The Olympic Esports Series 2023 is a global virtual and simulated sports competition, created by the IOC, and in collaboration with International Federations (IFs) and game publishers.

The Olympic Esports Series 2023 begins March 1st , when both professional and amateur players from around the world are invited to take part in qualification rounds across the featured games.

The Olympic Esports Series 2023 will culminate in live, in-person finals for the first time, with players having the opportunity to progress to the Olympic Esports Finals 2023. Taking place at Singapore’s Suntec Centre 22 – 25 June, the finals action will be a highlight of the recently announced Olympic Esports Week 2023.

They started on April 27th and run ran until May 7th.

The final will take place on June 25th in Singapore at the Olympic Esports Week 2023. Both spectators and qualified drivers can attend the Olympic Esports Finals 2023 at the Suntec Singapore Arena.

The game was a mass participation format regardless of skill level. You just signed up, and you were ready to go! Detailed info on the exact eligibility criteria you will find in Gran Turismo™️7’s upcoming terms and conditions and in the official FIA Sporting Regulations.

To participated in the motor-sport qualifiers, you needed a PlayStation®4 or 5 and the Gran Turismo 7 game.

You can follow the action on Olympics.com and Olympics social handles and you can also sign up here on Olympics.com to stay updated on the latest action, both streaming availability and highlights. If you want to attend the final live event, stay tuned and follow the news on the you can now buy tickets for the Olympic Esports Week here on Olympics.com: https://olympics.com/en/esports/olympic-esports-series/finals-singapore

On Sunday 23 June 2023, the 12 drivers will participarte in a qualifying round to determine their starting position for the final race. This could greatly impact their chances of securing the title and the coveted trophy. The drivers will compete in an action-filled 50-minute race, all striving to be the first to cross the finish line and receive the chequered flag.