Saudi clubs to defend Kingdom’s crown at Esports World Cup

RIYADH: Since the launch of the club championship in 2024, Saudi organizations have established themselves as a dominant force on the global electronic sports stage.

Team Falcons claimed the inaugural title before successfully defending their crown in 2025, setting the benchmark for what sustained excellence across multiple esports titles looks like.

Now, as the Esports World Cup arrives in Paris for the first time, the challenge facing Saudi clubs is greater than ever.

The club championship remains the defining competitive storyline of the EWC, rewarding organizations that can compete consistently across multiple titles rather than relying on success in a single game. With points accumulated across the tournament calendar, depth, versatility and long-term performance are all essential ingredients for success.

No organization embodies that approach better than Team Falcons.

The two-time defending champions currently lead all clubs in qualifications for EWC 2026, securing places in 18 tournaments across the competition. Their broad presence across multiple titles once again positions them among the favorites to challenge for the club championship.

Falcons’ strength lies not only in the number of tournaments they have qualified for, but in the depth of talent they have assembled across some of e-sports’ biggest titles. The organization remains one of the strongest competitors in “Rocket League,” where its star-studded roster continues to rank among the world’s elite. The team is also expected to compete in “Counter-Strike 2,” “Call of Duty: Warzone” and “Chess,” highlighting the breadth of talent that has helped establish the organization as a consistent club championship contender.

The club’s success at the EWC