Esports World Cup Foundation, a non-profit organization headquartered in Saudi Arabia, was founded in 2023. With approximately 20 employees, the foundation reported $1.5M in revenue as of 2023. The organization focuses on propelling the professional esports industry, primarily through running the Esports World Cup, a major international tournament series featuring various video games. Additionally, it operates the Club Support Program, which provides financial aid to esports organizations to facilitate their expansion and empower both teams and players.

Revenue

Founded

2023

Headcount

20

Headquarters

Saudi Arabia

Primary Segment

Niche sports

Ownership

Non-profit

News Summary:

On April 30, 2026, a debate emerged regarding elite chess event scheduling, with Garry Kasparov voicing strong support for the Grand Chess Tour while top players such as Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Alireza Firouzja opted for the Esports World Cup. Previously, on June 22, 2025, the Esports World Cup Foundation renewed its partnership with Secretlab, designating it as the official gaming chair partner for the 2025 and 2026 editions. Earlier that week, on June 19, 2025, Alesso released an official remix for the Esports World Cup 2025. This followed the June 18, 2025 announcement that stc Group returned as an Elite and Founding Partner for the 2025 event. The Foundation also detailed the requirements for its Club Championship on June 17, 2025, stating that clubs must reach the top eight in at least two competitions to be eligible for participation.

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