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Esports World Cup Paris Move Raises Logistics and CS2 Questions
The EWC 2026 Paris transition affects an event spanning 25 competitions across 24 titles, including League of Legends (LoL), Valorant, Dota 2, Fortnite Reload, Rocket League, and Counter-Strike 2 (CS2). The total EWC prize pool in 2026 exceeds $75 million USD, while the Club Partner Program covers 40 organizations with $20M in funding.
One unresolved issue involves CS2 in EWC 2026, scheduled for August 12-23 with 32 teams and a $2M prize pool. Valve rules require approval for…