Saudi Esports Federation Teams Up with PUBG Mobile—Winners to Earn Spot at $3M World Cup in Riyadh

The Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) has announced a major new partnership with PUBG Mobile, opening up serious opportunities for players across the Kingdom.

Under the agreement, winners of the PUBG Mobile National Championship in Saudi Arabia will now qualify directly for the PUBG Mobile World Cup, a global tournament boasting a $3 million prize pool and set to take place during the Esports World Cup in Riyadh this July.

The collaboration merges the Saudi eLeague with the PUBG Mobile National Championship, streamlining the competitive ladder from amateur to pro for local players.

"Through strategic collaborations with leading titles such as PUBG Mobile, we are expanding opportunities for our players... and accelerating the development of a dynamic and thriving esports ecosystem," said SEF President HRH Prince Faisal Bin Bandar.

Saudi Arabia's Esports Ambitions Keep Growing

This is far from the SEF’s first power move in 2025. Earlier this year, they partnered with Savvy Games Group to launch programs focused on esports talent development—think training camps, career-awareness programs, and internships tailored for aspiring pros.

In August 2024, SEF also teamed up with MOONTON Games to help grow Mobile Legends: Bang Bang in the region, and more recently, opened the SEF Arena. This new facility serves as the hub for Saudi eLeague tournaments and houses the SEF Academy, a program designed to train and develop the next generation of esports stars.

PUBG Mobile World Cup: A New Stage for Saudi Players

The PUBG Mobile World Cup will feature 24 elite teams from around the globe, competing in what’s expected to be one of the biggest battle royale events of the year. With Saudi Arabia now guaranteed representation through its national championship, the path to the world stage has never been clearer for local players.