6 July 2026: the Esports World Cup (EWC) gets underway

📆 Discover the EWC 2026 Paris schedule

Check out the competition schedule week by week. Over 25 major tournaments will take place throughout the summer to crown the world’s best clubs!

📌 Week 1: 6 to 12 July 2026

• Apex Legends
• Dota 2
• Valorant
• Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves

📌 Week 2: 13 to 19 July 2026

• Dota 2
• League of Legends
• Free Fire
• Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Women’s Invitational

📌 Week 3: 20 to 26 July 2026

• EA Sports FC
• PUBG Battlegrounds
• Teamfight Tactics

📌 Week 4: 27 July to 2 August 2026

• Call of Duty: Warzone
• Overwatch 2
• Street Fighter 6
• Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

📌 Week 5: 3 to 9 August 2026

• Call of Duty
• PUBG Mobile World Cup
• Honor of Kings
• Tekken 8

📌 Week 6: 10 to 16 August 2026

• Rainbow Six Siege
• Rocket League
• PUBG Mobile World Cup
• Chess (Esports Chess)

📌 Week 7: 17 to 23 August 2026

• Counter-Strike 2
• Fortnite
• Crossfire
• Trackmania

🗓️ Highlights: events not to be missed

The EWC 2026 calendar is packed with exclusive events that transform the capital into a true global gaming arena.

📌 EWC Fan Fest: the heart of the interactive experience

The EWC Festival is the unmissable event for all fans of video games and digital culture. Located right next to the competition, this immersive space is designed to prolong the adrenaline rush of the official matches and offer spectators a complete experience.

Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or just curious, the Fan Fest offers a complete immersion in a world where gaming becomes entertainment. On the programme: exclusive activities, the chance to meet content creators and professional gamers, as well as demo areas to discover the latest technological innovations. Between two intense finals, enjoy the lounge areas, live demonstrations and an audio-visual atmosphere designed to celebrate the passion for esports in all its forms.

👉 BOOK YOUR TICKET FOR THE FAN FEST

📌 A spectacular opening ceremony in concert style

To officially launch this historic edition, the event will kick off with an exceptional opening ceremony on Wednesday 8 July 2026, the day before the tournaments begin. Designed as a truly immersive show, this event will bring together communities from around the world to enjoy artistic performances and exclusive concerts.

• Where: La Seine Musicale
• Time: 8 July 2026 from 8pm
• Line-up and programme: Aya Nakamura, Theodora and DJ Snake will be performing at La Seine Musicale for what promises to be a spectacular show
• Ticketing: access to this launch event is by reservation only via the dedicated ticketing platform. Remember to book your tickets in advance to experience this unique moment where music and gaming culture meet

👉 BOOK YOUR TICKET FOR THE OPENING CEREMONY

📌 9 July: Inoxtag vs Squeezie Showmatch

Head to the heart of the competition at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles - VIPARIS - for a spectacular showdown. This Valorant Showmatch will see Inoxtag and Squeezie face off on stage. A highlight of the entertainment included with access to the VALORANT competitions.

👉 BOOK YOUR TICKET FOR THE INOXTAG vs SQUEEZIE SHOWMATCH

📌The EWC Festival in the city

Throughout the seven weeks of competition, pop-up entertainment zones, live screenings on giant screens and meet-and-greets with content creators will bring the capital’s various neighbourhoods to life. Stay tuned: the full schedule and exact locations for these free events, open to all, will be revealed very soon!

🗺️ Access and practical information

The 2026 Esports World Cup is being held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles - VIPARIS. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your visit.

📌 Opening hours

Plan your visit according to the following times:

• Tuesday to Friday: 10am to 10pm
• Saturday to Sunday: 11am to 11pm
• Note: the venue is closed on Mondays, except for Monday 6 July 2026 (the first day of the competition)

For esports matches starting at 10.00, the doors open to the public 30 minutes before the start of the first match.

• 💡 Tip: as competition timetables are subject to change, we recommend checking the daily programme before setting off

📌 Travelling by public transport

To get to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, please use sustainable transport and public transport:

• Metro: line 12 (Porte de Versailles station – direct access from Montparnasse and Saint-Lazare stations) or line 8 (Balard station)
• Tram: lines T2 and T3a (stop Porte de Versailles)
• Bus: lines 39 and 80 (stop Porte de Versailles)
• Cycle: several Vélib’ Métropole stations are available in the immediate vicinity of the exhibition centre

🚨 Summer works on Metro Line 12

Due to modernisation works, Metro Line 12 will be subject to several major changes during the Esports World Cup:

• Complete closures from 10.00 pm: on 8 and 9 July, and on 19 and 23 August 2026
• Partial closure all day: from 16 to 26 July 2026, services will be suspended between Jules Joffrin and Concorde. Trains will run as normal on the rest of the line, particularly for journeys to Porte de Versailles station from central Paris

Alternative: for your journeys, please consider using line 8 (Balard station), the T2 and T3a trams, or the additional bus services (notably the 80 bus, which runs directly to Porte de Versailles).

📌 Accessibility and disability

The Paris Expo Porte de Versailles site is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility (PRM) and those with disabilities:

• Pathways: level access, access ramps and lifts provide easy access to all the pavilions and competition areas
• Dedicated services: adapted and reserved parking spaces are available in the site’s car parks (notably Car Park R). To ensure optimal support and access to PRM seating areas within the arenas, dedicated reception desks will be set up at the event entrance

📌 Official EWC Shop

Find exclusive Esports World Cup merchandise at the EWC Shop, located in Hall 1 (the ‘Merch’ zone on the map). Here you can buy team jerseys, official clothing and collectable merchandise.

• Opening hours: 11am to 9pm on event days

📌 Key rules and safety

To ensure everyone’s safety, strict security checks will be carried out at the entrance. Here are the key points to remember:

• Prohibited items: sharp objects, glass bottles, aerosols, suitcases and large bags. A left-luggage facility is available at the entrance
• Food and drink: it is forbidden to bring food and drink from outside, with the exception of one small bottle of water (with the cap removed) per person. There are numerous food and drink outlets on site
• Animals: only assistance dogs are permitted

🎯Discover our interactive map of gaming, esports and geek culture venues

To mark the Esports World Cup (EWC), which will be bringing the capital to life from 6 July to 23 August 2026, Paris is set to become the global epicentre of video games and digital culture. Beyond the competition arena - Paris Expo Porte de Versailles VIPARIS - the whole city is taking things to the next level! To make sure you don’t miss a thing, browse the map of the city’s geek, esports and immersive hotspots. Whether you’re a pro gamer on the hunt for the best setup, a retrogaming enthusiast, a board game fanatic or an explorer of cutting-edge tech experiences, Paris has the perfect spot for you.

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