Esports World Cup 2026 to be Hosted in Paris, France

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Paris becomes the first international EWC Host City outside of Riyadh, accelerating the Esports Foundation's long-term global rotation ambition

Bringing together 2,000 players, 200 Clubs, and millions of fans from more than 100 countries this summer, the world's largest esports event arrives in a city at the heart of international sport

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia and PARIS, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Esports Foundation (EF) today announced that the 2026 edition of the Esports World Cup (EWC), the world's largest esports and gaming event, will be hosted in Paris, France, from July 6 through August 23.

The Esports World Cup, the world's largest esports and gaming event, will be hosted in Paris, France from July 6 through August 23, 2026.
President Emmanuel Macron (right) and Ralf Reichert, CEO Esports Foundation (left) at Palais Elysée in Paris, France - May 19 2026.