The Esports World Cup 2026 has officially confirmed its new venue and ticket details following weeks of speculation surrounding the tournament’s relocation. The tournament will be held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles following the transfer of the tournament from Riyadh to Paris.
Paris to Host Seven Weeks of Esports World Cup 2026
The Esports World Cup 2026 will run from July 6 to August 23, 2026, making it one of the longest and biggest esports events ever organized.
This year’s tournament features a record-breaking $75 million prize pool spread across 25 gaming titles and competitions.
The Paris Expo Porte de Versailles venue is already well known for hosting major international events, including activities during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the 2025 TFT Open esports event.
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Ticket Sales Begin May 29
Fans interested in attending the event can purchase tickets starting May 29, 2026, through the official Esports World Cup Tickets Page. Several ticket categories will be available:
- Early Bird Passes for limited early buyers
- Regular Tournament Passes covering full tournaments
- Premium Tournament Passes with Gold seating and exclusive perks
- Daily Regular Passes for single-day attendance
Organizers also confirmed premium seating plans for championship matches in League of Legends, VALORANT, Rocket League, and Counter-Strike 2.
The finals for these titles will feature Gold, Silver, and Bronze seating tiers, suggesting a larger stage setup and major live-event production.
The EWC organisers will certainly expect high demand due to the event’s global popularity and expanded tournament lineup.
Given the prize money, venue, and tournament line-up, the Esports World Cup 2026 is likely to be one of the biggest gaming events ever hosted in Europe.
Now, fans from all corners of the globe are ready to look forward to an entire season filled with high-profile games, championships, and entertainment in Paris.
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