FIFAe 2024 finals to be held in Riyadh next December

World soccer’s governing body, FIFAhas announced that the finals of its upcoming esports event, the FIFAe Finals 2024will take place in RiadSaudi Arabia. The finals, which will take place between December 5-12will feature tournaments of Rocket Legue and eFootball at BLVD Riyadh City.

The tournament will be open to the public and organizers encourage walk-ins. The prize for Rocket League will be $250,000, while eFootball for mobile and consoles is $100,000 each.

The Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) has also been announced as a presenting partner of the event.. This is not the first time the national body has partnered with a tournament, as this summer Moonton Games announced that the SEF had partnered with its Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) tournament, MPL MENA.

The event is the first of its kind to involve Rocket League after the game was named the official game of the FIFAe World Cup in June 2024. The absence of the EA FC game series (formerly known as FIFA), a staple of the FIFA World Cup, is due to the fact that the agreement between FIFA and Electronic Arts has been dissolved, and FIFA no longer has naming rights to the soccer simulator.

In an effort to continue hosting events without the globally popular EA FC, FIFA also held the Football Manager FIFAe World Cup during its Next Gen event in Liverpool. Alongside Rocket League and Football Manager, FIFA decided to include eFootball, EA FC’s direct competitor, as the main game in Liverpool, and now also in Riyadh.

As we continue to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s position as a global leader in esports, hosting the FIFAe Finals 2024 is a proud moment for us. This event not only highlights the Kingdom’s commitment to the eSports ecosystem, but also provides an unprecedented opportunity for gamers from around the world to showcase their talent and passion on a global stage. We are excited to witness the next chapter of esports history unfold right here in Riyadh.

Turki Alfawzan, Director General of the Saudi Esports Federation.