Mediterranean Esports Games
A transnational esports circuit that unites the nations of the Mediterranean across three continents, through competition, cultural exchange and friendship. IES coordinates the project and leads its international relations.
One sea, many nations, one circuit
The Mediterranean Esports Games promote the creation and consolidation of a transnational circuit, the Mediterranean Esports Championship, and the design of the associated international federation. The founding agreement was signed in November 2023 by five esports federations, with the ambition to extend the circuit to the twenty-seven federations of the nations that border the Mediterranean.
The aim is to connect Europe, Africa and the Middle East through esports, encouraging collaboration between nations, cultural exchange and friendship. The project looks toward collaboration with the International Committee of the Mediterranean Games, and can start as an independent circuit while that dialogue develops.
IES coordinates the Games
Independent Electronic Sports, based in Switzerland, coordinates and launches the Mediterranean Esports Games. Its experience in esports and its proximity to the international sports federations bring a professional and competent approach to an event of this scale.
No cost to signatories
IES runs the first edition without any fee to the federations that sign the memorandum; costs are treated as consulting for the launch.
Coordination of activities
Event planning, competition rules, sponsorship, and a well-structured tournament calendar.
Tools and delivery
Platforms, media coverage, promotion and logistics, provided through specialised partners.
Confederation design
A feasibility study and the legal design of the Mediterranean Esports Confederation, in constant dialogue with the founding federations.
A growing market, a wide audience
Esports have grown quickly, and a stable, recognised circuit gives the region a reference point for players, professionals and partners. The figures below give a rough sense of the scale of the global market the Games connect to.
Global esports market (USD)
Source: Statista
Global esports audience
Source: Newzoo
From five federations to the whole Mediterranean
Founding federations include France, Italy, Tunisia and Syria, with the circuit designed to welcome the federations of all Mediterranean nations.