The Esports World Cup Foundation has formally launched a mobile application to amuse the fans and provide them with seamless interactive experience, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Fans can download the Esports World Cup App from all app stores and get updates and exclusive information about live streaming, ticket purchasing, match dates, prize information, and the latest news about the tournament.
The Esports World Cup
Saudi Arabia is currently hosting the largest event in the history of the gaming and electronic sports sector.
The cup includes the largest prize pool in Esports history with more than $60 million for the inaugural Esports World Cup (EWC) this summer in Riyadh. The historic prize pool stands as a testament to the Esport World Cup Foundation‘s pursuit to flourish the global esports industry while providing more sustainable career options for athletes and clubs.
EWC aims at increasing the gaming sector’s contribution to Saudi Arabia’s GDP by more than $ 13.3 billion and boosting its position as a pioneering hub for hosting worldwide prestigious events.
In 2023, Saudi launched ‘The National Gaming and Esports Strategy (NGES) to foster the Kingdom’s status as a center of the competitive gaming world by 2030.
Last year, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz established the Esports World Cup Foundation, a non-profit organization that aims at opening a new era of collaboration between esports stakeholders and enhancing the sector’s sustainability.
“The competition will enhance our progress towards realizing the Vision 2030 objectives of diversifying the economy, growing the tourism sector, creating new jobs in various industries, and providing world-class entertainment for citizens, residents, and visitors alike,” Saudi Crown Prince Mohamad bin Salman said.
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