The Kuwait E-Sports Club announced on Jan. 24 that it will organize six community e-sports tournaments this season, open to all citizens and residents of the country in collaboration with the Public Authority for Sports. Club president Abdullah Al-Ali thanked Acting Director General Bashar Abdullah for his continuous support and noted the silver medal won by Kuwaiti players at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games.
Al-Ali said the tournaments are being organized to further promote e-sports in Kuwait amid rapid growth in the sector globally and locally. The club president highlighted strong government backing through the Public Authority for Sports and the Kuwait Olympic Committee. He described this support as key to advancing professionalism and development in the fast-growing field. The announcement came as the club seeks to build on recent competitive successes.
According to the Kuwait E-Sports Club website, the organization is planning a number of events in Kuwait that will be announced in the next few months with promoters able to seek authentication for their competitions. The six community tournaments fit within this framework by targeting a broad audience rather than only professional players. Such events contribute to the development and support of esports at all levels throughout the country. The club focuses on organizing national championships, competitions and cups in esports.
IMARC Group figures show the GCC esports market was valued at USD 25.1 million in 2025 and is expected to hit USD 70.9 million at a CAGR of 11.87 percent during 2026-2034. A report from 6Wresearch indicated Kuwait’s gaming market saw imports grow at a CAGR of 14.77 percent from 2020 to 2024. The firm noted esports is gaining traction in Kuwait with increasing tournaments, gaming cafes and professional teams. This regional momentum provides a favorable backdrop for the club’s community outreach.
Kuwait has fielded national teams in multiple esports titles with players competing in League of Legends, Mobile Legends Bang Bang, PUBG Mobile and Rainbow Six Siege according to the Esports Nations Cup. These squads benefit from grassroots programs that can uncover new talent through open tournaments. The silver medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games marks a notable milestone for the nation’s esports program. Continued events of this nature help strengthen the talent pool over time.
Grand View Research estimated the global esports market size at USD 2.13 billion in 2024 with expected growth at a CAGR of 23.1 percent from 2025 to 2030. The analysis covered key countries including Saudi Arabia and the UAE among others in the Middle East. Fortune Business Insights projected the worldwide sector to expand from USD 757 million in 2026 to USD 2,617.90 million by 2034. These projections align with rising organization of accessible local events across the region.
