RIYADH — With the conclusion of Rainbow Six Siege, Gamers Without Borders has unveiled a $10 million COVID-19 esports fundraiser.

This weekend’s three-day tournament, beginning on May 15, will unite eight of the globe’s most decorated DOTA 2 outfits as they challenge each other for a $1.5 million share of the overall season $10 million charity prize fund that is going to global charities fighting COVID-19.

Up for grabs for the winning team will be $750, 000 to donate to the Gamers Without Borders charity of their choice with the remaining teams splitting the $1.5 million share.

Resolut1on from Team Virtus.pro said: "Myself and the whole team are happy to participate in the Gamers Without Borders tournament as we strongly believe in supporting the cause to unite for global charities. We are looking forward to taking part and hopefully winning so we can donate more money to our chosen charity".

Gamers Without Borders has partnered with a range of international charities working to provide relief and recovery to communities impacted by coronavirus. These include UNICEF, International Medical Corps (IMC), GAVI The Vaccine Alliance, King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) and Direct Relief.