The Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris is hosting the Esports World Cup (EWC 2026), featuring over 2,000 players from more than 200 clubs representing 100 countries.
According to SPA, the event began in the French capital and will continue for seven weeks until August 23. The tournament includes 24 different video games, spanning categories such as first-person shooters (FPS), multiplayer online battle arenas (MOBA), strategy, Battle Royale, fighting, racing, sports, and chess.
The competition offers total prizes exceeding 75 million dollars. Following its launch in Riyadh, the event moved to Paris to reach an international audience as both a professional competition and a cultural experience. SPA noted a specific instance of three generations of people playing side by side during the event.
Where is the Esports World Cup 2026 taking place and for how long? The event is being held at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris. The competitions started in the French capital and are scheduled to continue for seven weeks, concluding on August 23.
How many participants and countries are involved in the EWC 2026? The tournament features more than 2,000 players who represent over 200 clubs. These participants come from 100 different countries to compete in the event.
What types of games and prizes are featured in the tournament? The tournament includes 24 varied video games, including chess, racing, sports, fighting, Battle Royale, strategy, MOBA, and FPS. The total value of the prizes for the competition exceeds 75 million dollars.