ESL Saudi Challenge — everything you need to know

  • 11/5/2024
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The tournament playoffs will take place in Riyadh from Nov. 8-16, with the final on Dec. 7 RIYADH: The ESL Saudi Challenge qualifiers have officially ended and the stage is now set for the playoffs, which take place from Nov. 8-16. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport After an intense round of Overwatch2 competition, the best teams from across Saudi Arabia have secured their spots and are ready to face off in the next phase, with a total prize pool of $20,000 up for grabs. The success of the recent Esports World Cup in Riyadh highlighted the popularity of gaming among Saudi players and fans, and that looks set to continue with more competitions taking place across the Kingdom in the coming years. The ESL Saudi Challenge, organized by esports and video game entertainment company ESL FACEIT Group, will also give the victors a chance to compete on a global stage. During the playoffs, teams face off in an attempt to advance to the Finals, where the top three teams will go head-to-head in front of a live audience at VOV Gaming in Riyadh on Dec. 7. Schedule and Format Playoffs: Nov. 8-16 The best eight teams face off in the double elimination bracket matches. Grand Finals: Dec. 7 The top three teams from the playoffs compete in lower bracket and upper bracket for the Grand Final. The winner will be crowned ESL Saudi Challenge Champion, taking home the top prize of $9,000 and qualifying for an international event in 2025. Teams The ESL Saudi Challenge will see some of the best teams in Overwatch compete for the grand prize: Twisted Minds Vision Esports Himawari Amigos Roc esports Al-Qadisiah Dragons Negative Mental Attitude Prize money (USD) Total pool: $20,000 1st: $9,000 2nd: $5,000 3rd: $3,000 4th: $,1000 5th-8th: $500 Where to watch Fans can watch the playoffs on the ESL Arabia Twitch and YouTube channels. For those unable to tune in live, all matches will also be available to watch on-demand free of charge via YouTube.

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