Dubai esports and games festival returns in May with expansions

The Dubai Esports and Games Festival is scheduled to return in May 2026, featuring an expanded citywide programme. This announcement highlights the event's growing scope in the region's gaming scene. Organizers aim to enhance participation across various locations in Dubai.

The Dubai Esports and Games Festival, a prominent event in the Middle East's gaming calendar, will make its comeback in May 2026. According to official updates, the festival will include an expanded citywide programme, broadening its reach beyond traditional venues to encompass more areas of Dubai.

This development builds on previous editions, which have attracted gamers, esports enthusiasts, and industry professionals. The expansion suggests increased activities, competitions, and exhibitions, though specific details on the programme remain forthcoming. The event underscores Dubai's commitment to positioning itself as a hub for esports and interactive entertainment.

Published on February 25, 2026, by DD News On Air, the announcement comes ahead of the festival's dates, allowing participants time to prepare. No further timelines or participant numbers were detailed in the initial release.

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Realistic illustration of international chess players competing in the 128-player Esports Nations Cup 2026 tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced that chess will feature in the inaugural Esports Nations Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2 to 29, 2026. The chess event will involve 128 players representing their nations in a tournament running November 2-8. This inclusion aims to expand chess's presence in the global esports ecosystem, building on its successful debut at the 2025 Esports World Cup.

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Chess will feature prominently in the Esports World Cup 2026, returning to Riyadh after a successful debut last year. The tournament, headlined by Magnus Carlsen, runs from August 11 to 15 with a $1.5 million prize pool. Qualification pathways and a multi-stage format have been announced by the Esports World Cup Foundation.

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