Behind the Esports World Cup's Four-Week Move to Paris

Four weeks. That's how long the Esports Foundation had to move the Esports World Cup from Riyadh to Paris – design a new venue from scratch, secure government support, and still deliver an event fans could show up to in person. Deputy CEO and COO Mike McCabe walked The Load-In through the decision that almost didn't get made in time, and why what he felt at the opening ceremony wasn't relief. It was pride. 0:00 - Reuniting in Paris – from MSI to EWC 0:45 - Why EWC split Mobile Legends into men's and women's brackets 3:14 - Mobile gaming's growing role in accessibility and spectating 4:11 - Addressing the PIF and Saudi Arabia perception question 6:22 - Building the ecosystem beyond EWC – Game Changers and the publishers 7:18 - The four-week sprint to move EWC to Paris 9:27 - Why waiting to decide almost cost the event entirely 10:51 - Pride, not relief – the opening ceremony 12:28 - Already pivoting to plan the Esports Nations Cup 12:55 - Jersey talk and what's next #esportsworldcup #esports #lcs