Esport

Paris Games Week 2026: dates, schedule, ticketing and practical information

Paris Games Week 2026 is back at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from October 22 to 25, 2026. Dates, tickets, program, exhibitors and new features of the Playground Edition: here’s everything you need to know about the largest video game fair in France.

Communale Cup: video games, football and the World Cup at La Communale Saint-Ouen

La Communale Cup is the tournament that brings together football video gaming, a freeplay area, and live screenings of the 2026 World Cup matches at La Communale Saint-Ouen on June 26, 2026. From 5 to 9 p.m., players, esports enthusiasts and supporters are set to gather for an evening that blends competition with sports broadcasts.

Clichy Gaming: a free day to play, discover, and talk about video games

Clichy Gaming is back at the Camille Muffat Center in Clichy with a free day devoted to video games, tournaments, and family activities, on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Registration is mandatory to participate in the event and the competitions.

Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris: ticket sales open, schedule and venue revealed!

The Esports World Cup 2026 will be staged at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from July 6 to August 23, 2026. And get ready, because tickets go on sale on May 29, 2026, with a limited batch of Early Bird passes for the 25 tournaments planned this summer. Needless to say, you’ll need to act fast!

Rocket League Championship Series 2026: the flagship eSports event lands in Paris

The 2026 Rocket League Championship Series lands in Paris for five days of fierce eSports action, with the world’s top teams ready to battle it out on Rocket League, from May 20 to 24, 2026. The highlight of the event, the RLCS 2026 finals, will light up Paris La Défense Arena from May 22 to 24, in a public-facing format produced by BLAST, blending showmanship, suspense, and high-stakes competitive spectacle.

Rabbids Color Chaos: EVA launches her family-friendly arena VR game – our review

The Rabbids: Color Chaos lands at EVA on May 20 with a VR arena game for ages 10 and up. In a 500-square-meter space, two teams move, aim and color as much ground as possible to win. We tried it, here’s the full story!

This eSports tennis tournament is making a comeback in Paris during Roland Garros.

At Roland-Garros in Paris, the French Tennis Federation is hosting the Finals of the Roland-Garros eSeries, an international eTennis competition. The tournament features live matches in front of an audience and is streamed live on France TV’s digital platform. Open qualifiers took place from March 5 to April 7 on mobile devices, leading up to the grand finale scheduled for May 23, 2026. Inspired by the iconic clay court tournament, this eSports tennis event brings together players from around the world competing for a spot among the eight finalists and a share of a €5,000 prize pool.

2XKO in Paris: a major international country-by-country tournament announced at Salle Wagram

La Salle Wagram in Paris will host an international team-based tournament on 2XKO, Riot Games' 2v2 fighting game, featuring eight duos from around the world on May 16, 2026. France will be represented by M8 Wawa and Solary Yasha, in an event also broadcast on the Twitch channels of RZA and TPK.

LEC Roadtrip 2026: Karmine Corp makes a stop at the Évry-Courcouronnes Arenas

The Karmine Corp’s LEC Roadtrip takes over the Arenas of Grand Paris Sud in Évry-Courcouronnes for three days of live League of Legends matches from April 24 to 26, 2026. This French stop on the EMEA Championship circuit brings together KC, Fnatic, Shifters, and Natus Vincere in an arena-style setting, transforming the region into a major esports event just outside Paris.

Esports at the Olympics: The IOC cancels the 2027 edition planned for Saudi Arabia

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed at the end of 2025 that the eSports Olympic Games, originally scheduled for 2027 in Saudi Arabia as part of a twelve-year strategic partnership, will be canceled. The project, which had been approved ahead of Paris 2024, is now on hold due to ongoing disagreements between the Olympic movement and leading figures in the electronic sports community.

95 Kings of Fields 2026 in Eaubonne: A Hybrid Sports and Esports Event

The 95 Kings of Fields 2026, a major esports and sports tournament in Île-de-France, is set to take place at Athletica Eaubonne from May 29 to 31, 2026. The event will bring together competitors, schools, and spectators for three days of hybrid competitions and gaming festivities. Attendees can look forward to tournaments featuring League of Legends, EA Sports FC26, Teamfight Tactics, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario Kart World, as well as innovative formats like Football x EA FC26 and Basketball x NBA2K26. With a prize pool of €28,000 and free visitor passes, this esports event just a short 20-minute drive from Paris promises plenty of excitement for fans and newcomers alike.

Six Invitational 2026 in Paris: The World Championship of Rainbow Six Siege

Six Invitational 2026: The Rainbow Six Siege World Championship is heading to Paris, taking place at the Arena Porte de la Chapelle from February 13 to 15, 2026. This major event will bring together the top international teams competing in Ubisoft's tactical FPS. As a flagship of the global esports scene, the tournament promises intense battles at the highest level and a vibrant atmosphere for the Rainbow Six community.

This free citizen eSports tournament in Hauts-de-Seine aims to reshape perceptions of gaming

Brave the World 2, an eSports event in Suresnes (Hauts-de-Seine) organized by Resonanc’E-Sport in partnership with the City of Suresnes, will take place at the Gymnase du Belvédère on February 21 and 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event features a major Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament, official chess competitions, and a dedicated space promoting responsible digital practices. Free and open to youths, families, and educators, this citizen-focused eSports gathering in Île-de-France combines competition, education, and awareness-raising about digital citizenship.

Games Day in Chennevières-sur-Marne: Free Video Game Tournaments and Live Activities

The Games Day at Chennevières-sur-Marne is making a comeback to the Jean Moulin Municipal Space for a new edition on Saturday, February 7th, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This free video game event features a mix of retro and modern titles, competitive gaming tournaments, activities for all ages, and fun-filled entertainment, creating a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.

Villette eSport: The Cité des Sciences' video game festival won't be taking place this year

Contrary to initial announcements, the gaming festival at the City of Science will not take place in 2026. We're hopeful that Villette eSport will make a comeback next year.

Teamfight Tactics Open Series 2025: Esports Competition Takes Over Porte de Versailles

The TFT Open Series 2025 is making its debut at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from December 12 to 14, 2025. This major esports tournament for Teamfight Tactics, organized by Riot Games, brings together both professional and amateur players to compete in the popular auto-battler strategy game. An esports event in Paris not to be missed, full of exciting new features and exclusive surprises.

Immerse yourself in e-sports in Suresnes with tournaments and games for everyone.

Video games, e-sports tournaments, and digital workshops are coming to Suresnes with a free event open to all. Organized by the City and Resonanc'E-Sport at the Salle du Belvédère, this family afternoon will feature Mario Kart, Smash Bros, and responsible digital technology on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Theodasium 2025: the free esport and gaming festival in Thiais (94)

The temple of video games and esports on the weekend of October 18 and 19, 2025, is in Thais, in the Val-de-Marne region of France! On the program: tournaments on well-known games and free entertainment for all ages.

Valorant Champions Tour 2025: we went to see the eSport competition at Évry-Courcouronnes

The Valorant Champions Tour 2025, the major esport event for Riot Games' tactical shooter Valorant, is coming to the Paris region. From September 12 to 29, the Arènes de l'Agora in Évry-Courcouronnes will host the group and elimination phases, before the semi-finals and grand final at the Accor Arena in Paris from October 3 to 5. A not-to-be-missed international competition for fans of esports, global tournaments and the Valorant FPS.

Asnières Gaming 2025: eSport and gaming take center stage at Asnières-sur-Seine

The 2025 edition of Asnières Gaming awaits you on October 5 at the Espace Concorde-Francis Delage for a day dedicated to tournaments and freeplay video games.