EWC organizers said on the 4th that the Esports World Cup (EWC) and the Esports Nations Cup (ENC)—international esports competitions to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—will go ahead as scheduled.

EWC 2026 will take place in Riyadh from July 6 to August 23. In Riot Games’ League of Legends event, T1 won the inaugural tournament, while Gen.G claimed the title at the second edition.

ENC 2026, a national-team competition, will be held in Riyadh from November 2 to November 29. National teams from around the world will gather for the tournament and compete on the global stage. South Korean game publisher Krafton is cooperating in the staging of ENC.

Bloomberg and other foreign media outlets reported that Iran—having begun intensifying its retaliation in response to U.S. and Israeli airstrikes (the “Operation Epic Fury” operation)—carried out a drone attack on the U.S. Embassy located in Riyadh, the Saudi capital. U.S. outlet Axios, citing multiple sources, reported that Saudi Arabia is reviewing the possibility of joining the conflict.

An EWC organizing official stressed that “EWC and ENC will proceed normally as scheduled,” explaining that “both events are still months away from being held, and tournament preparations are moving forward without disruption according to the original plan.”

Seemingly mindful of growing safety concerns, the official also emphasized: “We are closely monitoring the current situation and actively coordinating with the relevant authorities,” adding, “The safety of all participating players and fans, partners, and staff is our top priority.”

The official continued, “We have already established thorough operational and contingency plans in preparation for any scenario, and if circumstances change going forward, we will inform stakeholders quickly and transparently.”

This article was translated from the original that appeared on INVEN.