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  "id": 3973932,
  "title": "Virtuocity Battle Ground Qatar 2026 Returns with USD200,000 Prize Pool",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/virtuocity-battle-ground-qatar-2026-returns-with-usd200-000-prize-pool",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T14:00:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Marhaba Qatar",
    "slug": "marhaba-qatar",
    "url": "https://marhaba.qa/virtuocity-battle-ground-qatar-2026-returns-with-usd200000-prize-pool/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Virtuocity Battle Ground Qatar 2026 is a month-long esports championship taking place from September 1 to 30 at Virtuocity, Doha Festival City. The event features a USD 200,000 prize pool across seven internationally recognised titles: VALORANT, Fortnite, PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), EA Sports FC 26, Tekken 8 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.\n\nThe championship, presented by Qatar Calendar and powered by Ooredoo Nation, includes online qualifiers, LAN qualifiers and live Grand Finals across multiple gaming platforms. According to The Peninsula Qatar, it will bring together gamers, content creators and fans from across the region and beyond.\n\nThe event highlights the growing role of esports within Qatar’s digital and entertainment landscape. Director of Festivals and Events at Visit Qatar Ahmed Al-Binali commented on the event's return, though his full quote is not available. The championship is part of the diverse Qatar Calendar events presented by Visit Qatar.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf Times",
        "title": "Qatar Calendar announces Virtuocity Battle Ground Qatar 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/qatar-calendar-announces-virtuocity-battle-ground-qatar-2026",
        "published": "2026-08-26T21:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Peninsula Qatar",
        "title": "Qatar Calendar announces Virtuocity Battle Ground Qatar 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/qatar-calendar-announces-virtuocity-battle-ground-qatar-2026",
        "published": "2026-08-28T06:45:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}