Gamers8 Esports festival to return in 2023
In the summer of 2023, Saudi Arabia will host the Gamers8 Esports festival for the second time. It returns with a record prize pool of $30,000,000. The event is scheduled to start on July 6.
So far, we know that the event lasts 8 weeks. A list of gaming disciplines hasn't been announced yet, but the last time organizers held competitions in Dota 2, Rocket League, PUBG Mobile, Rainbow Six Siege, and Fortnite.
Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation, Faisal bin Bandar:
Gamers8: The Land of Heroes is going to be the destination this summer, and we are delighted to once again welcome the elite of the esports world to Riyadh. The Land of Heroes is the place for both esports champions competing for glory and gaming fans looking to write their own stories. Showcasing the most popular titles on the planet will be amplified even further this summer. To be frank, when we mean bigger and better this summer – we truly mean it. We cannot wait to reveal what we have in store for Gamers8: The Land of Heroes.
Last year Gamers8 included the Dota 2 championship Riyadh Masters 2022 with a total prize pool of $4,000,000. PSG.LGD was the champion and defeated Team Spirit in the grand final. A total of 10 teams from around the world participated in the tournament.