by The 2026 Global Esports World Finals Games will take place in Los Angeles and El Segundo, with the Los Angeles Times Media Group acting as a host partner, the announcement was made on Tuesday.
The two cities were selected above eight other foreign destinations, according to Global Esports Federation spokespeople at a news conference held at the Los Angeles Times. It is anticipated that the media organization will renovate a warehouse next to the Times building, which will act as an arena for all of the events.
The first time the games will be held in the United States, the opening ceremony is set for December 4, 2026. In the past, Singapore, Istanbul, Riyadh, Birmingham, and Lima have hosted championships.
With fewer than three years until the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the city is buzzing with excitement, according to Patrick Soon-Shiong, executive chairman and CEO of the L.A. Times Media Group.
This impetus is increased by esports, which unites gaming, sports, and a new genre of entertainment with its worldwide vitality. The Los Angeles Times Media Group is honored to serve as an anchor for this historic occasion for both our city and the whole world.
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With its flagship event that features multi-title competitions with thousands of contestants, GEF, a non-governmental organization, brings together the global esports community.
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated, “We are adding yet another major international event to the lineup, demonstrating that Los Angeles is where the world comes to compete in every form, from the field to the arena to the digital stage.”
The L.A. area is anticipated to host eight World Cup matches in 2026, the 2027 Super Bowl, and the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
This article was provided to by City News Service.
