As the Esports World Cup 2025 heats up in Riyadh, there’s more than gaming on the menu.

Launching alongside the tournament, the Street Food Festival is bringing the rich and varied flavours of Saudi Arabia to Boulevard City from July 7 to 25.

Organised by the Culinary Arts Commission, the food festival aims to spotlight traditional Saudi cuisine in all its diversity, from regionally inspired dishes and date-based desserts, to smoky grills and spiced rice plates. Foodies can expect to indulge in everything from authentic Saudi coffee to handmade local ice cream, all served up in a lively night market atmosphere.

Chefs from across the Kingdom will take part in live cooking shows, where visitors can watch heritage recipes come to life. It’s not just a bite between matches — it’s a full-blown cultural experience, and ideal for the entire family to enjoy. Perfectly timed with the global crowds flocking to Riyadh for the Esports World Cup, the festival is a delicious opportunity to discover the best of Saudi street food and to see how local chefs are reimagining tradition for the global stage.

What is the Esports World Cup?

Currently underway in the Kingdom's capital city of Riyadh, the Esports World Cup 2025 is transforming the city into a global hub for competitive gaming and digital culture. Running from July 8 through to August 24, the esports and online gaming tournament features regular competitions where over 2,000 elite players from 200 clubs across 100+ countries go head-to-head in 25 tournaments, and across 24 different games vie for a record-breaking prize pot of a whopping $70 million.

Hosted in the ever-popular Boulevard City destination, the event includes dedicated arenas, fan activations, and a citywide festival atmosphere. With global ambassadors like Cristiano Ronaldo and Magnus Carlsen, and new additions such as chess, Fatal Fury, and Valorant, the Esports World Cup is redefining the scale and ambition of esports on the world stage.

Esports World Cup 2025,
From June 20 - August 24, Boulevard City, Riyadh
Tickets from SAR900, Buy your tickets here
esportsworldcup.com
@ewc_en

Saudi Street Food Festival at Esports World Cup 2025,
From July 7 to 25, open daily from 6pm - 1am.
Boulevard City, Riyadh
@mocculinary

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