Published 2026-05-01 06:29
From May 6th 2026 through to May 8th 2026, the Saudi eLeague 2026 Major 1 takes place in Riyadh marking the 5th year of the series under the umbrella of the Saudi Esports Federation. And once again, Rocket League is going to be the main event, as teams gather inside SEF Arena to compete offline in a 3v3 setup that demands coordination. With the schedule drawing closer, the event structure begins to define how teams will move through the competition. Across the whole series, there are 3 major events each starting off online by way of an open qualifier before switching to an offline major final.
Results across these phases carry weight, as teams collect points that decide entry into the Saudi eLeague 2026 Championship later in the year. As preparation continues behind the scenes, the format quietly shapes how each match will play out. Organisers confirm a double elimination bracket, giving teams more than one chance to stay in the race. You don’t have to write off your chances even if you lose an early match, you can just reset, sort out what’s going wrong and get back at it.
A total of 260K SAR sits on the line, with 120K SAR reserved for the winning team. Second place brings 80K SAR, while third collects 40K SAR and fourth secures 20K SAR. Every position links to a fixed reward, which pushes teams to maintain steady results across each round.
Betting Markets, Options Available for Wagers
Focus now shifts toward Rocket League esports betting, where choices extend beyond picking a match winner. This lets fans get creative and put their own spin on things, combining instinct with careful observation.
1. Match Winner
Selecting the team that wins stays as the simplest betting path. The odds change based on who’s playing, how they’ve been doing lately, and past face-offs so if you want to win big, you have to keep on top of those trends.
2. Tournament Winner
Picking the final champion demands judging how teams perform across several rounds. The thing is, you never know what’s going to happen and that’s what makes this option so exciting.
3. Handicap Betting
This format creates balance by offering weaker teams a virtual edge, such as a +1 game lead. Those who read underdog potential well gain value from this approach.
4. Correct Score
Here, trying to call the exact score of a match is not an easy task, but the potential payoff is worth it, if you get it right. Risk rises here, yet returns match that difficulty, so accuracy and understanding of playstyles matter.
5. Total Goals, Over or Under
The main focus here is on the total number of goals scored and whether they’ll go over or under a certain number. Bettors rely on patterns and stats to make their pick.
6. First Goal Scorer
Things can change in the blink of an eye when it comes to first scorer bets. That’s because attacking styles and how teams handle kickoffs can be very unpredictable. One minute you think you’ve got a good thing going, the next disaster.
7. Player Performance Bets
Here, attention moves to player stats like goals, assists, and saves. This format shifts focus from teams to players who stand out during matches.
8. Map or Series Winner
Because matches follow best-of formats, bettors can select winners for single maps or the full series. And let me tell you momentum can quickly shift and play a big part in the outcome.
9. Live or In-Play Betting
Live or in-play betting means you can react to events as they happen. And because the odds are changing fast, the pressure is on to make a quick decision and make it right, or else lose!
10. Specials or Prop Bets
These cover specific outcomes like overtime, total saves, or goals scored at zero seconds. And if you’re looking to mix things up a bit, these are worth taking a closer look at.
Teams and Players
Multiple teams arrive with fixed line-ups, each aiming to hold steady performance across matches.
- Team Falcons goes with Saleh Bakhashwin, Yazeed Bakhashwin & Samy Hajji and that trio does a great job of getting along and playing quick on their feet, which has them near the top of the pack for now.
- Stallions bring Muath Alotaibi, Turki Al-Harbi & Mohammed Zaid Al-Saeed, and these guys seem to have a pretty good balance between going on the attack & playing some decent defence, which makes them a good test for even the stronger teams.
- R8 Esports relies on Abdullah Alsanie, Ghazi Al-Otaibi, and Mohammad Almutairi, and their experience supports a steady approach against opponents.
- DOS selects Turki Alhajlah, Mohammad Aljabr & Mohammed Hamad Abuhaimed and these guys are able to make some quick decisions to swing the match in their favor in tight spots.
- The team Everything includes Rakan Alajmi, Faisal Al-Baqami, and Abdullah, and the team builds its presence as this event affects its position.
Team Rankings List
- Team Falcons
- Stallions
- R8 Esports
- DOS
- Everything
Favourite Teams and Historical Results
The more recent results give us a better idea of where things stand as the teams arrive in Riyadh and it’s interesting to see what history tells us about form and experience as they go into this.
- Team Falcons really proved themselves at the 2025 RLCS Raleigh Major where they came in 1st place and picked up $102K which tells you where their level of play is at.
- Stallions managed a second-place finish at the 2026 Paris Major MENA Open 4 and walked away with $8,100. It’s clear they have what it takes to get to the final stages.
- R8 Esports competed in RLCS 2026 Paris Major MENA Open 4, secured 1st place, and earned $12K, confirming their form before this event.
- DOS joined RLCS 2026 Paris Major MENA Open 5, finished 3rd, and earned $6K, which shows steady results against competitive teams.
- Everything played in RLCS 2026 Paris Major MENA Open 5, finished 5th, and received $4,200, showing their growing presence in the scene.
Written by Arijit King