This Wednesday marked a major step in the structuring of French esports with the official creation of the Union Française des Clubs d'Esport Professionnels (UFCEP). This initiative brings together leading teams such as Karmine Corp, Team Vitality, Gentle Mates, and Solary, aiming to defend the collective interests of professional esports clubs in France. This initiative is not the first of its kind, as France Esports also exists to promote the development of Esports in the country.

The organization will serve as the primary point of contact for discussions with government officials, economic leaders, and institutional decision-makers. This unified approach aims to protect clubs, their players, and their brands while fostering the continued professionalization of esports in France.

A bright future for French Esports

The twelve founding clubs of the UFCEP represent France across multiple major esports titles, including League of Legends, Rocket League, VALORANT, and Counter-Strike. The country is home to some of the most talented players in the world, including Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut, Caliste “Caliste” Henry-Hennebert, Jérémy “Eika” Valdenaire, and Luna “Lilith” Benzerara-Arnoux.

The launch of the UFCEP aligns with an exciting year for French esports, with them hosting some of the biggest international competitions in 2025, including:

With such prestigious events on the horizon, the UFCEP aims to work closely with the government and key stakeholders to ensure that France continues to solidify its position as a global esports powerhouse.

The UFCEP’s leadership includes representatives from several top French clubs:

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