Riyadh, November 27, 2024 — The highly anticipated FIFAe Finals 2024 will make history by introducing multiple esports titles to its roster for the first time, solidifying its position as the ultimate stage for competitive football gaming. The event will showcase the FIFAe World Cup™ featuring Rocket League and the FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball™, both on console and mobile platforms. This marks a significant expansion in the scope of the tournament, offering players from diverse esports ecosystems the chance to compete on the world’s most prestigious stage under the FIFAe banner.
Hosted by the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF), the FIFAe Finals 2024 will take place at the state-of-the-art SEF Arena at BLVD Riyadh City. The event will unfold in two distinct phases, beginning with the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League, which will run from December 5 to 8, 2024. This thrilling tournament will be followed by the FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball™, held on both console and mobile platforms, from December 9 to 12, 2024. These tournaments will bring together the best esports athletes from across the globe, competing for the ultimate title and a share of the total $450,000 prize pool.
Speaking ahead of the event, Turki Al-Fawzan, CEO of the Saudi Esports Federation, expressed his pride in the country’s growing role as a global leader in esports. “As we continue to strengthen Saudi Arabia's position as a hub for esports innovation and development, hosting the FIFAe Finals 2024 is a defining moment for us. This event not only highlights the Kingdom’s unwavering commitment to the esports ecosystem but also offers an extraordinary opportunity for players worldwide to showcase their unparalleled skill and passion on the global stage,” Al-Fawzan said. “We are thrilled to witness the next chapter of esports history unfold right here in Riyadh.”
The addition of multiple titles to this year’s FIFAe Finals is a significant milestone in the evolution of football esports, according to FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström. “This year’s expanded tournament format, featuring Rocket League and eFootball™, offers players from different competitive ecosystems the chance to perform at the highest level,” Grafström remarked. “The FIFAe Finals 2024 represents an exciting new chapter for esports, and we are thrilled to partner with SEF to bring this monumental event to life in Riyadh.”
The FIFAe Finals 2024 will see intense competition as 16 nations vie for glory in Rocket League, while up to 18 countries will compete in eFootball™ across both console and mobile formats. This multi-title approach introduces a unique and dynamic blend of competitive gaming, with national pride on the line for the first time in these esports ecosystems. The event promises to be a high-energy spectacle, bringing together top talent from around the world, all aiming to lift the coveted FIFAe World Cup Trophy.
The prize pool for this year’s FIFAe Finals is an impressive $450,000, with $250,000 allocated for the Rocket League competition and $100,000 for each of the two eFootball™ tournaments—one for console and another for mobile players. These substantial prize pools underscore the growing stature of the event and its significance in the global esports calendar. The competition will be a thrilling test of skill, strategy, and endurance as players battle it out for both national pride and substantial monetary rewards.
Riyadh’s selection as the host city for the FIFAe Finals 2024 comes as no surprise, given the Kingdom’s growing gaming culture, robust esports infrastructure, and its enthusiastic participation in global FIFAe competitions. Saudi Arabia has become a central hub for esports events, with a growing number of local champions making their mark on the world stage. This rich esports legacy, combined with the SEF’s ongoing commitment to fostering innovation and talent, made Riyadh the perfect destination for the event.
The FIFAe Finals 2024 represent the culmination of years of growth and development for FIFA’s esports initiatives, which have expanded exponentially over the last few years. This prestigious event is set to be a major milestone in the global esports landscape, continuing to engage both local and international audiences. Notably, the event will be open to the public on a walk-in basis, providing fans with an immersive experience in one of the most exciting esports environments in the world.
This year’s FIFAe Finals will also follow the successful inaugural FIFAe Next Gen event, held in Liverpool, England, which featured the first-ever FIFAe World Cup focused on Football Manager, as well as the FIFAe Fame Your Game Cup. With the 2024 FIFAe Finals, the momentum continues to build, offering players and fans alike an unforgettable celebration of football esports.
Fans around the world can stay up to date on the latest news and developments from the FIFAe Finals 2024 by following the official FIFAe social media channels, checking FIFA.GG for tournament updates, and joining the conversation using the hashtags #FeWCRL, #FeWCeFootball, and #FameYourGame.
The FIFAe Finals 2024 are set to redefine the landscape of competitive esports, making history in Riyadh as a global showcase for talent, innovation, and national pride.