What to do while waiting for the Fortnite and Rocket League championships ?

On two back-to-back weekends, thousands of e-sports fans from all over the globe will gather at LDLC Arena for the Fortnite Global Championship (6 and 7 September) and the Rocket League World Championship (12, 13 and 14 September 2025). These events are eagerly awaited by fans and it’s no surprise: they are based on two of the most popular online games around, with more than 500 million players subscribed to Fortnite and more than 94 million to Rocket League (a thrilling blend of racing and football that was voted ‘Sports Game of the Year’ in 2016). 

Calling all gamers: Lyon offers plenty of ways to make the most of your time around these international events! 

Find your gamer hangout

Are you itching to go out with your friends for a gaming session? Make your way to one of these dens of geekiness: Soif!, a wine bar with a whole floor dedicated to retro-gaming (4 Rue Terme, Lyon 1); Puzzle Inn, a games bar with old and new consoles that serves generous snack boards (278 Rue de Créqui, Lyon 7); Overcraft café, a friendly gaming bar where you can watch a match or challenge friends on Tekken or FIFA (4 Rue de la Baleine, Lyon 5); TechNoir, a bar dedicated to cinema, sport and pop culture with an arcade room in the basement (118 Mnt de la Grande-Côte, Lyon 1).

Dive into a virtual world

To mix things up a bit, slip on a VR headset and prepare for an adventure. Whether you want to travel back in time, explore faraway lands or just play, there are loads of virtual-reality experiences to be had in Lyon.

Take on a challenge with friends

Are you looking for a fun way to take a screen break? Play an escape game with friends to give your cortex a workout as you try to find your way out as quickly as you can!

Challenge your friends IRL

How about switching from virtual to real? From karting to laser games and physical challenges, take on your friends in the flesh and on a tangible playing field. Let the best player win! 

Visit Lyon through your screen

Did you know that you can see the sights of Lyon from the comfort of your couch through your console?! As reported by the local newspaper Le Progrès, some of Lyon’s most iconic landmarks appear in online games. For instance, you can stroll around Place des Terreaux in Fortnite, explore underground stations in Minecraft, and drive past the Musée des Confluences in Euro Truck Simulator.