Unusual: European Championship and Beerpong tournament at the Paris Fair and at Boom Boom Villette

The capital city often hosts unconventional tournaments and championships, and the Beerpong event is no exception! Born in the United States, this drinking game regularly lights up student gatherings, and it involves alcohol, since players must throw a hand-held ping-pong ball across a table to land it in one of the beer glasses, arranged in a pyramid!

Last year, the French Championship took place during the Foire de Paris at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, but this year the level rises to the European Championship, on May 2–3, 2026! Expect to pay €20 to register, with show admission included, and you can also compete as a duo with a partner for the same price per person.

But to get in some practice, take advantage of a free warm-up tournament on April 30 at Boom Boom Villette, where everyone can sign up!

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For a quick refresher on the rules, when a player sinks a shot into a glass, the opposing team must remove it and drink it. It’s a test of dexterity and speed, since depending on what’s in the glass, the opponents can quickly lose their edge. Of course, drinking alcohol isn’t mandatory to play, and beer is often replaced with water in more formal competitions. beer.

Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, please drink responsibly.