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Prince Mohammed Bin Salman eSports League

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The Prince Mohammed Bin Salman eSports League (Saudi Professional League Esports) is a championship that virtually simulates the Saudi League for Football through electronic football (FIFA). Launched in 2019, it is organized by the Saudi Esports Federation and includes all Saudi Pro League clubs.

Participants in the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman eSports League

The Prince Mohammed Bin Salman eSports League (Saudi Professional League Esports) features thirty-two elite players from the Middle East competing for the league title, attracting the strongest electronic football players from Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.

According to the tournament's system, the top two players qualify to participate in the FIFA eClub World Cup. Al-Ittihad Club has won the first three editions of the league. During the finals of the third edition, an accompanying tournament for female players was held, offering various prizes. Afrah from the Valar eSports Club secured first place.

Stages of the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman eSports League

In the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman eSports League (Saudi Professional League Esports), all sixteen professional league clubs participate, competing over seven rounds. Eight clubs advance to the quarterfinals, from which four teams qualify for the semifinals. The final match determines the champion awarded the league cup.

The system of the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman eSports League (Saudi Professional League Esports) falls under the umbrella of Saudi eLeagues, established by the Saudi Arabian Federation for Electronic and Intellectual Sports (SAFEIS) in October 2020 to develop the Saudi eSports industry. The competition is part of the Club Support Strategy of the Ministry of Sport. Participating sports clubs earn points for competing in official eSports tournaments, contributing to their journey to collect more points for the Club Support Strategy announced by the Ministry of Sport in 2019. Points are awarded to all participating teams, with additional points granted to teams that achieve top positions.