RIYADH: The Saudi Esports Federation on Thursday night hosted the sixth edition of the SEF Awards presented by J Event, an annual awards ceremony celebrating the outstanding achievements of the Kingdom’s gaming ecosystem.
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Held at SEF Arena at Boulevard Riyadh City, the SEF Awards featured a total of 22 categories, including three new categories for 2025. The glittering ceremony shone a spotlight on teams, individuals and emerging talent that have made the biggest impact on the gaming industry, both in Saudi Arabia and internationally.
Award categories for 2025 included Best Rising Player, Best Female Player, Best FPS Genre Player, Best Sports Genre Player, Best Battle Royale Player, Best Fighting Game Player, Best MOBA Genre Player, Best Club, Best Rising Club, Best Roster, Best Coach, Best Esports Media Coverage, Best Streamer, Best Rising Streamer, Best Content Creator, Best Rising Content Creator, Best Female Talent, Best Rising Talent, Best Analyst/Desk Host, Best Caster, Best Stage Host, and Best Rising Female Player.
His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, chairman of the SEF, said: “Today, we celebrate the spirit of innovation and passion that defines the esports and gaming community. Over the past year, our youth have achieved remarkable milestones, showcasing their skills and further cementing the Kingdom’s presence on the global stage. This year, we honor excellence across 22 diverse categories, each reflecting stories of perseverance, determination and innovation. The federation remains committed to empowering this vibrant community, guided by ambitions without boundaries. Our sector’s future is bright, thanks to the unwavering support of our leadership.”
