Qatar Calendar has announced the return of Virtuocity Battle Ground (VBG) Qatar 2026, a month-long premier multi-title esports championship taking place from September 1-30 at Virtuocity, Doha Festival City.
The tournament will bring together gamers, content creators and fans from across the region and beyond.
The event is presented by Qatar Calendar, powered by Ooredoo Nation, with Al Kass Sports Channel as the media partner, Qatar Esports Federation and Snoonu City as the major sponsors.
Building on the success of its first edition, VBG Qatar 2026 will feature a $200,000 prize pool across seven internationally recognised titles: *Valorant, *Fortnite, *PUBG Mobile, *Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), *EA Sports FC 26, *Tekken 8 and *Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
The championship will include online qualifiers, LAN (local area network) qualifiers and live grand finals across multiple gaming platforms.
The event also highlights the growing role of esports within Qatar’s digital and entertainment landscape, providing a platform for players, creators and fans to connect through competitive gaming.
The championship further contributes to the diverse Qatar Calendar events presented by Visit Qatar, while showcasing Qatar’s growing capabilities in hosting major technology-driven events.
Ahmed al-Binali, the director of Festivals and Events at Visit Qatar, said: “The return of Virtuocity Battle Ground for its second edition reflects the growing appeal of esports and the success of the championship in bringing together gaming communities from across the region.”
“As part of the Hala Summer 2026 programme, the event further enriches Qatar's summer calendar, offering residents and visitors world-class entertainment while reinforcing Qatar's position as a leading destination for major international events,” he said.
Ali Bin Mohammed al-Attiya, chief operating officer and member of the board at Leisure, said: "This year’s championship provides an exciting platform for players, creators and fans from across the region to come together and experience competitive gaming.”
“We look forward to building on the success of the previous edition and contributing to the continued growth of Qatar’s esports ecosystem while creating memorable experiences that celebrate gaming, innovation and digital culture,” he said.
VBG Qatar 2026 reflects Visit Qatar's ongoing commitment to delivering world-class events that cater to diverse audiences while enriching Qatar's year-round events calendar.
