The Esports World Cup Will Reportedly Move To Paris From Riyadh

GamesBeat reports the Esports World Cup may move from Riyadh to Paris this year.

Organizers are said to be privately briefing stakeholders, but the relocation is not publicly confirmed.

The cited reason is the war in the Middle East, which could disrupt a major global esports event.

A venue change would have major effects on teams, fans, sponsors, and scrutiny of Saudi-backed sports investments.