Lyon, France, will be the epicenter of the global esports scene from September 6th to 14th, 2025, as it hosts the Rocket League and Fortnite World Championships, organized by Epic Games. This major event will propel France onto the international stage for these two gaming giants.
The LDLC Arena, with a capacity of 12,000 to 16,000 spectators, will be the venue for these exceptional competitions. After a long wait and several French successes on the international scene, France, and more specifically Lyon, has finally been chosen to host these prestigious events.
Rocket League is particularly popular in France, where the enthusiasm for this version of football revisited with cars is unparalleled. Recent World Championship editions have been dominated by French or French-speaking teams. In 2023, Team Vitality won the world title, and BDS also triumphed in 2022 and 2024. At the 2023 Düsseldorf World Championships, over half of the 10,000 spectators were fans from France, demonstrating the immense popularity of this electronic sport in the country.
While the Fortnite competition is more open, France is also among the strong nations, with players and teams regularly present in the final stages of major international tournaments.
France, already recognized for its dynamism in esports, continues to assert itself as a leading destination for major events in the sector. Emmanuel Macron highlighted this evolution when announcing the Evolution Championship Series (EVO) in Nice, scheduled for October 10-12, 2025.
The holding of the Rocket League and Fortnite World Championships in Lyon perfectly aligns with this dynamic of support for esports. These competitions are expected to attract a large audience, with thousands of spectators, including a significant number of French fans.