The Esports Festival by the Esports World Cup will bring together France’s biggest names from gaming, music, sport, and entertainment on the Champs-Élysées on Sunday, 2 August, transforming one of the world’s most iconic avenues into the country’s largest free public celebration of gaming and esports. Hosted by Doigby and Kayané, the free, open-air event will feature some of the most recognizable French faces across industries for an afternoon of live competition in EA SPORTS FC 26, Rocket League, and Trackmania.
Competing in mixed teams alongside professional esports players will be Bigflo & Oli, Amine, Billy, Samuel Étienne, Tatiana and Ana On Air, joined by French esports pioneers Neo, Kameto, and Brawks from Team Vitality, Karmine Corp, and Gentle Mates.
Co-created with the Comité Champs-Élysées, the festival forms part of the Esports World Cup’s summer-long program in Paris. While the world’s best players compete throughout the tournament at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, the Esports Festival brings the energy of the competition beyond the arena, celebrating a generation shaped by gaming, creators, music, streaming, and digital culture.
“As the Esports World Cup comes to Paris for the first time, we wanted to create an event that belongs to the city as much as the competition itself,” said Mike McCabe, Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer at the Esports Foundation. “The Esports Festival brings together the creators, musicians, players, and personalities who have helped shape gaming culture in France today, opening esports to new audiences while celebrating the communities that have driven its growth.”
A star-studded lineup: when pop culture meets esports:
Hosts
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Doigby – Key figure in French streaming and iconic host for major live events
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Kayané – TV host and pioneering professional esports player
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Brawks – Co-founder, Gentle Mates
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Kameto – President and co-owner, Karmine Corp
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Neo – Co-founder and CEO, Team Vitality
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Players including former professional player Itachi and current professional players Nass, representing Gentle Mates and Vatira from Karmine Corp
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YellowStar, Team France Manager
Creators, Music & Entertainment
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Bigflo & Oli – Award-winning music duo and lifelong gaming fans
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Amine – One of France’s most influential creators and streamers
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Billy – Creator and streamer
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Samuel Étienne – Journalist, television presenter, and Twitch personality
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Tatiana – Streamer and technology & lifestyle creator
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Ana On Air – Gaming and motorsport creator
Throughout the event, these personalities will compete in mixed teams alongside professional esports players in a series of live exhibition tournaments across EA SPORTS FC 26, Rocket League, and Trackmania, creating a unique celebration of gaming, creators and contemporary French culture in the heart of Paris.
The Esports World Cup 2026 is being held in Paris, France, from 6 July through 23 August, marking the first international edition of the competition. More than 2,000 players and 200 Clubs from over 100 countries are competing across 25 tournaments in 24 games for a record prize pool of more than $75 million.
To learn more about the Esports World Cup, visit esportsworldcup.com and follow the Esports Foundation on LinkedIn.
