WEC: A Legacy Built by Nations
The story of the World Esports Championship (WEC) is one of steady, determined growth, not just in numbers, but in ambition, reach, and impact. What started as a modest event in 2009 has now become one of the largest international esports tournaments in the world. In 2009, the inaugural WEC took place in Taebaek, South […]
IESF Training Camp Wraps Up World Esports Summit 2024
The IESF Training Camp in Busan was the perfect conclusion to the World Esports Summit 2024. Athletes from around the world came together to learn and improve their skills, gather knowledge from top Esports professionals, and take their gameplay to the next level. Over the course of the camp, the athletes participated in a range […]
The World Esports Summit 2024 is here!
The IESF World Esports Summit returns this December to Busan, South Korea. Hosted at the Busan Esports Arena (BRENA) from December 5-6, the Summit will bring together prominent figures from Esports, global brands, government officials, and sports executives for a deep dive into the current Esports trends, its rapid transformations, and future challenges. This year’s […]
WEC24 Complete: Indonesia Crowned Overall Champion!
After nine days of exciting competition, the 16th World Esports Championship (WEC24) has come to a conclusion. From epic plays to unforgettable moments, the championship closed out with the Dota 2 and MLBB Women’s finals. The ultimate victory and the biggest moment of the night belonged to Indonesia, as they won their second title as […]
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 […]
World Esports Idea Quest 2024
The World Esports Idea Quest 2024 is here, and it’s bigger than ever! This exciting challenge invites Esports enthusiasts and visionaries worldwide to bring their most innovative and unique ideas to the table. Do you have what it takes to design the next big thing in Esports? Now’s your chance to show your creativity and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Regional Qualifiers 2024 Kickoff
The WEC24 Regional Qualifiers are here! They are the second stage of our Road to Riyadh and kicking off on June 8th! The champions from each nation have proven their talent and determination in the national qualifiers. Now, they will advance to the regional qualifiers stage, striving to earn their spot in the final event […]
African Regional Qualifiers Host Announcement
The International Esports Federation (IESF) is thrilled to announce the hosting of the first-ever offline event in Morocco – the regional qualifiers for WEC24 in Casablanca from 17th to 21st of August. This event marks a significant step forward for Esports across the continent. The regional qualifiers will begin with online qualifiers from June 10th […]
