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GCC Esports Championship 2026: Everything You Need to Know

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Andrej Gjoshevski

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Jan 13, 2026
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GCC Esports Championship 2026: Everything You Need to Know

The GCC Esports Championship returns in 2025 bigger than ever, bringing together the best gaming talent from across the Gulf region to compete for glory and a share of the $2 million prize pool.

Tournament Details

This year's championship will feature five major game titles:

  • League of Legends: $500,000 prize pool
  • Valorant: $500,000 prize pool
  • EA FC 25: $400,000 prize pool
  • Counter-Strike 2: $400,000 prize pool
  • Rocket League: $200,000 prize pool

Qualifying Rounds

Online qualifiers will take place throughout February, with the top teams from each GCC country earning their spot at the grand finals in Dubai. The qualification process is open to all amateur and professional teams.

Grand Finals

The grand finals will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from March 15-17, featuring a live audience of 10,000 spectators and worldwide streaming on Twitch and YouTube.

How to Participate

Registration opens January 20th on the official GCC Esports website. Teams must have all members residing in GCC countries and meet the minimum age requirements for each game.

Whether you're competing or spectating, this is the premier esports event of the year in the Middle East!

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