Hilton Sponsors 2026 Esports World Cup Festivities in Paris

WHO:

IndexBox - Hilton is the Main Partner for the Esports World Cup 2026.

IndexBox - Francois Desir is the Director of Sponsorship and Advertising at the Esports Foundation.

IndexBox - Darcy VanWyck is the Senior Vice President and Commercial Director for EMEA at Hilton.

WHAT:

Campaign Middle East - Saudia has been named the Official Airline of the Esports World Cup 2026, supporting the event with dedicated travel initiatives and unveiling the world's first commercial aircraft dedicated to an esports event.

Campaign Middle East - The Esports World Cup 2026 features a record-breaking prize pool of over $75 million.

IndexBox - Hilton will provide hospitality services, fan engagement activities, VIP programs, and incentives for participants at the Esports World Cup 2026.

IndexBox - The Esports World Cup 2026 will feature over 2,000 competitors, 200 clubs, and 25 tournaments across 24 games.

Sortir à Paris - The Esports Festival by Esports World Cup will take place on August 2, 2026, featuring live competitions and professional players.

Sortir à Paris - The festival will include competitions in Trackmania, Rocket League, and EA SPORTS FC 26.

WHERE:

IndexBox - The Esports World Cup 2026 will be held in Paris, specifically at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

Sortir à Paris - The Esports Festival will take place on the Champs-Élysées in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.

WHEN:

IndexBox - The Esports World Cup 2026 will occur from July 6 to August 23, 2026.

Sortir à Paris - The Esports Festival will be held on August 2, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHY:

IndexBox - The partnership with Hilton aims to ensure that every player, fan, and visitor feels welcome as the Esports World Cup arrives in Paris.

Sortir à Paris - The festival aims to introduce esports to new audiences and establish the sport in the cities that host it.

HOW:

Campaign Middle East - Saudia's inflight entertainment system, BEYOND, will feature EWC content, including the documentary "Esports World Cup: Level Up," and selected live tournament broadcasts will be available in Saudia lounges throughout the event.

IndexBox - Winning players in the EWC will receive Hilton Honors Diamond status through the EWC Heroes Club.

Sortir à Paris - The festival will feature live competitions and activities set up along the Champs-Élysées, with no tickets or reservations required.

Saudia has been named the Official Airline of the Esports World Cup 2026, marking a significant partnership that includes dedicated travel initiatives and the introduction of the world's first commercial aircraft designed specifically for an esports event. This year's tournament boasts a record-breaking prize pool of over $75 million, highlighting the growing prominence of esports on the global stage. Additionally, Saudia's inflight entertainment system, BEYOND, will showcase EWC content, including the documentary "Esports World Cup: Level Up," while selected live tournament broadcasts will be accessible in Saudia lounges during the event.