Paris, France will be the host city for the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC), as announced by the Esports Foundation. The event is scheduled to run from July 6th to August 23rd, 2026.
This year’s Esports World Cup will bring together over 2,000 players from more than 100 countries, representing 200 clubs. They’ll compete in 24 games and 25 tournaments for a prize pool exceeding $75 million – the largest in history.
The Esports World Cup will be held in Paris! This is a first for us, and we’re honored. We thank Saudi Arabia for their trust and are ready to host the 2026 Esports World Cup. We’re very proud to welcome the world again.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) May 20, 2026
A major uplift for Saudi Arabia’s vision to globalize its esports ambition
It wasn’t a surprise when Paris was announced as the host city, as rumors had been circulating for some time. The news was officially confirmed when the President of France announced the event’s upcoming arrival. Paris will also be hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics, promising a grand gathering for athletes from both traditional and modern sports.
This event is being held outside of Saudi Arabia for the very first time. Following the huge success of the first two years, organizers are taking a significant risk, signaling a larger, carefully planned expansion.
Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation, announced that Riyadh played a key role in making the Esports World Cup a worldwide success. He also expressed excitement about bringing the event to Paris this year, marking the first time it will be held outside of Saudi Arabia.
The Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 in Paris brings the whole country into excitement
The Esports Foundation aims to expand its global tournaments by working with partners around the world. Considering current events and regional instability, they’ve decided to move the event to Paris, France.
The Esports World Cup (EWC) has quickly become a huge success, sparking a massive growth in esports. In its first season, it captivated audiences around the globe. By 2025, EWC had reached over 750 million viewers worldwide, totaling more than 350 million hours of watch time, with almost 8 million people tuning in at its peak.
The Esports World Cup (EWC) is returning to Paris in 2026, bringing together over 2,000 players from more than 100 countries. Representing 200 clubs, they’ll compete in 24 games across 25 tournaments for a prize pool exceeding $75 million.
Along with 19 other games, five popular mobile titles—Free Fire, Honor of Kings, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), and PUBG Mobile—will be part of the event. Now, all that remains is to ensure the competition runs smoothly and finishes successfully.
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