The stc Group concluded its participation in the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris, which saw tremendous success and exceptional audience turnout, with its finals held at the renowned "Accor Arena," one of France's premier event venues. This participation came as part of the largest edition in the tournament's history, which ran from July 6, 2026, through August 23, 2026, according to the event's official record, and was organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation.
The tournament featured fierce competition among more than 2,000 professional players and 200 clubs from over 100 countries, across 25 competitions spanning 24 esports titles, vying for total prize money exceeding USD 75 million. With this year's edition held in Paris, the tournament successfully cemented its status as a global event made in the Kingdom, with major world capitals competing to host it.
Since the tournament's inception, the stc Group has played a pivotal role in supporting its growth journey, which began in Riyadh and reached the global stage. The tournament featured three main zones bearing the Group's brand: "stc Arena," which hosted competitions for games such as "VALORANT," "League of Legends," "Counter-Strike 2," "Rocket League," "EA FC 26," "Overwatch 2," and "Call of Duty: Black Ops 7," alongside the "stc Players Lounge" and "stc Contenders" zones, strengthening the Group's presence at the heart of the competitions and the accompanying fan experiences.
Alongside the professional competitions, the stc Group organized the "Warriors Cup," which featured more than 200 tournaments spanning 16 esports titles, targeting participation from over 10,000 players over seven weeks. This provided fans and amateur players with a genuine competitive experience and the opportunity to compete on the main stage of the world's largest esports platform. This initiative reflects the Group's commitment to nurturing the next generation of promising talent, with thousands of young players taking part in the competitions.