Esports World Cup claims 100,000 tickets sold in Paris debut, but questions remain
in newsletterDot Esports · 4 min read · culture
Esports World Cup organizers claim 100,000 tickets sold for the Paris debut, relocated from Saudi Arabia due to geopolitical concerns. The seven-week event spans 25 tournaments across 24 games with a record $75 million prize pool, broadcast free-to-view by DAZN.
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