Esports World Cup 2026 Opens in Paris
The Esports World Cup begins today in Paris, bringing together over 2,000 players and 200 clubs from more than 100 countries. This marks the first international edition of the event.
The first international edition of the Esports World Cup commenced today in Paris, France. The competition features over 2,000 players and 200 clubs representing more than 100 countries, competing across various esports titles.
The event is poised to set new global standards for competitive gaming tournaments. Organizers aim to foster a unified international esports community through this large-scale competition.
Qualification for the tournament involved more than 1.5 million players competing in 330 globally hosted preliminary events. The scale of participation highlights the growing global interest in competitive video gaming.
Paris was selected as the host city, underscoring its role as a major venue for international sporting and entertainment events. The tournament will span several weeks and includes a significant prize pool.