The Olympics Committee have finally announced the dates for the first Olympic Esports Series 2023 along with other details like the sports and games involved, schedule, how to buy tickets, and more
Following the rise of Esports in recent years, it comes as no surprise that the Olympics Committee have finally recognised Esports and given it due importance.
Olympic Esports Series 2023 schedule, date, games list, format, tickets and venue
Your e-time has come! 🎮
The Olympic Esports Series is coming and this is your chance to participate! Are you up for the challenge?#OlympicsEsports #OlympicEsportsSeries pic.twitter.com/Igc0mMATyi
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) March 1, 2023
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Baseball returns to the Olympic Esports Series 2023 together with WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS!📆Global Qualifier starts late March!!@pawapuro_pro @Olympics #eBASEBALL #POWERPROS #OlympicEsportsSeries
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— WBSC ⚾🥎 (@WBSC) March 1, 2023
The Event will feature various virtual sports based on actual sports that currently included in the Olympics. And the organizers expect more people to watch the event as it unfolds.
Olympics Esports Series 2023 dates
Ahead of the actual 2023 Olympics Esports event, there are several dates to keep in mind in the build-up. Before the Series begins, a qualifying stage will take place.
Given below are the dates for both the preliminary event and the actual Olympics Esports series:
| Event | Dates |
| Olympics Esports Series Qualifying Stages | 1st March 2023 – 15th May 2023 |
| Olympics Esports Series Finals | 23rd 2023 – 25th June 2023 |
2023 Olympics Esports Series feature sports
The 2023 Olympic Esports will feature various kinds of sports. Interestingly, the organizers have put in some thought into it as they have chosen the ones that are key and essential to the Olympics.
Given below are the various sports that will feature in the 2023 Olympics Esports Series:
- Archery
- Baseball
- Chess
- Cycling
- Dance
- Motorsport
- Sailing
- Taekwondo
- Tennis
2023 Olympics Esports Series featured games
The organizers have chosen the above listed sports, because they all have some great video games besides being popular. Given below are the various sports that the Olympics will used for these sports:
- Archery: Tic Tac Bow
- Baseball: WBSC eBaseball: Power Pros
- Chess: Chess.com
- Cycling: Zwift
- Dance: Just Dance
- Motorsport: Gran Turismo
- Sailing: Virtual Regatta
- Taekwondo: Virtual Taekwondo
- Tennis: Tennis – Clash
Olympics Esports Series 2023 how to buy tickets
Sadly, for fans looking to buy tickets to the event, they are currently not available. However, interested fans can sign up and get notified first as soon as tickets come out.
Fans can do this by signing up to the Olympics website and create an account. Using the account, fans can also watch live streams of the various competition along with highlights.
2023 Olympics Esports Series venue
Singapore is all set to host the first ever 2023 Olympics Esports Series. All the games will take place at the Suntec Singapore Arena.