Esports World Cup 2026 Tickets Now on Sale: Paris Expo Hosts Record $75M Event

The Esports World Cup 2026 officially opened ticket sales on May 29, relocating the world’s largest esports tournament from Saudi Arabia to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, the venue’s first time hosting the event. Organized by the Esports Foundation, the competition will span seven weeks from July 6 to August 23, featuring 25 tournaments across 24 game titles, including *League of Legends*, *Valorant*, *Counter-Strike 2*, and *Fortnite Reload*. More than 2,000 players from over 200 clubs and 100 countries will compete for a record $75 million prize pool—the largest in esports history—with $39 million allocated to individual game tournaments and $30 million to the Club Championship, where the winning team earns $7 million. Tickets are sold exclusively through the official Esports World Cup platform, offering three pass types: Regular Tournament Passes for single-game access, Premium Tournament Passes with gold seating and merchandise, and Daily Regular Tournament Passes for one-day attendance. Separate Final Day Seating Zone tickets in gold, silver, and bronze tiers are available for the finals of *Valorant*, *League of Legends*, *Rocket League*, and *Counter-Strike 2*. Early Bird passes are limited, with no announced cutoff date, prompting expectations of rapid sellouts for high-demand events. Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, located in the city’s 15th arrondissement, was chosen for its proven capacity to host large-scale events, including the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paris Games Week. The venue will accommodate competition arenas, broadcast operations, fan zones, and festival experiences simultaneously. Accessible via Metro Line 12 and Trams T2/T3a, the site also offers on-site parking. The prize pool growth reflects the tournament’s expanding scale: $62.5 million in 2024 and $71.5 million in 2025, with 2026’s $75 million representing a $3.5 million year-over-year increase. The lineup includes returning titles like *Dota 2* and *Tekken 8*, alongside newcomers such as *Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves* and *Chess*, marking the first inclusion of a non-video game in the competition. Logistical demands influenced Paris’s selection over other candidate cities, with the Esports Foundation citing the venue’s ability to manage simultaneous operations. The event’s shift to Europe follows geopolitical considerations, as previous editions were held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early to secure access, given the limited Early Bird availability and high anticipated demand.