EFG, the global leader in organizing eSports tournaments, has announced that registration is officially open for the new season of the ESL Saudi Challenge, the premier Overwatch 2 tournament in the Kingdom.
The tournament gives local teams the opportunity to compete for a prize pool of $20,000 USD, as well as a pivotal step towards qualifying for international competitions.
The qualifiers will take place on the FACEIT digital platform, with live streaming of the knockout matches, while the finals will be played live in front of a live audience, cementing the tournament’s status as one of the most important regional eSports events.
The tournament schedule will be as follows:
Stage Date
First qualifiers: October 17-18
Second Qualifiers: October 24-25
Playoffs: November 5, 6, 11, 12
Finals: December 5
The qualifiers will be broadcast live on official channels (ESL Arabia)