Esports World Cup to relocate from Riyadh to Paris amid Middle East conflict
🔴 Tension RisingGamesBeat2026-05-14
This year’s Esports World Cup has relocated from Riyadh to Paris due to the conflict in the Middle East. Concerns over flight cancellations and safety in the region prompted the move, prioritizing event production. Despite the shift, existing sponsorship deals are expected to remain largely unaffected.