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- Nov 10
GEF and Panam Sports Kick-off Preparations for the First-ever Pan American Esports Championships
GEF visits Santiago in first detailed Technical Visit.
- Oct 26
Istanbul 2022 Global Esports Games: 50 days. Let’s Go!
Preparations ramp up in Istanbul to welcome the #worldconnected community at the intersection of Europe and Asia.
- Oct 13
Global Esports Federation Confirms African Esports Championships: Southern Africa Region 2022
Lilongwe, Malawi set to host first esports championships in Southern Africa.
- Oct 10
Global Esports Federation supports WHO to raise awareness on World Mental Health Day 2022
Understanding how mental health affects athletes – the first step to supporting discussions on mental health in esports.
- Oct 6
Brand Ready: Istanbul 2022 Global Esports Games
#GEG2022 brand shares clear message and reminder on how the Global Esports Games seeks to strengthen the #worldconnected community.
- Sep 28
Global Esports Federation partners with Yunus Sports Hub to build Esports for Development movement
E4D movement accelerates the contribution of the global esports community and industry to the UN SDGs.
- Sep 12
Countdown to Istanbul 2022 Global Esports Games
World-leading esports titles - DOTA 2, PUBG MOBILE, eFootball™ 2023, and Street Fighter V: Champion Edition - confirmed
- Aug 31
Panam Sports and Global Esports Federation Establish Pan American Esports Championships
Santiago, Chile will host the first esports championships in the Americas alongside the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games.
- Aug 29
Preparations for Riyadh 2023 Global Esports Games accelerate, establishing the Organizing Committee
Riyadh set to host Global Esports Games 2023. Afro-Arab Cooperation Agreement signed to grow esports in region.
- Aug 11
Global Esports Federation welcomes VSPN as Strategic Partner
Partnership set to expand the GEF’s global events portfolio and engagement in China and South Korea
- Aug 7
England, Northern Ireland and Malaysia take the spoils to crown triumphant Championships
The Commonwealth Esports Championships came to an emotional conclusion on Sunday, Malaysia triumphed in DOTA 2 Open, top medal table
- Aug 6
Double joy for Malaysia as history is made with first medals at Commonwealth Esports Championships
We want to see this event at the next Commonwealth Games, and hopefully one day it makes it to the Olympics. It could get that big.
- Aug 5
Commonwealth Esports Forum raises curtain on first-ever Commonwealth Esports Championships
It's a pleasure to celebrate the fantastic depth and breadth of esports talent from across the Commonwealth ~ Ranil Jayawardena
- Aug 5
Huge home nation derbies set to light up the inaugural Commonwealth Esports Championships
Commonwealth Esports Championships kicks-off LIVE in Birmingham!
- Aug 4
“Esports has arrived”
GEF and CGF chiefs share their excitement and thoughts on the #CEC2022 and vision for the future of esports and sport.
- Jul 29
Historic inaugural Commonwealth Esports Championships LIVE in Birmingham
Over 100 athletes representing diverse Commonwealth nations and territories will go head-to-head for the honour of being crowned champion.
- Jul 14
Global Esports Tour jets to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Global Esports Tour Riyadh 2022 staged alongside Gamers8 festival, featuring world top athletes in Street Fighter V: Champion Edition.
- Jul 12
Commonwealth Esports Forum live in Birmingham
Thought leaders and experts hailing from esports, sport, academia, athletes & youth, government, technology, and business meet at ICC.
- Jun 30
Global Esports Federation welcomes partnership with Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies
GEF introduces GEF_House in collaboration with Confetti as home for athletes for the Commonwealth Esports Championships.
- Jun 26
Global Esports Federation reveals Innovation Showcase partners for Commonwealth Esports Championship
Refract Technologies, Init Esports, and World Freestyle Football Association to showcase Active Esports at #CEC2022 Innovation Showcase.
- Jun 22
Global Esports Federation develops Universal Framework on Esports Standards & Certification
Initiative led in coordination with the standardization unit of the ITU-T; Study Group leads development with global esports community.
- Jun 16
West Midlands partners with GEF to enhance UK’s position as a global esports hub
The SFA between the GEF and West Midlands accelerates UK's commitment to driving international growth in esports.
- Jun 14
Global Esports Tour Dubai crowns CS:GO champion
Swedish Ninjas in Pyjamas wins Global Esports Tour trophy at CS:GO LAN tournament in Dubai.
- Jun 12
Global Esports Federations announces Dubai as host city for Global Esports Games 2025
GEF delegation at the Global Esports Tour Dubai confirms the city as host for the GEF's flagship Global Esports Games in 2025.
- Jun 1
Global Esports Federation unveils newly minted Digital Transformation Commission
The GEF establishes Digital Transformation Commission, connecting the world’s technology sector and the dynamic esports community
- May 13
Global Esports Tour 2022 season heads around the world with a US$1million+ prize pool
Dubai kicks off the Global Esports Tour 2022 world tour across key global cities with US$1million+ prize pool.
- May 6
Global Esports Federation convenes knowledge leaders to shape the Metaverse Council
From buzzword to real-world opportunities, GEF launches Metaverse Council toward a limitless, inclusive metaverse.
- Apr 27
100 days to go to the Commonwealth Esports Championships
Commonwealth Esports Championships showcases a first look at the medals in celebration of the 100 days countdown to #CEC2022 Birmingham.
- Apr 20
Global Esports Federation welcomes IMG as Strategic Partner
Global Esports Federation welcomes IMG as Strategic Partner to accelerate the rapid global expansion of the GEF's esports events portfolio.
- Apr 19
Global Esports Federation announces South American Esports Championships in Asunción, Paraguay
The Global Esports Federation expands its global events portfolio to South America.
- Apr 12
Global Esports Federation unveils new opportunities for #worldconnected community
The GEF continues to chart progress with new global initiatives and announces new appointments to strengthen organizational development.
- Apr 12
Istanbul sets to host second edition of Global Esports Games
The Global Esports Federation confirms dates for Istanbul 2022 Global Esports Games, to be staged from December 14-18, 2022.
- Apr 3
Global Esports Federation announces Portas Consulting as Global Strategy Partner
The Global Esports Federation officially welcomes global sport strategy consultancy, Portas Consulting, as Global Strategy Partner.
- Feb 17
Global Esports Federation preparations take flight for the Commonwealth Esports Championships
The GEF team jets to Birmingham where on-site discussions will shape the highly anticipated Commonwealth Esports Championships.
- Feb 9
Inaugural Commonwealth Esports Championships set for Birmingham
The Global Esports Federation and Commonwealth Games Federation announce inaugural Commonwealth Esports Championships in Birmingham.
- Jan 31
The GEF Powers Up 2022, Scales for More Growth & Development
The Global Esports Games 2021 captured over 500M views. The GEF launches Global Innovation and Research Centers worldwide.
- Dec 19, 2021
The Champions of the Inaugural Global Esports Games Prove that Esports is Truly a Global Movement
After two days of intense competition, the first-ever champions of the inaugural Global Esports Games have emerged.
- Dec 19, 2021
A Year of Challenges Turns to Gold
Global Esports Federation announces new host nations for the Global Esports Games 2024, 2025 and 2026 at 5th Board Meeting.
- Dec 18, 2021
Singapore 2021 Global Esports Games Breaks the Meta with Opening Ceremony
Following a scintillating display of mixed reality and pyrotechnics, the inaugural Global Esports Games in Singapore is now underway.
- Dec 16, 2021
Global Esports Federation launches into the Metaverse with Global Partner, Flare
Global Esports Federation launches Global Esports Cup, permanent symbol of hope, values, and energy of the world’s esports community
- Dec 16, 2021
Let the Games Begin: World’s Esports Community Re-connects at Singapore 2021 Global Esports Games
The world's esports community re-connects at first-ever Singapore 2021 Global Esports Games.
- Dec 16, 2021
The GEF turns two, and what an epic ride it has been
The Global Esports Federation turns two, and what an epic ride it has been
- Dec 14, 2021
Global Esports Games Announces Official Partners for Inaugural Event
Global Esports Games announces Official Partners, over 100 athletes from 40 countries and territories compete live in Singapore.
- Dec 5, 2021
The Global Esports Federation Signs Strategic Framework Agreement with Emirates Esports
The Global Esports Federation signs Strategic Framework Agreement with Emirates Esports, concludes GEFcon at GMIS, Expo 2020 Dubai.
- Dec 2, 2021
The Global Esports Federation Confirms the Appointment of Vice-President and New Board Member
The Global Esports Federation Confirms the Appointment of Vice-President and New Board Member.
- Nov 29, 2021
NASR Esports takes Global Esports Tour 2021 Dubai title in undefeated run
NASR Esports takes Global Esports Tour 2021 Dubai title in undefeated run
- Nov 25, 2021
Team #worldconnected: The Inclusive Power of Esports
Team #worldconnected showcases the inclusive power of esports with an ensemble team of players representing underserved communities.
- Nov 22, 2021
The Global Esports Federation announces Creative Group helmed by global cohort of Creative Directors
The GEF Creative Group: A collective for creativity, culture, inclusion, and innovation in the metaverse
- Nov 14, 2021
Istanbul 2022 Readies to Light Up a New World of Possibilities at the Crossroads of Asia and Europe
Global cities set their sights to join Singapore, Istanbul and Riyadh as hosts of the GEF’s flagship event – the Global Esports Games.