Saudi Arabia Acquires EA Games in Historic $55B Kushner-Brokered Megadeal
Saudi Arabia just leveled up in the global acquisition game—snagging gaming giant Electronic Arts in a massive $55 billion takeover orchestrated by Jared Kushner's investment firm.
The Gaming Crown Jewel
Riyadh's sovereign wealth fund continues its aggressive diversification beyond oil, placing its biggest bet yet on the entertainment sector. The deal represents one of the largest tech acquisitions in history—surpassing Microsoft's Activision purchase.
Kushner's Winning Strategy
The former White House advisor's private equity firm structured the complex transaction that gives Saudi Arabia control over FIFA, Madden, and Apex Legends franchises. Market analysts are calling it the ultimate power play in the convergence of geopolitics and gaming.
Global investors are now watching whether this signals a new era of Middle Eastern dominance in tech—or just another case of petrodollars chasing relevance in digital economies.
EA official press release announcement showing deal details – Source: EA.com
Jared Kushner Deal Sees EA Games Sold to Saudi Arabia’s PIF
The deal led by Saudi Arabia sovereign wealth fund, Silver Lake private equity, and Affinity Partners is an all-cash transaction, reportedly worth EA Games at about $55 billion, led by Jared Kushner. Jared Kushner started Affinity Partners after his stint in the WHITE House and this acquisition has been orchestrated by this company.
Some EA Sports franchises, including Madden NFL and EA Sports FC, will now be operated under private ownership. The deal accelerates what EA described as itswhile allowing the company greater flexibility away from public market pressures.
Who Bought EA and Why?
The Saudi Arabia EA games acquisition also falls under the larger gaming investment plan at PIF. This is a part of their Vision 2030. The consortium structured the deal with Saudi Arabia’s PIF leading, Silver Lake providing operational expertise, and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners facilitating to address some regulatory considerations.
Stockholders will get cash of $210 per share which was verified in the announcement of EA on September 29, 2025. This is likely to shut down in early 2026, subject to approvals.
