THE RIVALN STORY
From campus competitions to a dedicated platform.
- 01
The Beginning
RivalN began at KFUPM in late 2018 and early 2019 through a shared interest in gaming, organized competitions, and building a better experience for players.
- 02
From Competitions to Product
Early competitions, esports participation, and awards helped support the first MVP and validate the opportunity.
- 03
Building the Platform
Following early investment and product development, RivalN evolved into a dedicated competitive gaming application.
- 04
A New RivalN
A major app relaunch in July 2024 introduced the foundation of the current platform and supported the growth of the wider RivalN team and operating model.

