| Formation: | [1] |
| Purpose: | National Body of Esports |
| Headquarters: | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Leader Title: | Chairman |
| Leader Name: | Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud[2] |
| Leader Title2: | Deputy Chairman |
| Leader Name2: | Sara bint Faisal Al Saud |
| Leader Name3: | Turki Alfawzan |
| Leader Title3: | CEO |
| Key People: | Salman bin Bandar Fahad Alowaidah Abdulaziz Alaqel[3] |
| Subsidiaries: | Saudi eLeagues SEF Awards |
| Saudi Esports Federation | |
| Founder: | Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia |
| Owners: | --> |
The Saudi Esports Federation (SEF; Arabic: الاتحاد السعودي للرياضات الإلكترونية) is the national body for esports (or competitive video gaming) in Saudi Arabia. It was established in October 2017 as part of Saudi Vision 2030.
The Saudi Esports Federation was officially established in October 13, 2017 under the name "Saudi Arabian Federation for Electronic and Intellectual Sports" with Faisal bin Bandar as the chairman.[4] In May 4, 2021 the esports federation was separated from the intellectual sports federation to be named the "Saudi Esports Federation.[5]
In March 2023, SEF-organized Gamers8 tournament announced the largest esports prize pool in history with $45 million for its 2023 event.[6]
In October 2023, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched the Esports World Cup, an annual competition which will include the most popular games in the world. The first world cup will take place in summer 2024 and promises to have the largest prize pool in esports history.[7] The Esports World Cup will replace Gamers8.[8]