Esports World Cup 2026 Venue and Arenas Guide
The Esports World Cup 2026 will take place at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris and will feature seven weeks of competitive gaming across multiple dedicated arenas. The event will showcase four main stages designed to host the majority of Tier 1 esports action, with sponsorship deals reflected in their names: stc Arena, Lenovo Legion Gauntlet, Qiddiya City Grid, and Allianz Vault. These primary venues will be supplemented by three additional “Qiddiya City Battlegrounds” serving as secondary stages for broadcasting tournaments with high matchup volumes. The venue also includes stc Contenders, a traditional LAN hall dedicated to Last Chance Qualifier matches where large numbers of players can compete for tournament spots. The comprehensive venue design reflects the ambitious scale of the international esports competition, with specialized facilities and stages tailored to accommodate both primary championship-tier tournament play and secondary qualifying events throughout the seven-week event duration. The multiple stages and battlegrounds enable simultaneous matches across different games and formats, allowing the event to showcase extensive esports competition.