Overview
- Organizers executed a rapid relocation and launched the Esports World Cup in Paris, with competition scheduled to run from July 6 to August 23 at the Parc des expositions de la Porte de Versailles.
- The event brings roughly 2,000 players representing about 200 clubs from nearly 100 countries to compete across 24 titles, including League of Legends, Valorant, Fortnite and Call of Duty.
- Organizers confirmed a total prize pool of $75 million, with the top club set to receive $7 million, making the tournament one of the richest in esports.
- The Esports Foundation said the move required extensive replanning, French authorities provided logistical support, and a July 8 Hôtel de Ville press briefing will include French ministers and a Saudi prince with an opening show featuring major music acts.
- Beyond the competition, the event tests club finances and revenue models by offering large payouts, aims to exceed past ticket sales, and gives Saudi investment a high‑profile cultural and diplomatic platform in Europe.