| Product Code: ETC4462900 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 | |
The esports market in Saudi Arabia is witnessing substantial growth as competitive gaming gains popularity among the country`s youth. This market encompasses various aspects of the esports ecosystem, from professional leagues and tournaments to gaming hardware and software.
The Saudi Arabia Esports market is witnessing substantial growth owing to the increasing popularity of competitive gaming and esports events. Esports` capability to offer competitive gaming platforms, streaming opportunities, and a dedicated fan base contributes to its adoption. The demand for competitive gaming, esports tournaments, and gaming content drives the Esports market.
The esports market in Saudi Arabia encounters challenges related to infrastructure development, awareness, and regulatory support. Overcoming hurdles associated with infrastructure readiness for gaming, educating and engaging the audience, and establishing regulatory frameworks for esports events and sponsorships remain significant challenges. Additionally, ensuring inclusivity and diversity in the esports ecosystem while addressing cybersecurity concerns pose challenges for market growth.
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of the services in Saudi Arabia as organizations. With a growing need for data protection, businesses sought to secure their data center infrastructure. The crisis highlighted the importance of data center security.
Major players in this market include Tencent Holdings, Electronic Arts, and Activision Blizzard.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Saudi Arabia Esports Market Overview |
3.1 Saudi Arabia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Saudi Arabia Esports Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Saudi Arabia Esports Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Saudi Arabia Esports Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Saudi Arabia Esports Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Revenue Streams, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Saudi Arabia Esports Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing internet penetration and access to high-speed internet in Saudi Arabia, facilitating online gaming and esports participation. |
4.2.2 Growing popularity of esports events and tournaments in the region, attracting both players and viewers. |
4.2.3 Supportive government initiatives and investments in the esports industry, promoting its growth and development. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited physical esports infrastructure and venues in Saudi Arabia, hindering the hosting of large-scale tournaments. |
4.3.2 Cultural and societal norms that may restrict the acceptance and growth of esports in the country. |
4.3.3 Lack of formal esports education and training programs, impacting the development of skilled esports professionals. |
5 Saudi Arabia Esports Market Trends |
6 Saudi Arabia Esports Market, By Types |
6.1 Saudi Arabia Esports Market, By Revenue Streams |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Saudi Arabia Esports Market Revenues & Volume, By Revenue Streams, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Saudi Arabia Esports Market Revenues & Volume, By Media Rights, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Saudi Arabia Esports Market Revenues & Volume, By Tickets and Merchandise, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Saudi Arabia Esports Market Revenues & Volume, By Sponsorships and Direct Advertisements, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Saudi Arabia Esports Market Revenues & Volume, By Publisher Fees, 2021-2031F |
7 Saudi Arabia Esports Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Saudi Arabia Esports Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Saudi Arabia Esports Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Saudi Arabia Esports Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average daily active users (DAU) on popular esports platforms in Saudi Arabia. |
8.2 Number of esports tournaments and events held in the country annually. |
8.3 Sponsorship investment in Saudi Arabian esports teams and events. |
8.4 Percentage of esports viewership growth year-over-year in the region. |
8.5 Esports team participation and performance in international tournaments. |
9 Saudi Arabia Esports Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Saudi Arabia Esports Market Opportunity Assessment, By Revenue Streams, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Saudi Arabia Esports Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Saudi Arabia Esports Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Saudi Arabia Esports Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |