Lima to host flagship Global Esports Games
THE Global Esports Federation (GEF) recently awarded Lima, Peru, the honour of hosting the Global Esports Games 2025.
The unanimous decision of the GEF Executive Committee marks the beginning of a multi-year partnership with the city to stage one of the world’s premier esports events.
The historic moment was formalised by GEF chief executive, Paul J. Foster and Asociación Deportiva Peruana de Esports (ADPES) President, Diego Mohme in Lima. Joining the celebration was Angélica Matsuda
Matayoshi, Executive President of the Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism (PROMPERÚ), and Jose Luis Farfan, President of Legado.
Peru’s esports athletes and community members, including GEF Champions Circle alumnus, Josselyn
Abusabal, who recently represented the GEF at the United Nations ECOSOC Youth Forum in New York, joined the signing ceremony.
“We are proud that the iconic city of Lima, Peru will host the first-ever Global Esports Games in the
Americas. The Global Esports Federation is committed to blazing new trails through innovative partnerships. This agreement signed today showcases Peru as a go-to destination for world-class esports events,” said Mario Cilenti, GEF COO and president, Pan Am Esports Federation.
Diego Mohme, president of Asociación Deportiva Peruana de Esports, expressed his excitement, stating:
“We are honoured to organize these global events for millions of esports athletes and fans worldwide. Peru has proven itself as a cultivator of talent in the esports community.
“The opportunity to host GEF’s flagship Global Esports Games 2025 in our capital Lima and the annual stages of the Global Esports Tour, will further strengthen our capacity as an esports community.”
To capture the momentum, GEF president, Chris Chan, has appointed GEF vice president, Dr. Melita N. Moore (US), to chair the GEG25 Coordination Commission. GEF Board Member, Yaqui Núñez del.
Risco Mejía (Dominican Republic) will serve as Commission vice chair. In addition to hosting the GEF’s flagship event in 2025, Lima is confirmed to organise annual stages of the GEF’s pro-series - Global Esports Tour (GET) - from 2024 through 2028. The inaugural GET in Peru will take place this November, featuring professional teams from around the globe in a top-tier Dota 2 competition.
This latest development marks a major milestone for GEF, expanding its footprint across the world’s diverse continents, bringing world-class esports events to new and growing audiences. - Global Esports.