One Week to WEC24: Get Ready for Esports History!
Get ready, Esports fans! We’re in the final stretch, and the World Esports Championship 2024 is coming to Riyadh in just one week. The SEF Arena is prepped for an Esports experience like no other. National Teams flying in from all over the world, a massive $1 million prize pool, and a lineup of top-tier […]
IESF and ITTI Open Applications for Scholarships in Esports Management
The International Esports Federation (IESF) and the International Institute of Technology and Innovation (ITTI) are thrilled to announce the launch of the IESF x ITTI Scholarships, an initiative designed to empower the next generation of Esports leaders. This scholarship program brings together the industry’s best resources to select young talent ready to make their mark […]
International Esports Federation Announces Freeze Nums as Official Partner for the WEC24
The International Esports Federation (IESF) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Freeze Nums, who will be the official partner for the 16th World Esports Championship (WEC24) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As part of our largest event of the year, Freeze Nums will bring their innovative products, adding a fresh flavor to the championship […]
Official Statement on the Lebanese Esports and Robotics Federation’s Withdrawal from WEC24
Last week, the International Esports Federation (IESF) was informed by the Lebanese Esports and Robotics Federation of their withdrawal from this year’s World Esports Championship, mainly due to ongoing safety concerns in Lebanon. The federation informed IESF that there was a discussion with the athletes and that they came to the conclusion that participating under […]
Record Number of Host City Applications for IESF’s Events
We are pleased to announce the conclusion of the bidding process for hosting the 2025 and 2026 IESF Events – the World Esports Championship and Regional Qualifiers. For the first time in our history, we have received a record number of applications, with over 30 cities from across all continents submitting their bids to host […]
Regional Qualifiers 2024 are officially wrapped up
What a journey it has been! The Regional Qualifiers for the World Esports Championship 2024 have officially wrapped up, and we couldn’t be more excited about what’s next. Over the past few months, we’ve experienced some of the most thrilling moments in Esports across all four regions: Africa, Asia & Oceania, Europe, and the Americas, […]
African Esports Championship 2024 – Closing Ceremony
History was made as the African Esports Championship 2024 concluded in spectacular fashion at the Mohammed V Complex in Casablanca. AEC24 was a powerful demonstration of the rapid growth and rise of the African Esports scene. The closing ceremony was a reflection of the event’s success, with a capacity crowd on their feet, celebrating the […]
African Esports Championship: Everything you need to know
The long-awaited African Esports Championship is just days away, and the excitement is reaching its peak! From August 17th to 21st, Casablanca will become the epicenter of African Esports as the continent’s best athletes will compete for national glory and secure a spot at the World Esports Championship in Riyadh this November, and a chance […]
IESF Kicks off Bidding Process for 2025 and 2026 Events
We are officially launching the bidding process for the next two editions of the World Esports Championship and Regional Qualifiers. Cities interested in hosting IESF’s flagship event can learn more about the bidding process on the IESF Events Bidding Process page. WEC, a long-standing tradition of competitions watched across the world, creates a direct opportunity […]
Advancing Esports: Insights from the Olympic Qualifier Series 2024 in Shanghai
In our continuous efforts to advance Esports and explore its potential inclusion in the Olympic Games, Tiffani Lim, Chairperson of the IESF Athletes Committee, attended the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai as our representative. From May 15 to 19, the scenic Huangpu Riverside hosted the OQS, featuring four urban sports titles: breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing, […]
