Everything you need to know ahead of the Esports Awards Riyadh Ceremony 2024

The Esports Awards, the most prestigious night in the esports calendar, is excited to announce the talent, VIPs, and everything else you need to know ahead of the Riyadh ceremony this Saturday, August 24th.

This weekend, the Esports Awards will roll out the red carpet as the industry’s elite descend on Riyadh. With high-profile names in attendance including YouTube content creator Bander “BenderitaX” Madkhali, Brazilian Counter-Strike 2 veteran Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo, and British-South African YouTuber and investor Casper Lee, viewers can expect a lavish ceremony on a larger scale than ever before.

The Esports Awards will be hosted by legendary Call of Duty player and President for OpTic Texas, Hector “Hecz” Rodriguez, esports castor and internet personality, Chris Puckett, and pro Call of Duty player and content creator, Seth “Scump” Abner. Joining them are Elyse “Herculyse” Herrera, Daniel “dGon” Gonzalez, Mira “Ephey” Riad, Oliver “OJ Borg” James Borg D’Anastasi, Jessica “JessGOAT” Bolden, and Britanni Johnson across the red carpet, pre-show, and post-show live streams.

Fans are in for an unforgettable experience as their favourite players, brands, and creators take centre stage at the awards ceremony, celebrating excellence across fifteen prestigious categories. Fan favourite categories like Esports Breakthrough Player of the Year, Streamer of the Year, and Esports Publisher of the Year will be awarded. Notable nominees include Samantha “Rivers” Treviño, Marc “Caedrel” Lamont, and Team Vitality, the Riyadh ceremony promises to deliver memorable moments that will resonate throughout the night.

Following a strategic partnership with the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF), the Esports Awards Riyadh ceremony will take place the day before the Esports World Cup closing ceremony, where the first-ever Esports World Cup Club Champion will be crowned. Held at BLVD Riyadh City, fans can expect a fully immersive experience, reliving the exhilarating moments of the tournament. The ceremony will not be one to miss, with live performances from music icons like Steve Aoki, Kid Cudi, Rabeh Saqer, and Sevdaliza, all set to light up the stage.

The Esports Awards Riyadh ceremony schedule is as follows:

18:00 CEST – Countdown Show
19:00 CEST – Red Carpet opens
20:30 CEST – Pre-Show begins
21:00 CEST – Main Ceremony begins
The Esports Awards will be streamed live from the Four Seasons Kingdom Centre in Riyadh on August 24th starting at 21:00 CEST across Twitter, YouTube, and Twitch. Additionally, the following global media outlets will broadcast the ceremony: GINX TV, ESTV, Jio, DAZN, Fissure, Huya, Kuaishou, Douyu, Bilibili, AfreecaTV, A Sports, BIGO, and VTVCab.

The 2024 Esports Awards is brought to you in partnership with Oakley and the Esports World Cup Foundation.