Esports Foundation (EF) is the current name of the nonprofit organization established in 2023 as the Esports World Cup Foundation. It owns and operates the Esports World Cup platform and supports programs intended to connect publishers, clubs, players, commercial partners and host markets.
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Esports Foundation
Esports Foundation, formerly the Esports World Cup Foundation, is the nonprofit organization behind the Esports World Cup and Esports Nations Cup.
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Current name
Esports Foundation
Former name
Esports World Cup Foundation
Abbreviation
EF
Founded
2023
Headquarters
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Core properties
Esports World Cup and Esports Nations Cup
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