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Esports World Cup Takes Over Paris For 2026 with Star-Studded Opening Ceremony
Aya Nakamura, DJ Snake, Theodora and Mosimann headline a ceremony that officially opens the first international edition of the EWC, welcoming players, Clubs, and fans from more than 100 countries to seven weeks of competition.
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Esports World Cup 2026 Opens in Paris, Marking a New Global Chapter for Competitive Gaming
The world’s best esports players arrive in Paris today for the opening of the first international edition of the Esports World Cup, set to bring together more than 2,000 players and 200 Clubs from over 100 countries.
2026
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France Télévisions Becomes Official French Media Partner of the Esports World Cup 2026
France's national public broadcaster will bring the stories of the world's largest esports and gaming event to mainstream audiences across the country as Paris hosts the first international edition of the Esports World Cup
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2026
stc Returns as Founding and Elite Partner of Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris
The Esports Foundation reaffirms its strategic partnership with stc for a third consecutive year
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