Qatar Calendar has announced the return of Virtuocity Battle Ground (VBG) Qatar 2026, a month-long esports championship running from September 1 to 30 at Virtuocity, Doha Festival City.
The tournament will
bring together gamers, content creators and fans from across the region,
featuring a $200,000 prize pool across seven internationally recognised titles:
VALORANT, Fortnite, PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, EA Sports FC 26,
Tekken 8 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Presented by Qatar
Calendar and powered by Ooredoo Nation, the event is supported by Al Kass
Sports Channel as media partner, with the Qatar Esports Federation and Snoonu
City as major sponsors.
Building on the
success of its inaugural edition, VBG Qatar 2026 will feature online and LAN
qualifiers before culminating in live Grand Finals across multiple gaming
platforms.
The championship
highlights Qatar’s expanding esports and digital entertainment sector,
providing a platform for players, creators and fans while reinforcing the
country’s growing role as a host of major technology-driven events.
Ahmed Al-Binali, Director of Festivals and
Events at Visit Qatar, said: “The return of Virtuocity Battle Ground for its
second edition reflects the growing appeal of esports and the success of the
championship in bringing together gaming communities from across the region. As
part of the Hala Summer 2026 programme, the event further enriches Qatar's
summer calendar, offering residents and visitors world-class entertainment
while reinforcing Qatar's position as a leading destination for major
international events.”
Ali Al Attiya, Chief Operating Officer and
Member of the Board at Leisure, said: "We are delighted to partner with
Visit Qatar to bring Virtuocity Battle Ground back for its second edition. This
year’s championship provides an exciting platform for players, creators and
fans from across the region to come together and experience competitive gaming.
We look forward to building on the success of the previous edition and
contributing to the continued growth of Qatar’s esports ecosystem while
creating memorable experiences that celebrate gaming, innovation and digital
culture." -TradeArabia News Service
