The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Saudi Arabia’s National Olympic Committee (NOC) have announced a 12-year partnership to host the Olympic Esports Games.
The Esports Games will be held regularly, but details like specific timing, game titles, qualification process, and venue selection are still under discussion by the IOC Session.
Saudi Arabia is currenting hosting the inaugural Esports World Cup in Riyadh Boulevard City. The Esports World Cup will be 8 week event the started last July 10th.
IOC President Thomas Bach announces that the Executive Board has proposed the creation of 'Olympic Esports Games' to the 142nd IOC Session.
The IOC Members will vote on this proposal at the Session during the Olympic Games Paris 2024. pic.twitter.com/lIBUCxm2kK
— IOC MEDIA (@iocmedia) June 14, 2024
You can read the full text of IOC press announcement here.
