First Olympic Esports Games Set for Saudi Arabia in 2025

The IOC's 12-year partnership with Saudi Arabia aims to promote esports while addressing human rights concerns.

The inaugural Olympic Esports Games will take place in Saudi Arabia in 2025.
The event is part of a 12-year agreement between the IOC and Saudi Arabia's National Olympic Committee.
Potential game titles include Street Fighter 6, League of Legends, and Rocket League.
Saudi Arabia has invested heavily in the gaming industry, despite its controversial human rights record.
The IOC asserts that Olympic values, including gender equality, will be upheld.