A Gaming and Esports Sector Transforming Into a Major Industry With Massive Investment Support
The Kingdom is investing heavily in the gaming and esports sector under Vision 2030, from hosting global tournaments to supporting local development studios, and this rapid transformation from hobby to industry creates new legal complexities requiring specialized understanding different from the traditional sports sector.
Player and Coach Contracts for Esports Teams
We review and draft player and coach contracts for esports teams, including clauses for transfers between teams, bonuses tied to tournament results, and residency and permit requirements for professional foreign players.
Protecting Intellectual Property in Gaming Products
We help game development studios protect the intellectual property of their products, from source code and artistic design to characters and storylines, and act against any unauthorized copying or use of these works.
Commercial Sponsorship Agreements for Esports Teams
We help teams negotiate and draft commercial sponsorship agreements with sponsoring companies, balancing funding requirements against exposure rights granted to the sponsor on player jerseys and live streaming platforms.
Compliance With Saudi Esports Federation Regulations
We track compliance with Saudi Esports Federation regulations, including team and player registration requirements and participation in officially sanctioned tournaments.
Streaming and Digital Content Contracts for Influencer Players
With the growing phenomenon of influencer players on streaming platforms, we help draft clear contracts between teams and influencer players defining content rights and income from streaming and personal endorsements.
Investment in Emerging Game Development Studios
We help emerging game studios structure funding rounds with venture capital investors, protecting the founding team's intellectual property while balancing investor requirements.
Organizing Local and International Tournaments
We help esports tournament organizers meet required event licenses, and draft prize money contracts and obligations toward participating players and sponsors.
Broadcasting Rights for Major Tournaments
We help tournament organizers negotiate broadcasting rights contracts with digital and television streaming platforms, preserving their financial rights and clarifying the exclusivity scope granted to each platform.
How We Start With You
Send us the details of your team, gaming studio, or the contract of interest on WhatsApp. We help you grow in this fast-evolving sector with complete legal confidence. We understand this sector's young, dynamic nature, and adapt to its rapid pace of change in delivering our advisory to you.