ESL SAUDI CHALLENGE
Season 2
1 GameOverwatch
11Teams
$20,000US Dollar
Get ready—Season 2 is here!
The road to glory kicks off with three open qualifiers on FACEIT, where only the fiercest teams will rise and secure their place in Stage 1 of the competition.
In Stage 1, the top 8 contenders will battle it out for a coveted invitation to the FACEIT League and the last golden ticket to Stage 2.
Then comes Stage 2—a high-stakes double-elimination showdown featuring the top 3 teams from last season and the champion of Stage 1. And it all leads to the ultimate climax:
The final two games played LIVE at the Season Finals in Riyadh!
This is your moment. This is Season 2. Prove you belong.
And don’t forget to explore our glorious Hall of Fame!
Watch Finals 05 December 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
19:30 | LB Finals |  Team Vision | vs |  Al Qadsiah |
21:30 | Grand Final |  Twisted Minds | vs |  TBD |
Teams
Invited
Season 1 - Winner
Twisted Minds
Winner Season 1 in 2024
Team vision
Al Qadsiah
Qualified
ALULA
NEWGENS
Kurohana
BRAND RISK
DARK PAST
SHAHEEN ESPORTS
INVADERS
Lunar Crew
Schedule
Date | Format | Time (AST) | Match | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
STAGE #1 | ||||
Day 1 | 09.12.2025 | Bo5 | 19:30 | Match 1 – UB 1.1 Group A |
21:00 | Match 2 – UB 1.2 Group A | |||
22:30 | Match 3 – LB 1.1 Group A | |||
Day 2 | 10.12.2025 | Bo5 | 19:30 | Match 4 – UB 1.1 Group B |
21:00 | Match 5 – UB 1.2 Group B | |||
22:30 | Match 6 – LB 1.1 Group B | |||
Day 3 | 14.12.2025 | Bo5 | 19:30
| Match 7 – UB 2.1 Group A |
21:00 | Match 8 – LB 2.1 Group A | |||
Day 4 | 15.12.2025 | Bo5 | 19:30 | Match 9 – UB 2.1 Group B |
21:00 | Match 10 – LB 2.1 Group B | |||
Day 5 | 16.12.2025 | Bo5 | 19:30 | Match 11 – Stage #1 – Semi Final 1 |
21:00 | Match 12 – Stage #1 – Semi Final 2 | |||
22:30 | Match 13 – Stage #1 – Final | |||
STAGE #2 | ||||
Day 6 | TBD, January | Bo5 | 19:00 | Match 14 – Stage #2 Online |
21:00 | Match 15 – Stage #2 Online | |||
Day 7 | TBD, January | Bo5 | 19:30 | Match 16 – Stage #2 Online |
21:00 | Match 17 – Stage #2 Online | |||
GRAND FINAL SHOWDOWN | ||||
Day 8 | TBD, January | Bo5 | 19:30 | LB Finals |
Bo7 | 21:30 | Grand Final | ||
Format
Stage #1 - FACEIT GauntletDecember, 2025
- Best 8 teams from the Open Qualifiers
- Two groups of four teams — GSL system and a cross-group final.
- The best team advance to the Stage #2
- The TOP2 of the Stage #1 will be invited to the FACEIT League Season 8 Expert Division
Stage #2 - PlayoffsJanuary, 2026
- 4 Teams
- 1 advanced from Stage #1
- 3 invited teams from ESC 2025 Season 1
- Double elimination – Bo5
- 2 days – 2 matches per day
OFFLINE FinalsTBD, 2026
- 3 best teams
- 1 day – 2 matches
- Lower Bracket Final – Bo5
- Grand Final – Bo7
Prize MoneyTotal: $20,000
1st | $9,000 |
2nd | $5,000 |
3rd | $3,000 |
4th | $800 |
5th | $500 |
6th – 7th | $350 |
8th – 11th | $250 |
About ESC
The ESL Saudi Challenge is a premier esports initiative by EFG, created exclusively for the Saudi gaming community. Its mission is to fuel the growth of esports in the Kingdom and empower local players to compete on the global stage.
Featuring top-tier titles like Overwatch 2, the competition brings together the region’s best talent through open qualifiers and high-stakes playoffs. The journey culminates in an electrifying live finals event in Riyadh, showcasing the passion and potential of Saudi esports.
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