Riyadh/Paris, May 21 -- The Esports Foundation (EF) has announced that the 2026 edition of the Esports World Cup (EWC), the world's largest esports and gaming event, will be hosted in Paris, from July 6 through August 23.
The Esports Foundation is guided by a long-term vision of growing its international tournaments and competitions through collaboration with audiences, partners and host markets around the world over time.
Following an extended evaluation process, and in light of the current regional situation, the Esports Foundation decided to accelerate that international rotation ambition for the 2026 edition, offering clarity and stability for players, Clubs, publishers, partners, and fans worldwide, while preserving the tournament's ...