ESPORTS FESTIVAL BY ESPORTS WORLD CUP

Jul 24, 2026.

On 2 August, the Esports World Cup comes out of the arena and into the heart of Paris for a free, open-air celebration of esports, gaming, and entertainment.

Whether you are a lifelong fan or discovering esports for the first time, everyone is invited!

Event Details
  • Date: Sunday, 2 August 2026
  • Time: 15:30–20:00
  • Location: Champs-Élysées, Paris
  • Admission: Free and open to everyone. No ticket or registration required.
  • For whom: Everyone. The Esports Festival by Esports World Cup welcomes esports fans, families, visitors, and anyone curious to discover competitive gaming.
The world’s most beautiful avenue becomes a stage for esports

For one afternoon, the Champs-Élysées will come alive with live competition, gaming, entertainment, and the energy of the Esports World Cup.

Co-created with the Comité Champs-Élysées, the festival brings esports into one of France’s most recognizable public spaces, giving Parisians and visitors an opportunity to experience the excitement together.

No ticket. No barriers. Just Paris coming together to play, watch, and celebrate esports.

Activities

Watch: Experience live competition across Trackmania, Rocket League, and EA SPORTS FC 26, featuring leading professional players and personalities from across French culture.

Play: Step into the action through interactive gaming experiences, live challenges, and opportunities designed for fans, families, and first-time players.

Celebrate: See esports connect with music, entertainment, streaming, and popular culture in an open-air festival for the whole city.

The full schedule and guest lineup will be revealed closer to the event, so stay tuned.

Getting There

Metro

  • Lines 1 & 12 – Concorde
  • Lines 1 & 13 – Champs-Élysées – Clemenceau
  • Lines 1 & 9 – Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • Line 1 – George V
  • Lines 1, 2 & 6 – Charles de Gaulle – Étoile

RER

  • Line A – Charles de Gaulle – Étoile

Bus

  • Routes 31, 32, 42, 45, 73, 80, and 93
Join the Celebration

See you at the Champs-Élysées for an afternoon of live entertainment, free and open to everyone!

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