Global Esports Tour 2023 returns to Riyadh, featuring KONAMI’s eFootball 2023

Pro-footballers from Manchester United and FC Barcelona join elite eFootball athletes to win $50K prize pool

The third season of the Global Esports Federation’s pro-series, the Global Esports Tour (GET) is set to ignite the world of competitive gaming once again. The GET will launch its exciting journey on August 26-27, 2023, at the state-of-the-art Boulevard Riyadh City, within the vibrant Gamers8 festival. This international gaming and esports spectacular, hosted in Saudi Arabia's capital city, promises a groundbreaking experience for esports enthusiasts and professionals alike.

At the heart of the action will be KONAMI’s eFootball 2023, a game that has captured the hearts of fans worldwide. With a prize pool of $50,000 up for grabs, GET Riyadh 2023 promises an unforgettable experience for fans and participants as it brings together world-class eFootball athletes from across the globe.

Among the esteemed line-up, pro-footballers Lotfi Derradji and Kilyan Katou Judex Faucheux from Manchester United, as well as Alejandro Alguacil Seguira and Saul Adrian Chavez Saucedo from FC Barcelona, are poised to battle it out for supremacy and a share of the coveted prize pool.

“GET Riyadh 2023 marks a significant milestone in the evolution of esports. This event represents the spirit of competition, innovation, and unity that defines esports on a global scale. As we gather some of the world's top eFootball athletes under one roof, we look forward to witnessing unforgettable moments that will continue to shape the future of competitive gaming.”

Paul J. Foster, CEO of the Global Esports Federation

The Global Esports Tour is the GEF’s pro-team series staged in global cities throughout the year. The GET features fierce competitions among elite-level esports athletes and teams, competing for a coveted prize pool.