PARIS: The Esports World Cup 2026 has landed in Paris, and Week 1 has wasted no time getting into full swing. With the opening ceremony complete, there are already three trophies on the line as attention turns to the first Championship Weekend of EWC 2026. Week 1 sees the conclusion of VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves championships. This also marks the beginning of the $30m Club Championship race, with clubs looking to put points on the board and attempt to challenge Saudi’s Team Falcons, who are going for their third Club Championship title.

The Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris features a $75M prize pool and marks the first time licensed crypto firms can sponsor under French PSAN rules.

The 2026 Esports World Cup officially kicked off earlier today with an opening ceremony that featured some of France’s biggest artists.