Riyadh to host MENA’s largest gaming tournament

Gamers from around the world are set to test their skills in the first PUBG MOBILE Star Challenge (PMSC) World Cup to be held in Saudi Arabia. 

Taking place during Riyadh Season, the region’s most popular mobile game is expected to draw thousands of gamers and fans to the capital. The PMSC World Cup will run from 12 to 14 December.

PUBG MOBILE’s involvement in Riyadh Season was initially announced by the Riyadh Season organizers on Twitter. The PMSC World Cup will see 16 teams from MENA compete with 16 teams from around the world. Organizers will soon announce the total prize money, but it is expected to exceed SAR 1 million.

PUBG MOBILE has taken the world by storm since its release in 2018 with more than 400 million downloads. Its involvement in Riyadh Season is being hailed by gaming influencers as further indication of PUBG MOBILE’s commitment to bringing innovative technologies to the region.