Saudi eLeague Fighting Season 3 Crowns Champions and Elevates Kingdom’s Role in Global Fighting Game Community

The Saudi eLeague Fighting Season 3 Championship, organized by the Saudi Esports Federation, delivered an unforgettable showcase of competition this August at the SEF Arena in Riyadh Boulevard City. Bringing together local and international top Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8 players, the championship highlighted both the strength of Saudi Arabia’s esports scene and the rise of its next generation of stars.

The double-elimination format produced moments of intense drama and world-class skill, as in the Street Fighter 6 tournament playoffs, Turkiabc of The Vicious Esports battled to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over vWsym of Twisted Minds, securing third place on the podium.

The Grand Final delivered a dramatic comeback as Latif of Twisted Minds, emerging from a remarkable run through the losers’ bracket, faced off against Kusanagi of Team Falcons. In a high-intensity showdown, Latif prevailed 3-1 to claim the championship title and the SAR 10,000 prize.

The final standings underscored the depth of talent within Saudi Arabia’s esports ecosystem, with Latif of Twisted Minds taking first place, Kusanagi of Team Falcons finishing second, and turkiabc of The Vicious Esports securing third. 

Abdullah Alnasser, Head of Esports product at the Saudi Esports Federation  said: “The Saudi eLeague Fighting continues to showcase the incredible talent emerging from across the Kingdom, as Season 3 set a new standard for competitive play. The league is a testament to the depth of talent and dedication of Saudi esports athletes - where they can compete at the highest level, refine their skills and inspire the next generation of esports athletes in Saudi Arabia. We can’t wait to build on this momentum in Season 4 and deliver even more thrilling competition and standout performances.”

In TEKKEN 8, the top players competed in a high-stakes double-elimination championship, with ATIF of Team Falcons emerging as a standout performer. He secured victory in the Winners Final against M-D-LUFFY-19 with a 3-1 score and went on to claim the Grand Final against fellow Team Falcons player Aqeel9, winning 3-2.

ATIF’s triumph adds to an impressive year, which includes a commanding victory at the Riyadh Clash 2 tournament which secured a spot for him at the Esports World Cup where he ended in the top 12 finish at the Esports World Cup.

The Saudi eLeague Fighting continues to establish itself as a global hub for the fighting game community, welcoming players from around the world and providing a premier platform to compete, develop, and qualify for major international tournaments.

As Season 4 approaches, the Saudi eLeague Fighting is set to expand its reach, welcoming more international players and building on its role as a premier platform for the global fighting game community.