Gamers8, the biggest esports and gaming festival in the world, is set to return this summer with a world-record prize pool of more than $30 million (double last year's pool), a recent press release tells us.
This year's festival promises to be even bigger and better than last year's event, which saw 1.4 million visitors, 132 million people tuning in to watch the elite competitions, and 61 nationalities represented.
Gamers8 Will Arrive this Summer
The Gamers8 will begin on July 6 and continue for eight weeks. It will feature a wide variety of entertaining events, such as esports competitions, live music performances, festivals, shows, community gaming, educational platforms, and activities suitable for people of all ages.
It’s happening! 🥁
— Gamers8 (@Gamers8_EN) January 26, 2023
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We are excited to welcome everyone to #Gamers8 2023: #TheLandOfHeroes on July 6 🗓️
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The festival will serve as a venue where world-class esports champions and gaming enthusiasts can display their talents, engage in networking opportunities, and have a great time.
Last year's Gamers8 festival was held in Boulevard Riyadh City and had five top titles, including "Rocket League," "Dota 2 Riyadh Masters," "Fortnite," "Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege," and "PUBG Mobile."
It's Bigger Than Last Year
The festival is going to be even more impressive this year, increasing the number of offerings it provides and featuring well-known games that are certain to stir up viewership.
HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation, said in a statement that the festival would be a destination for world-class esports champions and fans of the gaming universe.
He added that the festival will be bigger and better than ever, providing a platform for gaming enthusiasts to showcase their skills and connect with like-minded individuals.
The success of last year's Gamers8 festival was demonstrated by its impressive numbers, with 392 professional players and 113 international professional teams participating, and the festival was concluded with the Next World Forum, an esports and gaming forum in Riyadh. This year's festival will also end with the Next World Forum, although Gamers8 will release full details in due course.
More About Gamers8 and Saudi Esports Federation (SEF)
Gamers8 is the world's largest esports and gaming festival, set to take place from July to September 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With a lineup of elite esports champions, top gaming platforms, and performances by global music artists, the festival promises to be an immersive experience for gamers.
Attendees can watch the world's top esports teams compete for massive prize pools, explore the mysteries behind video game creation, and enjoy new challenges and experiences each week of the eight-week event.
Meanwhile, the Saudi Esports Federation is a governing body established to foster the growth of the esports industry in Saudi Arabia. The federation has two main goals: to develop competitive gamers at all levels, from grassroots to professional athletes, and stimulate the gaming industry by supporting the development of the entire value chain.
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