India, July 10 -- PARIS, France (July 9, 2026) - The Esports World Cup 2026 officially kicked off in Paris, France, with last night's Opening Ceremony at La Seine Musicale, welcoming the world's best players, leading esports Clubs, publishers, partners, creators and fans to the first international edition of the world's largest esports and gaming event.
Combining music, cinematic storytelling, competition and Parisian culture, the ceremony marked the beginning of seven weeks of competition that will bring together more than 2,000 players, 200 clubs, and representatives from over 100 countries competing across 25 tournaments in 24 games for a record-breaking $75 million prize pool.
From the first moments of the show, the ceremony celebrate...