ESS 2025: Where Every Gamer Became a pro
On September 24 & 25, ESS returned to Hassan Moustafa Stadium for its 6th edition, bigger, louder and more open than ever. For two days, on-stage showdowns, a major game premiere and national finals brought pros, creators and everyday players together under one roof.
Gen G Area: Welcome, Gen Gamers
ESS 2026 introduced the Gen G area, built on one simple truth: everyone games. Whether you play cards, mobile games or competitive titles, every visitor could step in, pick up a controller and find their game. No labels, no barriers, just play.
Red Bull Wheel Clutch
Top content creators went head-to-head in Valorant on the ESS main stage for Red Bull Wheel Clutch. It was a high-pressure showdown where every round counted and the crowd lived every clutch play.
League of Legends Master Cup Finals
The Master Cup road ended on the ESS stage. The top teams from the nationwide internet cafés circuit battled it out in the finals in front of a live crowd, with one team crowned champion.
Red Bull Gaming Ground x FC 27
Content creators took FC 27 to the main stage in a Red Bull Gaming Ground segment, and the crowd didn’t stay in their seats for long. Audience members jumped in to take on the creators head-to-head, turning the stage into an open arena.
Fully Digital, Powered by the FWZ App
ESS 2026 went fully digital. Every part of the experience ran through the FWZ app, giving visitors a faster, smoother way to move through two packed days of gaming. The 2XKO booth hosted the tournament,
FC 27 Premiere with EA SPORTS
In collaboration with EA SPORTS, ESS hosted the premiere of EA SPORTS FC 27. Fans in the Gen G area got hands-on with the new title live at the event, making ESS one of the first places to experience it.