ESL SAUDI CHALLENGE
Season 2
1 GameOverwatch
8Teams
$20,000US Dollar
It’s time for Season 2! The qualifiers will consist of two open tournaments on the Faceit platform, where the top teams from each tournament will earn their spot in the Playoffs, joining three invited teams in an epic showdown.
The Finals will feature a thrilling double-elimination bracket, with live coverage from Saudi Arabia’s top esports talent, streamed on ESL channels. The two final games will be played live during the offline Season Finals in Riyadh!
And don’t forget to explore our glorious Hall of Fame!
Watch Finals 05 December 2025 | ||||
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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
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Schedule
Date | Format | Time (AST) | Match | |
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Day 1 | 05.11.2025 | Bo5 | 19:30 | Match 1 – UB RO8
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Bo5 | 21:00 | Match 2 – UB RO8
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Bo5 | 22:30 | Match 3 – UB RO8
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Day 2 | 06.11.2025 | Bo5 | 19:30 | Match 4 – UB RO8 |
Bo5 | 21:00 | Match 5 – UB RO4 | ||
Bo5 | 22:30 | Match 6 – UB RO4 | ||
Day 3 | 11.11.2025 | Bo5 | 19:30
| Match 7 – LB RO4A
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Bo5 | 21:00 | Match 8 – LB RO4A | ||
Bo5 | 22:30 | Match 9 – LB RO4B | ||
Day 4 | 12.11.2025 | Bo5 | 19:30 | Match 10 – LB RO4B |
Bo5 | 21:00 | Match 11 – UB Finals | ||
Bo5 | 22:30 | Match 12 – LB RO2A | ||
Day 5 OFFLINE | 05.12.2025 | Bo5 | 19:30 | LB Finals |
Bo7 | 21:30 | Grand Final | ||
Format
Open QualifierOctober, 2025
- Open for everyone
- Two qualification tournaments
- Double Elimination Bracket – BO3
- Top 2-3 teams from each tournament advance to the playoffs stage
Playoffs5th - 12th November, 2025
- 8 teams
- 5 qualified teams
- 3 invited teams from ESC 2025 Season 1
- Double elimination – Bo5
- 4 days – 3 matches per day
- All games broadcasted
OFFLINE Finals5th December, 2025
- 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 | $1,000 |
5th – 8th | $500 |
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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