Program

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.

Nov 2023Founding agreement
5 to 27Founding to target federations
3Continents connected
1International confederation in design
Overview

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.

The role of IES

IES coordinates the Games

Independent Electronic Sports 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.

Established in 2023

The Mediterranean Esports Circuit began as a preliminary project in 2023 and evolved into an independent initiative through years of planning and development.

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.

Promoting Mediterranean Esports

The Circuit supports esports athletes and teams while encouraging international cooperation and long-term development across the Mediterranean region.

Why it matters

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)

2021
1.08 bn
2023
1.79 bn

Source: Statista

Global esports audience

2021
495 m
2023
577 m

Source: Newzoo

Founding to target

From five federations to the whole Mediterranean

Founding federations
5
Target federations
27

The circuit was founded by five Mediterranean nations and is designed to welcome the federations of all countries across the Mediterranean region.