Saudi Arabia Gaming Industry Report 2025 | Growth, Investments & E-sports Expansion

Saudi Arabia’s gaming industry is rapidly expanding, driven by youth engagement, major investments, and global e-sports events. With 21 million+ gamers, the sector generated $1.13 billion in revenue (2023) and is projected to reach $1.36 billion by 2026, growing at a 6% CAGR.

Key Highlights:

• Market Size & Economic Impact:
  • $13 billion GDP contribution by 2030.
  • 39,000+ new jobs expected.
     
• E-sports Growth:
  • 20% of Saudi e-sports players are women (global average: 5%).
  • Esports World Cup (Saudi):
    • 500 million total viewers, 250 million+ hours watched.
    • 175K+ tickets sold, 2M+ Boulevard City visitors.
• Major Investments & Future Plans:
  • $8.3 billion Savvy Games Group fund for acquiring global gaming companies.
  • $38 billion gaming sector investment fund.
  • Olympic-scale e-sports event planned for Q4 2025.
  • Xsolla Academy to train video game developers (3,600 jobs by 2030).
  • Pokémon GO expansion into Saudi cities.

Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a global gaming hub, combining e-sports, game development, and major investments to drive the industry's future.

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