Team Vitality says Paris V.Hive was looted amid unrest

Team Vitality said its V.Hive premises in Paris were looted on October 17 during unrest, with trophies and computer equipment stolen. The esports organisation reported that the venue’s display windows were destroyed and said no staff members or fans were injured. V.Hive will remain closed while the damage is assessed, Team Vitality said. The organisation confirmed the thefts in a statement issued the following day. It did not provide a complete inventory of missing property or say when the venue would reopen. Team Vitality said it would share more information after assessing the damage. Social-media footage described in reports showed people entering and leaving the premises, damage to windows and gaming chairs being carried outside. One video showed a person holding what appeared to be Team Vitality’s StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026 trophy. The organisation confirmed that multiple trophies were stolen but has not identified them all. Reports also described computer equipment being taken or dismantled, though the full extent of the losses has not been established. V.Hive serves as Team Vitality’s headquarters and a community venue, with gaming facilities and a café. The space...