The Esports Foundation announced the extension of its partnership with Saudi Airlines to be the official air carrier for the 2026 Esports World Cup, which will be hosted by the French capital Paris in the first international edition of the tournament.

The partnership includes providing transport services for participants in the tournament, including players, clubs, staff, and media professionals, in addition to making tournament-related content available via in-flight entertainment systems, broadcasting selected events through Saudi Airlines lounges, as well as organizing a community tournament in one of the esports games that will give winners the chance to attend the Esports World Cup competitions in Paris.

The 2026 Esports World Cup will be held in Paris from July 6 to August 23, with the participation of more than 2,000 players representing 200 clubs from more than 100 countries, competing in 25 tournaments covering 24 esports games.