Global Esports Federation and European Olympic Committees stage European Games Esports Championships

Katowice, Poland will host the first esports championships in Europe alongside the European Games Krakow-Małopolska 2023

The Global Esports Federation and the European Olympic Committees will stage the first-ever European Games Esports Championships (#EGE23) in Katowice, Poland, from June 30 to July 2, 2023.

“Esports is a rapidly growing reality, and we are excited to bring it to the European Games, expanding our #worldconnected community. We look forward to seeing the top national teams and athletes from Europe compete in Katowice this summer."

Paul J. Foster, CEO of the GEF

The #EGE23 will be staged alongside the European Games Krakow-Małopolska 2023, featuring some of the best esports athletes from across Europe, who will showcase their skills in various esports titles. The inaugural event is set to provide an international stage for esports athletes to compete while representing their national flags.

The Global Esports Federation is proud to partner with the European Olympic Committees for this historic event, which promises to be a major milestone in the development of esports.