This year's Esports World Championships are heading to Seoul ©Getty Images

Seoul will host this year's 11th Esports World Championships, it has been announced.

The International Esports Federation (IESF) revealed the event would be held in the South Korean capital "in the fourth quarter of the year", adding: "Seoul is undoubtedly the Mecca of esports, and participants and spectators will be able to indulge in the numerous PC bangs that are to be found in this vibrant and dynamic city.

"Seoul too has a long history of esports broadcasting of over 18 years, as well as wonderful Governmental support for the development of esports."

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Seoul, "Mecca of Esports", will invite another pilgrimage for the World Championships this year ©Getty Images

The World Championships is the only esports tournament in which competitors represent their own country against other national teams.

In 2018, the city of Kaohsiung in Taiwan played host to the 10th Esports World Championships at which three official titles - League of Legends, Counter-Strike Global Offensive and Tekken 7 - were played.

A total of 459 team members from 46 countries participated in the Championships, which have been steadily increasing in size.

"The 11th Esports World Championships will again be a central point where all esports enthusiasts can gather to learn, enjoy the camaraderie, and be entertained at a truly remarkable and unique esports event," the IESF said.