Saudi Esports Federation Awards 2025 Honors Elite Gaming Talent
The Saudi Esports Federation Awards 2025 celebrated the Kingdom’s thriving gaming ecosystem in a prestigious black-tie ceremony held at SEF Arena in Boulevard Riyadh City on January 16, 2026. The sixth edition of the annual awards recognized outstanding achievements across 22 categories, honoring teams, individual players, content creators, and rising stars who have elevated Saudi Arabia’s presence in the global esports landscape.
The ceremony, presented by J Event, featured three new categories for 2025, reflecting the rapid growth and diversification of the Kingdom’s gaming industry. Winners were announced across categories including Best Team, Best Rising Player, Best Roster, Best Content Creator, Best Female Player, and specialized genre awards for FPS, MOBA, Battle Royale, Fighting Games, and Sports titles.
Royal Recognition for Gaming Excellence
“Today, we celebrate the spirit of innovation and passion that defines the esports and gaming community. Over the past year, our youth have achieved remarkable milestones, showcasing their skills and further cementing the Kingdom’s presence on the global stage.”
His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation
His Royal Highness emphasized the Federation’s commitment to empowering the gaming community and highlighted how the 22 diverse categories reflect stories of perseverance, determination, and innovation. The awards ceremony comes during a landmark year for Saudi esports, with Team Falcons winning the Esports World Cup 2025 trophy for the second consecutive year and Twisted Minds claiming the Club Cross-Game Champions title in the Saudi eLeagues.
Historic Achievements and International Success
The Saudi National Team delivered exceptional performances throughout 2025, securing gold medals in Rocket League and Tekken 8 at the Islamic Solidarity Games. A historic milestone was achieved by Tala AlMazrou, who became the first Saudi female athlete to win gold at the Asian Games with her eFootball triumph at the 3rd Asian Youth Games. AlMazrou was also honored with the Best Rising Female Player award at the ceremony.
“The SEF Awards 2025 are a powerful reflection of the rapid maturity within our gaming ecosystem. This event stands as a key milestone in our National Gaming and Esports Strategy, showcasing our progress in transforming the Kingdom into the world’s premier global gaming hub.”
Rawan Al Butairi, CEO of the Saudi Esports Federation
Complete List of Saudi Esports Federation Awards 2025 Winners
The awards recognized not only competitive players but also the broader ecosystem of content creators, streamers, coaches, analysts, and media professionals who contribute to building an inclusive gaming community. Notable winners included Team Falcons for Best Club, Yusuf Hannawi for Best Content Creator, and Mofareh Al Asiri for Best Streamer.
- Best Rising Player: Ziyad AlKathiri
- Best Female Player: Modhi AlKanhal
- Best FPS Genre Player: Ahmed AlYoubi
- Best Sports Genre Player: Yazeed Bakhashwin
- Best Battle Royal Player: Abdulrahman AlFahad
- Best Fighting Game Player: Raef AlTurkistani
- Best MOBA Genre Player: Moath AlQuraini
- Best Club: Team Falcons
- Best Rising Club: Team Stallions
- Best Roster: Twisted Minds – Overwatch
- Best Coach: Abdulrahman Bin Fayez
- Best Esport Media Coverage: Coverage Esports
The event was sponsored by Golden Scent, NES, Nova, Richy, and The Chefz, whose support reflects a shared commitment to advancing the gaming and esports industry in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Esports Federation continues to drive the Kingdom’s vision of becoming a global gaming hub, empowering athletes and creators while building a sustainable legacy for future generations.
