Esports Awards and EWCF Announce Three-Year Partnership

The Esports Awards and the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) have entered into a significant three-year partnership. This collaboration brings the renowned esports awards ceremony to the world’s largest gaming festival, the Esports World Cup, set to occur this summer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Scheduled for August 24, 2024, the Esports Awards will honor the best in esports worldwide. The event will celebrate achievements across clubs, athletes, content creators, games, and more. This partnership ensures that the Esports Awards will be grander than ever, featuring enhanced experiences at the Lifetime Achievement mixer, Red Carpet Event, Esports Village, and the awards ceremony itself. Fans will have the opportunity to vote on awards finalists starting June 27.

Since its inception in 2015, the Esports Awards has grown from a London dinner event into the premier global platform for esports recognition. It has hosted unforgettable ceremonies in London, Dallas, and Las Vegas. Last year’s event attracted over 22 million viewers and honored some of the biggest names in esports, securing a Guinness World Record for the largest digital video game display.

Recognizing Excellence in a Growing Hub

Hosting the Esports Awards in Saudi Arabia for the first time aligns with the industry’s expansion and acknowledges the events shaping competitive gaming’s future. The Esports Awards aims to further its mission alongside the Esports World Cup, one of the year’s most exciting esports events.

“Partnering with the Esports World Cup enables us to offer an even more exceptional experience to our nominees, guests, and viewers,” said Michael Ashford, CEO of Esports Awards. “The Middle East is home to one of the fastest-growing and most passionate esports communities in the world, and I’m delighted to be bringing the awards to the region for the first time. I cannot wait for this year’s ceremony, which I expect will be the most impressive and memorable one yet.”

Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation, echoed this sentiment: “Hosting the Esports Awards in Riyadh enriches the Esports World Cup, bringing the entire world together to commemorate esports excellence. The Esports Awards is a fantastic gala that celebrates stakeholders from across the global esports ecosystem. I’m excited to attend the Esports Awards this year in Riyadh and honor the best in esports.”

The Esports Awards in Riyadh will be a landmark event, celebrating the best in competitive gaming and fostering a deeper connection between Eastern and Western esports audiences.