Esports World Cup: Revolutionizing Gaming in Saudi Arabia
Esports World Cup Sets New Benchmark
The recently concluded Esports World Cup marked a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia's journey toward becoming a global gaming hub, aligned with Vision 2030 goals. The world-class network infrastructure provided by stc Group played a huge role in ensuring the success of this event. Hosted at Boulevard City in Riyadh, the event ran from July 4 to Aug. 25. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attended the closing ceremony on Sunday.
stc Group's Pivotal Role
stc Group’s involvement in the EWC marks an important step in its journey toward empowering the digital transformation of the Kingdom. This partnership not only underscores stc’s leadership in the digital space, but also aligns perfectly with the Vision 2030 goals of positioning Saudi Arabia as a global leader in the gaming and esports field.
The EWC recorded more than 500 million viewers who consumed over 250 million hours of content, making it the most-watched tournament this year. The event reached its highest peak in viewership of 3.5 million during the League of Legends Grand Final.
At the heart of EWC’s success was stc Group’s unparalleled delivery of advanced connectivity and digital services, with 22 gaming and streaming servers optimized for latency. stc Group ensured that every aspect of the event was powered through its state-of-the-art 5G network, providing gamers with an experience unlike any other in the esports industry.
Enhancing the Gaming Experience
- Stc Group oversaw three indoor solution sites with 21 5G zones, capable of serving 10K players with high Internet speeds.
- Real-time performance monitoring and dynamic network optimization ensured uninterrupted gameplay among gamers worldwide.
- Throughout the tournament, stc Group dedicated 45 engineers, with 16 technicians onsite, to optimize service.
- The stc play Gaming Hall, a central attraction at EWC, hosted over 1,500 top esports players from more than 100 countries.
In partnership with Gen.G, stc play hosted a premier esports training program, equipping 78 gamers with skills required to pursue competitive gaming.
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