FIFA announces date, venue for FIFAe world cup, introduces Rocket League
FIFA’s experience and entertainment platform for digital football, gaming and esports, has confirmed the FIFAe Finals for 2025 and 2026. The event will include the highly anticipated FIFAe World Cup , featuring Rocket League and the FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball , on mobile and console, crowning three world champions in their respective fields on the global stage.
From 10 to 19 December, the FIFAe Finals 2025 will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as the country continues to position itself as a leading esports hub, in line with its Vision 2030 ambitions. Following the successful implementation of the FIFAe Finals over the last two years with the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) as a committed long-term partner, SEF and FIFA will provide fans, players and stakeholders a regular forum to further develop the FIFAe ecosystem.
“The fan feedback after last year’s event was incredible and confirmed our vision to provide a home for football esports to a range of different communities. Onboarding free-to-play titles and confirming the event for two seasons are significant steps on our journey to facilitate accessibility for nations and players from around the world,” said Christian Volk, Director of eFootball & Gaming at FIFA.
“The extension of our partnerships highlights the shared ambitions of everyone involved and allows us to sustainably develop the competition structure even further in order to offer fans and players the best possible experience.”
“Hosting the FIFAe Finals through 2026 stands as a testament to our commitment to supporting and delivering world-class esports events at both the regional and global levels. Our focus remains on creating an exceptional experience for players and fans alike, enable them to compete and engage in a platform that celebrates their passion and showcases their talent. This milestone further reinforces our Kingdom’s position as a global hub and leader in the gaming and esports industry, and we are looking forward to welcoming the world once again to the SEF Arena in Riyadh this December,” said Meshal Alqabbani, Products Executive Director at SEF.
