The inaugural Olympic Esports Games will be held in 2027 in Saudi Arabia.
The International Olympic Committee said the first Olympic eSports Games will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, two years later, part of a 12-year deal signed with the country last year.
The IOC has been looking at Esports for a number of years, setting up a dedicated commission to explore opportunities for the younger generation involved in gaming.
With its traditional audience gradually aging, the governing body is attempting to connect with a younger generation of potential Olympic fans.
In 2021, the IOC developed the Olympic Virtual Series, a pilot venture into Esports before signing a deal with Saudi Arabia last year to host the Olympic Esports Games.
A six-member committee has been formed to determine which sports will be included in the first edition of the eSports Olympics.
