The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has cancelled a deal made with Saudi Arabia to host the first Esports Games. The competition was due to be held in capital city Riyadh in 2027 as part of a 12-year deal with the country. It had originally been due to launch this year, but was reportedly pushed back over concerns about the time needed to arrange the event. A statement from the IOC said the two sides "mutually agreed" to end the deal but were committed to "pursuing their own esports