French President Emmanuel Macron Proudly Announces Paris as Host for 2026 Esports World Cup
Paris will host the Esports World Cup in 2026 after the competition was relocated from Saudi Arabia, French President Emmanuel Macron announced, marking a historic first for France's esports scene.
French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed via X that Paris, France will host the Esports World Cup 2026. The competition was originally scheduled for Saudi Arabia but has been relocated to Paris due to current Middle East tensions. Macron tweeted that hosting the EWC in Paris is a historic first and a matter of pride for France, while thanking Saudi Arabia for their confidence. He expressed enthusiasm about welcoming people from around the world again. Paris recently hosted the VALORANT Champions 2025 world championship and previously hosted the 2024 Olympic Games.