Stc Prepares For Esports World Cup 2025 With Advanced 5G Network Infrastructure

stc Group has confirmed its readiness to support the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC). As an Elite and Founding Partner, stc is deploying advanced technology and infrastructure. This aims to provide a high-performance gaming experience for both participants and audiences. The company played a crucial role in the inaugural 2024 EWC and returns with enhanced capabilities this year.

Central to this year's event are intelligent monitoring systems. These include AI-driven traffic modeling, Self-Optimizing Networks (SON), and closed-loop automation. These technologies offer proactive insights and real-time network adjustments, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity throughout the tournament.

stc has installed 27 advanced 5G towers across key tournament areas as part of its preparations. Three of these towers are dedicated exclusively to the event center. Inside venue buildings, a comprehensive indoor solutions network supported by over 1,295 antennas will provide high-speed 4G and 5G services. Internet speeds will exceed 2 Gbps, ensuring smooth gameplay and seamless digital engagement.

The company has equipped one of the region's largest operations centers with ultra-high-resolution 168-megapixel displays. This setup allows for real-time monitoring of network performance and service utilization across all EWC facilities. The state-of-the-art center ensures immediate incident response and optimal service quality for participants and attendees.

To boost network efficiency further, stc has implemented Software-Defined Networking (SDN) technologies. This enables agile and uninterrupted data flow throughout the tournament. Additionally, coverage across the venue has been expanded by over 20% compared to last year, ensuring stronger connectivity.

Recognition for Excellence in Digital Infrastructure

In the 2024 EWC, stc's integrated digital infrastructure was pivotal to the tournament's success. It delivered 99.9% network availability with ultra-low latency, allowing players to enjoy a world-class gaming experience that met international standards. These efforts earned stc the "Platinum Operator" award from the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission for the eighth consecutive year.

This recognition was highlighted in the annual GameMode report, reinforcing stc's leadership in digital infrastructure within the esports sector.

With inputs from SPA