stc Group Marks Global Presence at Esports World Cup in Paris as Founding Strategic Partner
PARIS — stc Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital solutions provider, marked its international presence at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 during the premier tournament's first global stop, hosted at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
Marking its third consecutive year as a founding and leading strategic partner of the tournament, stc Group continues to expand its technological and brand leadership across the global gaming and esports ecosystem, reinforcing the Kingdom's digital influence on international stages.
As part of the multi-year partnership, stc Group is engaging millions of gaming fans and competitive viewers worldwide through exclusive naming rights and competitive zones:
stc Arena & stc Players Lounge: Serving as primary competition arenas and dedicated facilities for global top-tier professional athletes.
stc Contenders Platform: Hosting the pivotal Last Chance Qualifiers and the Warriors Cup tournament within the 2026 FIFA Esports World Cup, actively supporting grassroots and amateur talent transitions to elite, main-stage competitive tiers.
"This multi-year partnership solidifies the group's global footprint in esports, extending our strategic involvement from Riyadh to major international stages," Bader Al Mobty, General Manager of Relations and Partnerships at stc Group, said in a statement. He emphasized that stc is committed to expanding its reach to millions of viewers worldwide while empowering the next generation of esports athletes through cutting-edge digital infrastructure and competitive platforms.
The international activation aligns with Saudi Arabia’s National Gaming and Esports Strategy under Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to position the Kingdom as a premier global hub for the gaming industry, fostering digital innovation, high-speed connectivity, and creative talent development.
