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The Esports Foundation (EF) and Lenovo have announced an expansion of their partnership. As part of this partnership, Lenovo has been named a global founding partner of the Esports World Cup 2026 and will provide the world’s largest esports tournament with top-of-the-line Legion gaming devices. Throughout the seven weeks of competition, fans will have the opportunity to experience the company’s innovations, including the Legion Pro Rollable concept.
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This year, the Esports World Cup 2026 is being held in Paris for the first time. The tournament will run through August 23 and bring together over 2,000 players, 200 esports teams, and fans from more than 100 countries. They will compete in 24 game disciplines and 25 tournaments for a share of a record prize pool exceeding $75 million. Lenovo is joining the event’s founding partners – the company will provide the latest Legion desktop PCs and monitors for use in competitions, training areas, broadcast studios, and festival zones throughout the tournament.
“We are delighted to welcome Lenovo as a global founding partner of the Esports World Cup 2026, as this summer we are preparing to welcome thousands of players and millions of fans to Paris,” said Mohammed Al Nimer, Chief Commercial Officer of the Esports Foundation. “Over the course of seven weeks, with thousands of matches, hours of broadcasts, and player equipment setups, the technology powering the tournaments is just as important as what’s happening on stage, and we are grateful to Lenovo for providing its cutting-edge systems, which will make our event possible.”
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“As one of the world’s largest gaming brands, we are extremely proud that Lenovo Legion devices will power the world’s largest esports tournament, said Volker Düring, Vice President and General Manager of the Gaming Business Unit at Lenovo’s Smart Devices Group (IDG). “Lenovo’s partnership with EWC reflects our shared commitment to providing top esports athletes with the opportunity to use the best Legion gaming devices to compete at the highest level in the world’s largest esports arena.”
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Legion equipment will power key areas of the 2026 Esports World Cup. EWC 2026 participants will be provided with Legion Tower 7i and Tower 5i desktop computers, as well as Legion monitors, as they compete for the top spots on the podium.
The partnership has already spurred the development of new Lenovo hardware, including the Legion Pro Rollable concept featuring a 16-inch rollable Lenovo PureSight OLED display. It was unveiled at CES 2026. This concept gaming laptop is designed for esports athletes who need a single portable device to prepare for competitions. Its display can expand from 16″ to 21.5″ or 24″. Visitors to the Esports World Cup will have the opportunity to test this device.
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The Legion brand will be featured in Esports World Cup 2026 broadcasts, as well as at all key tournament locations, including festival zones, where Legion laptops, tablets, and peripherals will be available for visitors to try out. Fans will have the chance to win Legion gear by participating in contests during the event.
Last year, Lenovo became a founding partner of the Esports World Cup 2025 for the first time, and at that time, more than 2,000 Legion devices were used throughout the tournament, in broadcast studios, content creator zones, and festival events. The brand was represented in all 24 gaming disciplines. Details can be found on the official Esports World Cup website, and you can explore the full Lenovo Legion lineup on the official Lenovo website.
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