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Pro esports team VARREL will compete in the main event of Esports World Cup 2026 in all four of its divisions: STREET FIGHTER 6, TEKKEN 8, Overwatch, and Rainbow Six Siege. The tournament runs July 6 to August 23 in Paris, with a prize pool over $75 million.
The Esports Foundation announced on June 22 that Aya Nakamura, DJ Snake, and Theodora will perform at the opening ceremony of the Esports World Cup 2026 on July 8 at La Seine Musicale in Paris. The event runs from July 6 to August 23 with over 2,000 players from more than 100 countries competing for a $75 million prize pool.