The Esports Foundation has officially confirmed the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles exhibition center as the venue for Esports World Cup 2026. The event will run from July 6 to August 23.
The venue was selected due to its massive infrastructure, which includes eight pavilions, two auditoriums, and 32 conference halls. Since 2010, the complex has hosted Paris Games Week, while in 2025 it was also the venue for TFT Open. During the 2024 Olympic Games, it served as the largest active competition facility.
The tournament was moved to the French capital due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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