The Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) has kicked off the 2026 season of Saudi eLeague – an eagerly-awaited Esports tournament that brings together top-tier clubs and players from across the Kingdom.
In its 2026 edition, the Saudi eLeague season returns in a new format, offering a prize pool of SAR 4 million ($1 million), according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The 2026 season features four competitive categories, including tournaments in 23 Esports games. Moreover, Yalla Group joins as an official league partner and the presenting partner for the women’s league, known as Yalla Saudi eLeague Women.
The Elite category features fierce competitions among clubs and players across 10 global games, including Rainbow Six Siege X, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, PUBG Mobile, EA SPORTS 26, Fortnite, Call of Duty: Warzone, Overwatch 2, and Apex Legends.
Meanwhile, the Challenger category fosters emerging talent across six major games, including Dota 2, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, League of Legends, Call of Duty Mobile, Counter-Strike 2, and eFootball.
The Saudi eLeague 2026 season also dedicates Yalla Saudi eLeague Women to female competitions in four global games: Overwatch 2, Valorant, EAFC26, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
The fourth category, the Saudi Fighting League, is designed for the fighting game enthusiasts, offering a platform to discover emerging talents in this category.
The Saudi eLeague is one of the key pillars for strengthening the Esports sector in Saudi Arabia, by empowering national talents and preparing players to compete on regional and international stages.
On this occasion, SEF’s head of Esports products, Abdullah Al-Nasser, expressed his excitement about the new season, saying that it aims to provide opportunities for more players and enhance competitiveness among players.
