Aya Nakamura, DJ Snake, Theodora to star at opening of Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris
RIYADH/PARIS: The Esports Foundation has announced that Aya Nakamura, DJ Snake, and Theodora will be the headline performers at the opening ceremony of the Esports World Cup 2026 at La Seine Musicale, Paris, on July 8.
The event will be a highlight of the first international edition of the world’s largest esports and gaming event, celebrating contemporary French culture and shaped by live-streaming platforms, creator-generated content, online communities, and live experiences.
The opening will celebrate French culture while reflecting the global, digital-first audience at the heart of esports as the event moves out of Saudi Arabia for the first time.
Mike McCabe, the deputy CEO and chief operating officer at the Esports Foundation, said: “The opening ceremony is our chance to welcome the world to the Esports World Cup.
