Record Winnings in Sight: Winners Could Take Home Over $40 Million 💰
A grandiose event in the world of eSports is on the horizon: The very first eSports World Cup is set to take place in the summer of 2024! Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, will host this historic event, where participants will battle for a staggering prize pool. Insiders suggest that the prize money could exceed an impressive $40 million, catapulting eSports into a league comparable to soccer. ⚽
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Announces First Esports World Cup for 2024 🎮
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Previously a gaming festival named Gamers8, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman, plans to completely reinvent it in 2024. The introduction of a new Esports World Cup is planned, replacing the Gamers8 Festival. This move aims to significantly expand and enhance the event. While established disciplines like Fortnite, Dota 2, and Counter-Strike were already staples, the tournament will now include a plethora of other competitions, including Riot’s popular game League of Legends.
Spectacular Gaming Event Expected in Summer 2024 🕹️
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The gaming extravaganza is scheduled for the summer of 2024, and it is anticipated that the eight weeks over which the event will span are going to be an unparalleled spectacle of grandeur. With the customary splendor typical for events in Saudi Arabia, this spectacle promises to be an unprecedented highlight. But not only the event itself, organized by Savy Games Group, a major investor in the Saudi gaming sector, will impress with its grand staging; the prize money is also expected to reach levels that hint at new records.
A Prize Pool to Rival the FIFA World Cup? 🏆
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While exact details of the prize money and participating games for the upcoming ESports World Cup are yet to be announced, initial reports indicate a new era in the world of eSports. Renowned sports news site insidethegames.biz mentions that the ESports World Cup will surpass the previous record prize money of Gamers8. This suggests that the ESports World Cup will offer well over $4 million in prize money.
Could the Prize Pool Surpass the $40 Million Mark?
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However, expectations for the upcoming eSports World Cup’s prize pool go well beyond $4 million. Organizers have announced an unprecedented level of prize money. Speculation suggests that the amount for the World Cup could significantly exceed the highest ever payout in eSports history. It’s even anticipated that the prize pool could surpass the $40 million threshold, propelling eSports into a league with professional soccer. For context, the winning team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Argentina, was awarded a prize of $42 million.
The assumption that the $40 million mark could be surpassed in a 2024 eSports event in Saudi Arabia stems from the fact that this amount has already been paid out in eSports. For example, “The International 2021” (Dota 2) had previously awarded a prize pool of $40 million. Typically, similar eSports events pay out between $15 and $20 million. Given the announcement by the organizers of the World Cup in Riyadh to offer an unprecedented prize pool, it’s plausible that it will exceed $40 million.
Preparations for the event, destined to shine with unmatched brilliance, are already underway. It’s expected that BRICS nations like China will play a significant role. The West’s position on the event remains to be seen. Regardless, the new World Cup in Saudi Arabia is sure to attract immense interest, especially due to its record-breaking prize pool. We’re keeping an eye on the developments leading up to the summer of 2024 and will keep you continuously informed.
