France to Allocate €250 Million for Esports World Cup 2026

The French government has announced the budget for organizing the Esports World Cup 2026. A total of €250 million, approximately $290 million, is planned to be spent on tournaments in Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and other disciplines.

These funds are expected to cover key expenses related to the preparation and hosting of the large-scale esports event. The budget includes organizing tournament venues, accommodation for participants, logistics, and other infrastructure-related costs. At the same time, French authorities expect the championship to generate around €600 million in revenue for the country.

The main economic benefit is expected to come from tourism, the hotel industry, job creation, and additional commercial activity surrounding the event. Esports World Cup 2026 is set to become one of the biggest esports events of the year and attract a large number of spectators, teams, organizations, and partners to Paris.

The tournament was initially supposed to take place in Saudi Arabia, but it was moved to France due to tensions in the Middle East. Following the change of host country, participants will need a Schengen visa to enter. This could create difficulties for representatives of some regions. Falcons, BetBoom Team, and other teams have already faced similar issues in 2026.

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Esports World Cup 2026 will take place in Paris from July 6 to August 23. The event’s total prize pool will be $75 million. More than twenty disciplines will be featured at the tournament, including CS2 and Dota 2. Of the total amount, $30 million will go to the clubs that earn the most points for prize-winning placements across different championships.