Esports-VM 2026 flyttar officiellt till Paris

The rumors have now been officially confirmed — the Esports World Cup 2026 will no longer take place in Saudi Arabia. Instead, organizers announced that the world’s biggest multi-title esports tournament is heading to Paris, France.

The event is now scheduled to run from July 6 to August 23, 2026, turning the French capital into the new global center of esports for the summer.

Security Concerns Believed to Be Behind the Relocation

While tournament organizers did not publicly explain the reason for the move, the decision is widely believed to be connected to the ongoing instability and security concerns in the Middle East.

With tensions in the region continuing to rise and fears of potential military escalation remaining high, many within the esports community had already started speculating that changes to the event’s location could happen.

The official confirmation has now put those rumors to rest.

Paris Becomes the New Home of the Event

The move represents a major shift for the Esports World Cup, which had previously been heavily associated with Saudi Arabia’s growing investment into esports and gaming initiatives.

Now, Paris is set to host:

• Multiple esports titles
• International organizations
• Global fan events
• Major live arena competitions
• One of the biggest esports prize pools of the year

The relocation is also expected to significantly increase accessibility for European fans and teams.

Macron Quickly Supports the Tournament

French President Emmanuel Macron was among the first major political figures to publicly support the initiative following the announcement.

France has continued positioning itself as one of Europe’s key esports hubs in recent years, and hosting the Esports World Cup could further strengthen the country’s growing role within the global gaming industry.

With Paris now officially confirmed as the host city, attention will soon shift toward tournament details, venues, participating titles, and the massive international audience expected to attend the event next summer.