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Esports Nations Cup postponed one year to November 2027
There is a big video game competition called the Esports Nations Cup.
It was supposed to happen in November 2026 in the city of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.
The people in charge decided to move it to November 2027 instead, which is one year later.
They made this decision after talking to many important partners.
They said the situation in the region is still being checked, so they wanted more time.
The organization running it is called the Esports Foundation.
The Foundation thinks moving the event is the responsible choice.
They want teams, publishers, partners, and fans to feel sure about the plans.
The event will include teams from more than 100 countries and territories.
A player from India, Nihal Sarin, had already qualified for the event, and he recently played in the Esports World Cup.
The inaugural Esports Nations Cup has been postponed by one year to November 2027.
The event was originally scheduled for November 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Esports Foundation cited ongoing assessment of the wider regional situation after consulting key stakeholders.
The ENC brings together teams and stakeholders from more than 100 countries and territories.
India's Nihal Sarin, who had qualified in May, lost to Magnus Carlsen in the Esports World Cup quarterfinals.
- Who
- Esports Foundation, the event organizer; players including India's Nihal Sarin and Magnus Carlsen.
- What
- The inaugural Esports Nations Cup was postponed from November 2026 to November 2027.
- Where
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- When
- Announced on a Tuesday; originally November 2026, now November 2027.
- Why
- Ongoing assessment of the wider regional situation after consultation with key stakeholders.
Key facts
- Event
- Esports Nations Cup (ENC)
- Organizer
- Esports Foundation (EF)
- Original date
- November 2026
- New date
- November 2027
- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Participating nations
- More than 100 countries and territories
- Reason for postponement
- Ongoing assessment of the wider regional situation
- Notable qualifier
- Nihal Sarin of India (qualified in May)
Sources
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