After announcing a record 130 countries entering the national qualifiers, the International Esports Federation is pleased to announce that this year athletes from around the world will compete in five hugely popular gaming titles. WEC24 will feature the following game titles: CS2, Dota2, eFootball™ series, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and PUBG MOBILE.
This year, the tournament features seven competitions across five iconic titles, with a notable emphasis on inclusiveness, thanks to the presence of women's competitions in CS2 and the new MLBB Women, which further strengthens the diversity and inclusiveness of the circuit.
HRH Prince Faisal, President of the International Esports Federation, said: “The upcoming World Esports Championship will showcase the incredible growth and global impact of competitive gaming. It's an exciting opportunity for us to showcase the current state of the organization and celebrate the spirit of competition that unites players around the world. We are confident that this championship will not only captivate audiences, but also inspire a new generation of Esports fans. Together, we embrace the joy and friendship of this extraordinary event and continue to push the esports ecosystem to even greater heights.”
The 16th edition of the World Esports Championship, scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from11 19 to November, promises to be one of the most exciting Esports events of the year.
Igor Nedeski, Esports Manager of the International Esports Federation, said: “Continuing our collaboration with these publishers for this year's World Esports Championships makes a huge contribution to the quality of the tournament. After the exciting competition we have had in past years with these titles, we are sure that this year will be no exception. The athletes are already elated to start the competition and showcase their skills at this year's World Esports Championships.”
The national qualifiers are now underway and preview the champions who will represent their countries in the regional qualifiers. From there, the winners will move on to their final destination – WEC24 in Riyadh, later in the year.
