Paris Goes Gaming Wild: Esports World Cup 2026 Lights Up the Summer!

The City of Lights Becomes the Ultimate Arena

Get ready, gamers! The Esports Foundation (EF) just confirmed Paris Expo Porte de Versailles as the official venue for the world's largest esports event. Transitioning from RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, this massive showdown hits PARIS, France, from July 06 through August 23. You can already snag tickets at esportsworldcup.com/tickets.  

Moreover, this iconic spot, which hosted Paris Games Week and the 2024 Olympics, now delivers thrilling competition arenas and epic fan festivals right in the heart of the city.  

Epic Battles and Massive Prizes Await

Over 2,000 players from more than 200 clubs and 100 countries will compete fiercely for a record-breaking $75 million prize pool. They battle across seven weeks in every major genre, from MOBAs to battle royales.  

Additionally, fans score amazing passes like the Premium Tournament Pass with fast-track entry and cool goodie bags. Don't miss this summer showdown! 

The Esports World Cup 2026 full schedule includes:

Week 1

VALORANT at EWC 2026, July 9 - 12

ALGS Year 6 Split 1 Playoffs (Apex Legends) at EWC 2026, July 7 - 11

Dota 2 at EWC 2026, July 7 - 12

FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves at EWC 2026, July 8 - 11

Week 2

League of Legends at EWC 2026, July 15 - 19

Free Fire at EWC 2026, July 15 -18

Dota 2 at EWC 2026, July 14 - 19

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women's Invitational (MWI) at EWC 2026, July 14 - 18

Week 3

FC Pro World Championship at EWC 2026, July 22 - 26

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS at EWC 2026, July 21 - 26

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup at EWC 2026, July 22 - 26

Teamfight Tactics at EWC 2026, July 21 - 25

Week 4

OWCS Midseason Championship (Overwatch 2) at EWC 2026, July 29 - August 2

Call of Duty: Warzone Resurgence Series Championship at EWC 2026, July 30 - August 2

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup at EWC 2026, July 29 - August 1

Street Fighter 6 at EWC 2026, July 29 - August 1

Week 5

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 at EWC 2026, August 5 - 9

PUBG Mobile World Cup at EWC 2026 (Week 1), August 6 - 9

Honor of Kings World Cup at EWC 2026, August 4 - 8

TEKKEN 8 at EWC 2026, August 5 - 8

Week 6

Rocket League at EWC 2026, August 12 - 16

PUBG Mobile World Cup at EWC 2026 (Week 2), August 11 - 16

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at EWC 2026, August 12 - 15

Chess at EWC 2026, August 11 - 15

Week 7

Counter-Strike 2 at EWC 2026, August 19 - 23

Fortnite Reload Elite Series Championship at EWC 2026, August 19 - 22

Trackmania at EWC 2026, August 19 - 22

CROSSFIRE at EWC 2026, August 18 - 22

To learn more about EWC, visit esportsworldcup.com and follow Esports Foundation on LinkedIn.

Cyber Guardians Unite: Dubai's Bold SOC Revolution!

Crowe UAE shakes things up in the cybersecurity game today. The leading Crowe Global member firm just announced a strategic partnership with Cylerian, a pioneer in unifying security and observability. Together, they launch a state-of-the-art Security Operations Center (SOC) in **DUBAI, UAE**. 

This dynamic collaboration equips mid-market and enterprise clients with top-tier threat detection and rapid incident response. 

Why This Changes Everything

As cyber threats surge across the Middle East, businesses now gain real-time power. Crowe UAE's SOC team actively ingests and analyzes endpoint, network, cloud, and identity data. They slash MTTD and MTTR dramatically while delivering proactive defense. 

Clients transition smoothly from static compliance to active resilience thanks to Cylerian's AI-native tech and Crowe’s expert touch. 

The service rolls out immediately, offering deep visibility, accelerated response, regional compliance, and scalable protection without the hefty in-house costs. 

Rust Busters Unite: Emerson & Aramco's Epic Corrosion Showdown!

Hey folks, corrosion has been sneaking around industrial pipes for way too long. Now, things are changing fast. 

Why This Matters Big Time

Global automation leader Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today announced it will co-develop next-generation corrosion management solutions for the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco). Engineers actively tackle this hidden enemy that threatens operations daily.  

Moreover, continuous monitoring eliminates tough manual checks. Teams gain reliable digital data for smarter decisions right away.  

Power Partnership in Action

Aramco combines its deep expertise with Emerson’s ultrasonic online corrosion monitoring technology, seamless wireless connectivity, and real-time data collection. Ram Krishnan, Emerson’s chief operating officer, nailed it: the complete technology stack lets them co-innovate cost-effective, scalable solutions perfect for Aramco and beyond.  

This collaboration transforms safety and efficiency across industries. Exciting times ahead!