Esports
Sport Pictogram
Number of Medal Events
2
Number of Athletes
28
In Association With
What is Esports?
Esports refers to competition in multiple video and computer games where two or more competitors from different teams or leagues duel in a game. The participating athletes are called gamers, with Esports differing from standard video gaming through the elevated competitive nature. E-sports began in the 1970s with small video game tournaments such as the 1972 Spacewar competition at Stanford University. The 1990s saw explosive growth with games like StarCraft and the rise of online multiplayer gaming. In the 2000s, streaming platforms like Twitch and YouTube propelled e-sports into a global industry featuring professional teams and major prize pools.Esports and the ISSA
E-sports will make their debut at Riyadh 2025, with the International Esports Federation (IESF) allocating eight team slots and eight individual slots.Allocation & Eligibility
IESF will allocate eight slots each for team and individual event. One direct slot in each category is reserved for the host nation, with the remaining seven slots allocated based on online qualifier results and regional representation.
For the team title event (Rocket League), each NOC may enter a maximum of three athletes. For the individual title event (Tekken 8), each NOC may enter one athlete.
Registered athletes must meet the minimum age requirements set by the IESF.
Venue
Boulevard City BLD 2
Existing
Boulevard City
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