Game On: Red Bull Gaming Ground Calls On UAE Gamers To Register For The EA SPORTS FC 26 Tournament Leading To Dubai Esports And Games Festival (DEF) 2026

Red Bull Gaming Ground is officially inviting gamers from across the UAE to register for the FC 26 Championship, one of the region’s most exciting amateur esports competitions, with finalists earning the chance to compete live at the Dubai Esports and Games Festival (DEF) Grand Finals this June.

Open to UAE residents aged 16 and above, Red Bull Gaming Ground will feature a series of online and offline qualifiers taking place throughout May, giving players multiple opportunities to secure their place in the finals. Participants can register through the official Red Bull Gaming Ground UAE Discord server and compete for cash prizes, regional recognition and the opportunity to play live on one of the GCC’s biggest gaming stages.

The Grand Finals will take place at Dubai Esports and Games Festival (DEF) at Dubai World Trade Centre from June 5–7, bringing together top gaming talent from across the UAE for three days of competition, live entertainment and fan experiences.

Tournament Highlights:

• Registration now open via Discord
• Open to UAE residents aged 16+
• FC 26 Championship qualifiers running throughout May 2026
• Grand Finals hosted live at DEF, Dubai World Trade Centre, Zabeel Halls 2–3
• AED 5,000 grand prize for first place
• Free DEF entry ticket for all offline qualifier participants

Offline qualifier locations include Abu Dhabi and Dubai gaming hubs including Zed Gaming, Ezone, Que Club and Pixoul Gaming.

Gaming fans and aspiring competitors are encouraged to register early and secure their chance to compete in front of the GCC gaming community.

For more information and registration, click HERE.