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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87840, member: 27"]
Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions are rattling the esports calendar, but Riyadh's two flagship tournaments say they are not budging.

EWC and ENC stay on schedule for Riyadh
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[*]Esports World Cup Foundation confirmed both events remain on track.
[*]Military escalations in Iran and Gulf drone incidents raised concerns.
[*]Regional airspace disruptions hit several international events this week.
[*]Safety contingency plans are active, but the specifics stayed undisclosed.
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EWCF's stance on backup scenarios
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[*]Relocating or rescheduling is not currently on the table.
[*]Contingency protocols were built with local authorities and partners.
[*]Operational security details are being kept confidential.
[*]Stakeholders will get updates if conditions shift.
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What is riding on the 2026 schedule
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[*]Esports World Cup runs July 6 through August 23 with $75 million in prizes.
[*]Esports Nations Cup, a biennial country-vs.-country event, debuts in November.
[*]ENC partner applications drew 630 candidates from 152 countries.
[*]Shortlisting wraps up by the end of March.
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Why the industry is watching closely
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[*]EWC anchors the competitive season for major clubs.
[*]Security changes in Riyadh could trigger cascading disruptions.
[*]No force-majeure clauses have been activated yet.
[*]Active coordination signals a flexible, wait-and-see approach.
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