Inside the Esports World Cup 2026 Fan Fest: Where gaming, culture and community meet
DUBAI: Community events and activities are at the heart of the fan experience during the Esports World Cup, and represent one of the core values of the competition currently taking place in France.
Beyond the thrilling action on the tournament stages at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, this year marks a new chapter for an event born in Saudi Arabia as it makes its first appearance outside the Kingdom and brings its signature festival-style experience to Europe with Fan Fest, where aficionados can visit a Team Falcons challenge zone, move to an open-play area, then attend a creator meet-and-greet or a Play Quest, all without switching venues.
Running alongside the Esports World Cup, which began on July 6 and continues until Aug. 23, Fan Fest gives visitors another way to experience an event that has brought together more than 2,000 players from 200 clubs in more than 100 countries to compete across 25 tournaments featuring 24 games.
Here are some of the most notable Fan Fest features.
