The Global Esports Federation (GEF) has confirmed Dubai as the host city for the Global Esports Games 2025.
The grand announcement was made in front of a huge crowd at the GET Dubai by Abdulla Al Gurg, Vice-President of Emirates Esports, the Secretary-General Saeed Al Taher and Emirates Esports board members.
The first Global Esports Games tournament was held in Singapore last year, with three titles competing: Dota 2, PES 2021 Season Update and Street Fighter V. This year’s Global Esports Games is scheduled to be hosted in Istanbul between December 14 and December 18.
The GEF commission led by GEF Vice-President HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, included GEF Board Members Adrian Lismore and Hala Ghandour as well as Alper Afshin Zdemir, President of the Turkish Esports Federation and Paulo Ribas, President of the Brazil Esports Federation.
After a series of meetings took place between June 9-11 in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai was elected as the hosting city for Global Esports Games 2025.
Chris Chan, President of the GEF said, “Congratulations Dubai and the people of the United Arab Emirates. The Global Esports Federation is delighted to confirm Dubai as the host of our global flagship property – the Global Esports Games – in December 2025. Once again, the eyes of the world, the energy, and passion of our #worldconnected community will light up Dubai, the UAE, and the region.”
Paul J. Foster, CEO of the GEF said, “We are excited to see the incredible progress since our signing of a Strategic Framework Agreement with Emirates Esports at Expo 2020 Dubai last November, to unlock opportunities and develop esports in the region. The world will once again unite in Dubai with the city confirmed to host the Global Esports Games in 2025.
Foster added, “The whole world knows that Dubai is a great host and offers an epic world-class setting. We can’t wait to see athletes from across the world – standing on center stage at the GEF Arena in December 2025 – as they compete for the glory of their home country flag, the fans at home and in the stands, and the chance to show the world their many skills, talents, their personal journey and desire to compete.”