{"id":5355,"date":"2025-08-05T11:09:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T07:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/?p=5355"},"modified":"2025-08-05T11:09:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T07:09:48","slug":"esports-world-cup-foundation-announces-multi-year-partnership-renewal-with-aramco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/ar\/esports-world-cup-foundation-announces-multi-year-partnership-renewal-with-aramco\/","title":{"rendered":"Esports World Cup Foundation Announces Multi-Year Partnership Renewal with Aramco"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Aramco Esports Championship 2025<\/h2>\n<p>The Esports World Cup Foundation (\u201cEWCF\u201d) announced a three-year renewal and expansion of its partnership with Aramco for the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC). The world\u2019s largest esports and gaming event is back in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this summer. The agreement will see Aramco leverage its involvement in motorsports, aimed at driving innovation in racing esports and delivering a world-class, inspiring fan experience at EWC.<\/p>\n<p>For 2025, Aramco will elevate its presence as the title partner of the enhanced Aramco SIM Arena, building on the success of its inaugural collaboration at the 2024 Esports World Cup. At the heart of EWC, fans will be able to immerse themselves in new and interactive motorsports activities at the Aramco SIM Arena. The Aramco SIM Arena aims to bring the thrill of an F1 Grand Prix race to Riyadh. There, visitors will have the chance to test their racing skills by taking part in different challenges.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AMM_4976_b764c36e80-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"711\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AMM_4976_b764c36e80-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AMM_4976_b764c36e80-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AMM_4976_b764c36e80-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AMM_4976_b764c36e80-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AMM_4976_b764c36e80-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AMM_4976_b764c36e80-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AMM_4976_b764c36e80-128x85.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AMM_4976_b764c36e80-32x21.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AMM_4976_b764c36e80-356x237.jpeg 356w, https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AMM_4976_b764c36e80-470x313.jpeg 470w, https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AMM_4976_b764c36e80-70x47.jpeg 70w, https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AMM_4976_b764c36e80-100x67.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Credit: Esports World Cup<\/p>\n<h4>Aramco Esports Championship<\/h4>\n<p>A key highlight of this year&#8217;s collaboration is the launch of the new Aramco Esports Championship. The Championship features on EA <em>F1\u00ae 25<\/em>. It started on the 25th of July, running across 4 race weekends, with 2 time trial races each Friday &amp; Saturday. If you are 18+ and a resident in Saudi Arabia, <a href=\"https:\/\/sponsorships.aramco.com\/e-sports\/championships\/\">sign up here!<\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Prize<\/h5>\n<p>The fastest 20 racers will win an all expenses paid trip to compete in the Finals at the Aramco SIM Arena at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh. Racers must be from Saudi Arabia to register, and spectators from across the globe are invited to watch. Finalists are given an official coaching session with the Aston Martin Aramco Esports Team to prepare for the day of the Final race. The Grand Champion is granted a place in the Aston Martin Esports Driver Development Program at the Aston Martin Esports HQ at Silverstone, UK!<\/p>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PRL-KV2-1-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"460\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PRL-KV2-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PRL-KV2-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PRL-KV2-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PRL-KV2-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PRL-KV2-1-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PRL-KV2-1-128x72.png 128w, https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PRL-KV2-1-32x18.png 32w, https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PRL-KV2-1-500x280.png 500w, https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PRL-KV2-1-356x200.png 356w, https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PRL-KV2-1-470x264.png 470w, https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PRL-KV2-1-70x39.png 70w, https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PRL-KV2-1-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/www.middleeastgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PRL-KV2-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/>The Schedule<\/h4>\n<p>There are 4 Race Weekends consisting of 2 Qualifying Races each:<\/p>\n<h5>Weekend 1:<\/h5>\n<p>Friday 25th &amp; Saturday 26th of July<\/p>\n<h5>Weekend 2:<\/h5>\n<p>Friday 1st &amp; Saturday 2nd of August<\/p>\n<h5>Weekend 3:<\/h5>\n<p>Friday 8th &amp; Saturday 9th of August<\/p>\n<h5>Weekend 4:<\/h5>\n<p>Friday 15th &amp; Saturday 16th of August<\/p>\n<p><em>Each Raceday at 8:00 PM AST, a new session opens, and participants have a set time to submit their fastest lap time!<\/em><\/p>\n<h5>Finals at the Aramco SIM Arena:<\/h5>\n<p>Qualifier &#8211; Friday 21st August<br \/>\nFinal &#8211; Saturday 22nd August<\/p>\n<p>Ready to Compete?<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sponsorships.aramco.com\/e-sports\/championships\/\">Sign-Up here!<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Registration &amp; Spectating<\/h4>\n<p>Registration for racers is only available to residents of Saudi Arabia, 18+.<\/p>\n<p>Registration takes place via the official Discord server of the Aramco Esports Championship; the invite link to the server is available through the official Championship microsite; <a href=\"https:\/\/sponsorships.aramco.com\/e-sports\/championships\/\">access it here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Everyone is invited to spectate the Championship! Hop onto the official Discord to stay connected and join the community. Chat with other spectators, share epic moments and the see the racers fight for a chance at the top!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aramco Esports Championship 2025 The Esports World Cup Foundation (\u201cEWCF\u201d) announced a three-year renewal and expansion of its partnership with Aramco for the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC). 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