India, July 10 -- The Esports World Cup 2026 has officially begun in Paris, France, with an opening ceremony at La Seine Musicale on July 10, 2026. The event brings together more than 2,000 players, 200 clubs, and participants from over 100 countries. Over seven weeks, teams will compete across 25 tournaments in 24 games for a $75 million prize pool.

The ceremony featured performances by Aya Nakamura, Theodora, DJ Snake, and Mosimann. Doigby hosted the esports-focused pre-show before the main ceremony began. The event used orchestral music, dance, augmented reality, stage design, and cinematic visuals to connect esports with Parisian culture.

A key moment came when the Esports World Cup Club Championship trophy was revealed on stage. Cl...