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Lima, Peru, 4 April 2025 — The Global Esports Federation debuts the Global Esports Tour Lima (#GET25Lima) in June 2025, marking the start of the highly anticipated GET Season 5. GET25 Lima joins GET25 Mumbai, the first-ever Global Esports Tour event in India, as part of the expanding global circuit. The event is supported by the Federación Deportiva Peruana de Esports and the Instituto Peruano del Deporte (IPD).
Federico Tong Hurtado (left), President, Instituto Peruano del Deporte (IPD), and Paul J. Foster, CEO, Global Esports Federation, confirm Lima as the host city for the Global Esports Tour at a meeting held in Lima, Peru.
Lima will host top professional esports teams as one of Latin America’s fastest-growing esports hubs, bringing world-class esports competition to a passionate and dynamic gaming community. The tournament will feature elite-level gameplay alongside a showcase of cutting-edge technology and innovation in esports entertainment.
“Lima is an exciting addition to the Global Esports Tour annual calendar,” said Eric F. Brinkley, Global Esports Tour Commissioner, Global Esports Federation. “Peru’s capital city, Lima, has a booming gaming culture, and Peru’s growing esports scene makes it an ideal destination to launch GET Season 5.”
“GET25 Lima is a milestone for esports in Peru,” said Josue Ferrando, Director of Marketing and Communications, Peruvian Esports Federation. “This event showcases our community's growth and talent, giving Peruvian players the chance to compete at the highest level. We are proud to host a tournament of this magnitude and confident it will be a defining moment for esports in the region.”
The Global Esports Tour is GEF’s premier series of professional esports competitions staged in iconic cities worldwide. Each stop on the GET brings thrilling esports action to global audiences while celebrating the local gaming culture and industry.
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