• stc group successfully concluded its first international appearance alongside the Esports World Cup in France.
• stc group held the naming rights to three key venues: the stc Arena, stc Players’ Lounge, and stc Contenders.
• The stc Contenders stage hosted the "Warriors Cup," providing a competitive pathway for amateur players to reach the main stage. 

stc group, a leading digital enabler, concluded its global presence at the 2026 Esports World Cup following the tournament's first international stop at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France.

Bader Al Mobty, General Manager of Relations and Partnerships at stc group, said: "Serving as a Founding and Elite partner of the Esports World Cup since its inaugural edition is part of a multi-year commitment that cements our global position in gaming and esports. Our presence in Paris reflects an enduring partnership that has travelled with the tournament from Riyadh to the international stage, reinforcing our dedication to supporting the ecosystem both locally and globally."

As the partnership expanded internationally for the first time, the group connected with millions of fans and viewers worldwide through exclusive naming rights for the "stc Arena" and "stc Players Lounge," alongside select competitions. Furthermore, the group held the naming rights for the "stc Contenders" platform at the Paris venue, which hosted the "Last Chance Qualifiers" and the "Warriors Cup" within the 2026 Esports World Cup framework.  

The “stc Contenders” platform provided a dedicated pathway for promising gaming talent across all skill levels. By successfully nurturing competitors from the amateur ranks through to the critical qualifying matches for the tournament's main stage, the initiative underscored stc groups ongoing commitment to the international esports community.