ESS 2018: The Beginning of a Regional Esports Movement

The first edition of ESS marked a defining moment for the regional esports scene. In 2018, what started as a vision to bring gamers together turned into the first large-scale professional esports event, welcoming more than 5,000 attendees.

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Attendees

5,000+

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Views

1.2M+

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Social Media Reach

10M+

Players competed across 20+ titles on PC, console, and mobile, with a prize pool exceeding 120,000 EGP. The event combined competitive gaming with community experiences, live matches, and on-ground activations. ESS 2018 quickly captured attention across the region, generating over 10 million social media reach and attracting global brands eager to support the emerging esports ecosystem.

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