About Dubai Esports Festival

PUBG Global Championship 2022

All eyes on the biggest prize pool and the grandest trophy of them all. Get your squad ready for the ultimate showdown at the PUBG Global Championship 2022. The top 32 teams across the world will take over Dubai this November, bringing their strongest battle tactics and wielding their skills against international competitors to establish their global dominance with title of ‘champions’.

Initiate Summit

You are now entering the business zone. The region's first B2B esports conference is here. Attracting leading agencies, teams, tournament organizers, platforms and publishers near and far, the Initiate Summit will be the best platform to showcase the future of the esports and gaming industry.
Join for a 2-day packed agenda with international and local C-level speakers offering their insights on everything from monetization and audience growth to launches and investment on the 9^th– 11^th November 2022. Find a workshop that will enhance your knowledge and skills on gamification, marketing campaigns in gaming/esports, production excellence and much more on 9^th– 11^th November 2022.

GameExpo

You are now entering the obsession zone. An epic new realm is rising for all fans of entertainment, gaming, comics and pop culture: GameExpo, this November in Dubai. Meet celebs from smash-hit shows, get your hands on the latest comic releases and game drops, shop creative one-offs of your favourite fan fiction straight from global artists, feast on tons of limited-edition merch and get your yearly fix of every cultural trend raging globally spectacular launches, talks, challenges, and workshops.

PopConME

PopConME is a world-class celebration of all things pop culture from anime to cosplay, gaming, film, music and literature. An annual event that brings the community together in a celebration of all things pop culture. As the leading event in the region and a benchmark in the industry, PopConME boasts of an amazing lineup of celebrities and artists along with brand collaborations and activations. PopConME 2022 will be taking place at Dubai Esports Festival from November 10^th to 13^th at the South Hall of the Dubai Exhibition Centre.

Wegz Live

Minecraft Esports Schools Clash

The next generation of esports talent is all set to show off their skills as students from primary schools in Dubai get set to battle on the high seas and dig up treasure in the Minecraft Esports Schools Clash. Students will need to use all their wits and strategies to secure the most pirate treasure and win their matches. An online qualifier will be followed by a live event final where students will step out onto the Dubai Esports Festival stage at Game Expo on 10th November. Only one team can be crowned champion - will it be your team?

DEF Regional Tournaments

From the grassroots to the global arena, get set to watch your regional favourites leap into the big leagues. Dubai Esports Festival is ushering the local esports talent into a new era with exciting regional mobile and console tournaments organised to give players a chance to test their mettle against the best. The action-packed qualifying rounds will be a teaser to the big bang finale, that will unfold on the thrilling Dubai Esports Festival main stage.