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Esports World Cup Relocates to Paris Amid Security Concerns

Updated 2026-05-21 08:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

The 2026 Esports World Cup has been moved from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to Paris due to security concerns related to the Iran-U.S. conflict. The event is now scheduled for July 7-15.

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2026 Esports World Cup Moves To Paris From Riyadh Due To Iran War

The 2026 edition of the Esports World Cup (EWC), which was due to take place in Saudi Arabia’s capital of Riyadh this summer, has been moved to Paris due to security concerns linked to the Iran-U.S. war. The Esports Foundation (EWCF) announced late Wednesday that the event will run from July 7 to Au

2026-05-21 08:17 UTC