Esports World Cup 2026 launches free gaming festival on Paris Champs‑Élysées
The Esports World Cup 2026 will expand beyond its competition venue with a free public festival on 2 August on the Champs‑Élysées in Paris. The event runs from 15:30 to 20:00 CET and is open to all visitors.
Organisers say the celebration will feature Rocket League, Trackmania and EA Sports FC 26 mini‑tournaments, a mixed‑team showmatch with three pioneers of French esports and founders of leading clubs, and personalities from music, entertainment and content creation. An interactive gaming village will offer hands‑on activities, educational talks and panel discussions with professional athletes and teams.
The festival is co‑created with the Comité Champs‑Élysées and aims to bring esports to new audiences, highlighting a French community of more than 11.8 million esports participants and over 2 million regular viewers. It runs alongside the main tournament, which includes Street Fighter 6 qualifiers and group‑stage matches from 29 July to 1 August.
Entities: Champs-Élysées · Champs‑Élysées · Daigo Umehara · EA Sports FC 26 · Esports World Cup 2026 · Paris · Rocket League · Street Fighter 6 · Trackmania
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Esports World Cup 2026 includes Street Fighter 6 Last Chance Qualifier and Group Stage 1 matches from 29 July to 1 August. (Tournament schedule)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The festival features Rocket League, Trackmania and EA Sports FC 26 competitions. (Festival description)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The festival runs from 15:30 to 20:00 France time. (Event schedule)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Esports World Cup 2026 will host a free public gaming festival on 2 August on Paris' Champs‑Élysées. (Organisers of the Esports World Cup 2026)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Three pioneers of French esports and founders of leading clubs will compete alongside music and entertainment personalities at the festival. (Festival programme)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The festival is co‑created with the Comité Champs‑Élysées. (Organisers)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The festival includes an interactive gaming village with hands‑on activities, educational talks and panel discussions with professional athletes and teams. (Festival description)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] France's esports community includes more than 11.8 million participants and over 2 million regular viewers. (Organisers)