eSports tournament in Paris: the Kayane Cup electrifies the Cité des Sciences this weekend

Published by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Published on January 19th, 2024 at 10:45 a.m.
Esport fans beware! The Kayane Cup, an e-sports tournament, awaits you at the Cité des Sciences on January 20 and 21, 2024. A tournament dedicated to Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, also featuring conferences. You'll even be able to meet Tetsuya Fukuhara, current General Manager of Granblue Fantasy IP. Here's where we stand!

As Paris becomes increasingly immersed in eSport culture, one event is set to electrify the capital... And with good reason: the Kayane Cup is coming to the Cité des Sciences et de l' Industrie on January 20 and 21, 2024! A tournament that promises to be THE must-attend event for fans of video games and breathless competition this weekend.

The event, organized by renowned French video game champion Kayane, will showcase Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, a game with a growing community of players. Free and open to all, the Kayane Cup will not just be a tournament, but a true crossroads for gaming enthusiasts, offering an immersive experience in the competitive world ofeSports.

On Saturday, January 20, starting at 11am, the Cité des sciences e-LAB will be buzzing with a presentation of Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. This will be an opportunity for fans and the curious to dive into the game's universe, discover its latest features and look ahead to the future of theArc World Tour. The presence of Tetsuya Fukuhara, the game's director, will add an exceptional dimension to the event. Moderation will be provided by Kayane herself, assisted by Grégoire Hellot for translation. A privileged moment to exchange ideas and draw inspiration from the best in the field.

On Sunday January 21, from 10am to 6pm, the Cité des Sciences auditorium will host the highlight of the event: the Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising eSport tournament. This competition will count towards the European qualifiers for theArc World Tour. Players will compete for a place in this prestigious international competition. The event will be broadcast live on Kayane's Twitch channel, enabling a worldwide audience to follow the matches in real time. It's a unique opportunity to see Europe's best players battle it out and experience the passion of eSport live.

The Kayane Cup 2024 promises to be the must-attend event of the weekend for the Paris eSport scene, combining passion, competition and encounters. It's an opportunity for everyone, from seasoned gamers to simple amateurs, to experience the excitement ofeSport up close and personal, and to get a behind-the-scenes look at an international tournament. Are we going to the Cité des Sciences this weekend, folks?

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Dates and Opening Time
From January 20th, 2024 to January 21th, 2024

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    Location

    30 Avenue Corentin Cariou
    75019 Paris 19

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    Access
    Metro: line 7, Porte de la Villette station. Bus: lines 139, 150, 152, Porte de la Villette station. Tramway: T3b, Porte de la Villette station.

    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    www.cite-sciences.fr

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    Saturday from 11am, Sunday from 10am to 6pm.

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