Inaugural Esports Nations Cup Delayed Due to "Wider Regional Situation", Here's when It Will Take Place
The foundation said the delay will give national teams, publishers and partners more certainty as it revises the competition calendar and qualification pathways.
- The Esports Foundation announced the inaugural Esports Nations Cup, originally scheduled for November 2026 in Riyadh, will be postponed to November 2027.
- Citing uncertainty around the broader regional situation, the Foundation confirmed that Saudi Arabia remains capable of hosting major international events despite the delay.
- More than 100,000 players across 100 markets were expected to participate, with more than 700 coaches already appointed to national teams for the 16 esports titles.
- Existing commitments under the ENC Development Fund remain in place, while the Foundation will work with National Team Partners over coming weeks to clarify qualification pathways.
- Esports Foundation CEO Ralf Reichert stated the decision was not taken lightly, adding that the Foundation wants the first edition held "under the right conditions" alongside the Esports World Cup.
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Esports Foundation postpones inaugural Esports Nations Cup to November 2027 - The Tribune
The Esports Foundation (EF) on Wednesday announced that the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), originally scheduled to take place in November 2026 in Riyadh, will be postponed to November 2027, following ongoing assessment of the wider regional situation and after consultation with key stakeholders.
Esports Nations Cup Rescheduled For 2027 Amid Regional Uncertainty
The inaugural Esports Nations Cup, initially planned for November this year, has been postponed to November 2027 by the Esports Foundation. This decision was made following an assessment of the wider regional situation and to ensure stability for participating national teams, publishers, partners, and fans. Despite the postponement, Saudi Arabia remains capable of hosting events, and existing development fund commitments will be maintained.
The Esports Nations Cup (ENC), scheduled to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this November, has been postponed by one year due to the aftermath of the war with Iran. On the 19th, the Saudi Arabia Esports Foundation (EF) announced, “Following a continuous review of the overall regional situation and consultations with key stakeholders, we have decided to postpone the ENC to November 2027.” The EF stated, “After reviewing the regional situation, we…
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