'I'd love players to be mobbed like IPL cricketers': Esports eyes mainstream appeal

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1. Fri, 14 August 2026

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   • Times of India00:57first to report
     'I'd love players to be mobbed like IPL cricketers': Esports eyes mainstream appeal

     At the Esports World Cup in Paris, chess has emerged as an unlikely test of how far esports can stretch. Mike McCabe explains why the game's centuries-old appeal fits alongside digital titles, what Paris has proved about the EWC's ability to travel, and why its future may depend on creating players with the recognition of IPL stars. His vision points to a broader shift in how esports defines games, audiences and sporting fame.

2. Sun, 16 August 2026

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   • Times of India01:11
     Giant screens, fans, Carlsen: Chess at EWC gets louder on the esports stage

     In Paris, chess found a louder stage at the Esports World Cup, where giant screens, live crowds, music and esports-style production surrounded the world’s best players. Magnus Carlsen defended his title, while India’s Arjun Erigaisi and Nihal Sarin reached the top eight. Through players, fans and organisers, this reported feature examines how chess is adapting to esports without changing the game itself - and what that could mean for its future.

3. Sun, 23 August 2026

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   • France Info (France)07:31
     "C'est la même ambiance qu'un match de foot" : les finales de la Coupe du monde d'esports pour la première fois à Paris

     Après presque deux mois de tournoi porte de Versailles, la Coupe du monde d'esports organise ses grandes finales dimanche à l'Accor Arena de Paris-Bercy.