Cygames Appointed as Main Sponsor of French G1 Grand Prix de Paris for Second Year in a Row, to be Held as the Cygames Grand Prix de Paris
Video game publisher and developer Cygames, Inc. (HQ: Shibuya, Tokyo; President: Koichi Watanabe, hereinafter referred to as "Cygames") has formed a partnership with the French horse racing organization France Galop for the second year in a row, becoming the main sponsor of the annual Grand Prix de Paris, to be held this year on Tuesday, July 14, in Paris, France. As part of the sponsorship agreement, the race will again be dubbed the Cygames Grand Prix de Paris.
The Grand Prix de Paris: a G1 Race with over 150 Years of History
The Grand Prix de Paris is an international race held in France since 1863. Each year, Europe's top three-year-old colts and fillies compete for G1 glory on ParisLongchamp Racecourse's 2,400-meter (12-furlong) turf track. The race is also known for its post-race music and entertainment—an event called La Garden Party.
The Cygames Grand Prix de Paris
The Grand Prix de Paris will carry the Cygames name in conjunction with the partnership, along with two additional races on the same day: Handicap de la Fête Nationale and Prix de Malleret. The Cygames logo will be featured on the race program, signage, saddle cloths, tote board, and starting gate of these races.
Cygames Grand Prix de Paris Details
| Race Name | Cygames Grand Prix de Paris |
|---|---|
| Date | 4th race on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (CEST) |
| Venue | ParisLongchamp Racecourse (Paris, France) |
| Total Prize Value | €600,000 |
| Distance & Qualifications | 2,400m turf, 3-year-old colts and fillies |
| Official Website | https://www.francegalop-live.com/en/event/la-garden-party/ |
| Official Social Media Accounts | X：https://x.com/francegalop Facebook： https://www.facebook.com/francegalop/ Instagram： https://www.instagram.com/francegalop/ YouTube： https://www.youtube.com/user/FranceGalopTV TikTok： https://www.tiktok.com/@francegalop |
Cygames Handicap de la Fête Nationale Details
| Race Name | Cygames Handicap de la Fête Nationale |
|---|---|
| Date | 1st race on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (CEST) |
| Total Prize Value | €50,900 |
| Distance & Qualifications | 2,000m turf; stallions, geldings, and mares aged 4 and over |
Cygames Prix de Malleret Details
| Race Name | Cygames Prix de Malleret |
|---|---|
| Date | 3rd race on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (CEST) |
| Total Prize Value | €119,000 |
| Distance & Qualifications | 2,400m turf, 3-year-old fillies |
* Race order and time are subject to change. Please refer to the Grand Prix de Paris page on the France Galop official website for details.