Esports Federation Teams Up with PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF). This move aimed at making the climb from casual to pro-level play in Saudi Arabia more structured, and more rewarding.

As part of the deal, SEF’s national tournament circuit, the Saudi eLeague, will integrate into the PUBG Mobile National Championship. It means that players across the Kingdom now have a direct shot at qualifying for the $3 million PUBG Mobile World Cup, which takes place this summer as part of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh.

It’s the latest in a series of moves by SEF to turn Saudi Arabia into a global esports hub. Just last year, the Federation signed a similar MoU with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang developer Moonton Games, and in early 2025, it opened the SEF Arena and SEF Academy, both designed to support local talent and infrastructure.

“The SEF continues to take bold steps to strengthen the Kingdom’s leadership in the global esports arena,” said HRH Prince Faisal Bin Bandar, President of the Saudi Esports Federation. “Through strategic collaborations with leading titles such as PUBG Mobile, we are expanding opportunities for our players, building sustainable pathways to international competition, and accelerating the development of a dynamic and thriving esports ecosystem.”