foundation Partners with Esports Awards for Three-Year Collaboration
The Esports World Cup Foundation and the Esports Awards have recently announced a partnership that will span the next three years. This collaboration aims to bring the prestigious esports awards ceremony and platform to the Esports World Cup, set to be the world’s largest gaming festival held in Riyadh this summer.
Scheduled for August 24, 2024, the 2024 Esports Awards will take place in Riyadh with a grand gala to recognize and honor the best in esports from around the world. This includes clubs, athletes, content creators, games, and more. The partnership guarantees that the Esports Awards will offer various experiences such as the lifetime achievement mixer, red carpet event, esports village, and the awards ceremony itself. Fans will have the opportunity to vote for awards finalists once they are announced on June 27.
Established in 2015, the Esports Awards has built a strong reputation for acknowledging excellence in esports globally and supporting initiatives aimed at expanding the industry. Evolving from a London dinner event into the leading global awarding body for esports recognition, the Esports Awards has become a pivotal platform in the esports community.
Having previously hosted red carpet events in London, Dallas, and Las Vegas, the Esports Awards will now make its debut in Saudi Arabia. Last year’s ceremony attracted over 22 million viewers and featured some of the biggest brands, athletes, and publishers receiving 30 awards across various categories.
Michael Ashford, CEO of Esports Awards, expressed his excitement about the partnership with the Esports World Cup and the opportunity to provide an exceptional experience for nominees, guests, and viewers. The Middle East boasts a rapidly growing and passionate esports community, making Riyadh an ideal location for this year’s ceremony.
Ralf Reichert, CEO of Esports World Cup Foundation, highlighted the significance of hosting the Esports Awards in Riyadh, stating that it will unite the global esports community to celebrate excellence in the industry. The event serves as a bridge between Eastern and Western audiences, recognizing greatness in competitive gaming, production, broadcasting, leadership, and creative design.
The Esports World Cup is set to kick off on July 3 in Riyadh, transforming the city into a hub of esports fandom and gaming culture for eight weeks. Boulevard City will host 20 game championships with a prize pool exceeding $60 million, marking it as the largest prize pool in esports history. In addition to the competitive aspect, the Esports World Cup will feature a range of festival activities, including gaming tournaments, pop culture celebrations, international experiences, and more.
This collaboration between the Esports World Cup Foundation and the Esports Awards promises to elevate the esports industry and provide a platform for recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of individuals and organizations within the esports community. With Riyadh at the center of this global celebration, esports fans can anticipate an unforgettable and groundbreaking event.