We have seen the growth of the Saudi Pro League this summer — and now officials are lining up a Saudi Pro League of eSports.
Gaming is huge in the Middle East country thanks to its youthful population. Saudi is already a global capital for eSports events, with the recent Gamers8 series offering prize money of about £12million.
Agenda has learned that preliminary talks have taken place about each Pro League club being represented in a new competition. Gamers from each side could face each other in stadiums with their match shown on the big screen — before actual fixtures between the two clubs.