Tag: esports

Esports World Cup at Riyadh SEF Arena

Article posted by Coliseum, May 31^st, 2024

SEF Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the largest esports arena in the world, is set to host the prestigious Esports World Cup tournament in July. The Esports World Cup aims to increase the gaming sector’s contribution to Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product (GDP) by more than SAR50 billion and... » Read more

Saudi Arabia esports policy: Watch-train-play

Article posted by Coliseum, April 18^th, 2024

The esports company ESL FACEIT Group and Qiddiya City (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) have agreed to drive esports evolution by entering into a five-year partnership. ‘ESL’ stated that through the partnership they will engage their worldwide fan base of 225 million gamers, inviting them to share their... » Read more

Abu Dhabi ‘esports island’ for gaming buffs

Article posted by Coliseum, March 27^th, 2024

The esports lounge network True Gamers has announced plans to build a large-scale ‘esports island’ in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). ‘ESPORTS INSIDER’ stated that the island will include training facilities, a tournament venue, content creation spaces, and hotels for accommodating... » Read more

Riot Games Arena taking center-stage in Berlin

Article posted by Coliseum, December 6^th, 2023

Riot Games is planning a major overhaul of its LEC Studio in Berlin to transform it into its new home of esports in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) ahead of the 2024 esports season. The venue, based in Adlershof, Berlin, will be renamed the Riot Games Arena and the major upgrade will see it... » Read more

Monumental Sports esports mecca opening

Article posted by Coliseum, April 6^th, 2023

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) recently celebrated the grand opening of District E Powered by Ticketmaster, a nearly 14,000-square-foot facility that will serve as a hub for esports, entertainment and discovery at the heart of Downtown Washington, D.C. (US). Guests were treated to a... » Read more

Virtex esports stadium launch with aplomb

Article posted by Coliseum, December 15^th, 2022

Software developer Virtex has announced a live virtual esports event ahead of the launch of Virtex Stadium (UK), which is billed as the world’s first virtual esports stadium. ‘ENUK’ stated that Virtex Stadium gives gamers the chance to watch top esports tournaments from anywhere in the world,... » Read more

MIBR maiden esports arena in the metaverse

Article posted by Coliseum, November 29^th, 2022

In partnership with the American company Everyrealm, the professional esports organization Made in Brazil (MIBR) launched the first esports stadium in the metaverse. The MIBR Arena, as it has been named, opened its virtual gates on November 9th and comes armed with exclusive experiences for all... » Read more