Events

Istanbul’s M8 World Championship: January 2027 dates and venues

MOONTON has confirmed Istanbul’s ESA Espor Arena for M8’s January 14–19 knockout stage, with the grand finals at Ora Arena.

Published

1 minute ago

November 10, 2026

ZYX

Official M8 championship artwork featuring Istanbul and the world championship trophy

Istanbul will welcome Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s M8 World Championship in January 2027. MOONTON’s October 22 announcement confirms a 16-team main-stage field and a US$1 million prize pool.

Dates and venues

Knockout stage: January 14–19, 2027, at ESA Espor Arena, Istanbul.
Grand finals: January 23, 2027, at Ora Arena, as shown on the organiser’s venue-announcement artwork.
The earlier Wild Card stage takes place in Bangkok, Thailand.

Tickets are available through the official Biletix link in MOONTON’s announcement. Check the selected session, venue and current conditions before booking; the Istanbul knockout dates do not cover every stage of the championship.

Source: MOONTON’s official M8 format, venue and ticketing announcement. Checked November 10, 2026.

Cover: official M8 promotional artwork, supplied by MOONTON Games.

Bahrain

Aqaba welcomes 12 West Asian teams for FC27 competition on November 10–11

Lebanon, the UAE and Saudi Arabia join Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Iraq, Palestine and other West Asian entrants in Aqaba’s FC27 championship.

Published

15 minutes ago

November 10, 2026

ZYX

Official artwork for the seventh WAFF electronic football championship in Aqaba

Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are among 12 national associations announced for the seventh West Asian Football Federation electronic football championship in Aqaba, Jordan.

WAFF’s November 5 announcement lists matches on November 10–11, 2026, within a November 10–12 hosting window. The competition uses EA Sports FC27 on PlayStation and includes men’s and women’s events.

The regional field

The men’s entry list spans Jordan, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Iraq, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon and Yemen. That makes Aqaba a meeting point for competitive football gaming across the Gulf and the Levant.

As of November 10, the announced match window is beginning, with November 11 still ahead. Follow WAFF and the participating national associations for the latest fixtures, results and viewing information.

Source: WAFF’s official November 5 participation announcement. Information checked November 10, 2026.

Cover: Official eWAFF Invitational Jordan 2026 artwork, supplied by WAFF.

Events

Kuwait to host the first Asian Esports and Mind Sports Games in 2027

The Olympic Council of Asia has signed the host contract for Kuwait’s 2027 debut event; dates and the games programme are still to be announced.

Published

15 minutes ago

November 10, 2026

ZYX

Host-contract announcement photograph supplied by the Olympic Council of Asia

Kuwait will host the inaugural Asian Esports and Mind Sports Games in 2027. The Olympic Council of Asia says it has signed the host-city contract, establishing a new continental event for esports and mind sports.

The OCA announcement says the event is intended to create more opportunities for athletes across Asia. It also says the Games’ programme will be announced later.

What is confirmed

Host: Kuwait.
Edition: the first Asian Esports and Mind Sports Games.
Year: 2027. Exact event dates, venues and the final games programme are not specified in the announcement.

For players and fans, this is a hosting announcement to watch rather than a ticketed event with a confirmed daily schedule. Qualification routes, eligible titles and public attendance information will need to come from the organisers.

Source: Olympic Council of Asia host-contract announcement. Information checked November 10, 2026.

Cover: Host-contract signing photograph supplied by the Olympic Council of Asia.

Events

GrosJoueurs takes over Montreal’s Plaza Saint-Hubert November 11–15

Five days of Quebec gaming culture, including friendly tournaments, speedruns, experimental games and a free weekend arcade.

Published

2 hours ago

November 9, 2026

ZYX

GrosJoueurs festival illustration featuring two linked arcade joysticks

November 11–15, 2026 · Plaza Saint-Hubert, Montreal

GrosJoueurs brings more than 25 gaming activations to venues around Plaza Saint-Hubert, celebrating Quebec-made games through play, music and live experiences. The programme includes opportunities to compete, watch skilled players and try unfamiliar games.

Dates to put on your calendar

November 12, 19:00–01:00: Ludodrome X GrosJoueurs brings experimental game installations to Ausgang Plaza. Free admission; ages 18+.
November 14, 13:00–16:00: Quebec Gaming Competitions features Ultimate Sheep Raccoon and Dramatour, with on-site registration.
November 15, 13:00–17:00: Speedrun pop-ups pair Quebec-game performances at Ausgang Plaza with a Zelda workshop at Double Menton & Saucisson.

Drop into the weekend arcade

Le Gros Salon: Quebec Arcade runs November 14–15, 12:00–18:00, at Ausgang Plaza, 6524 Rue St-Hubert. Admission is free. Its rotating game selection and festival welcome desk make it a convenient starting point.

Some other festival activities have tickets, reservations or age restrictions. Check the full programme and individual activity pages before heading out.

Checked November 9, 2026. All times are Montreal local time (EST). Check the organizer for changes and admission details. Cover: official GrosJoueurs promotional artwork from the event listing.