Vitality V.Hive, the club’s gaming café and headquarters in Paris, was vandalized and looted on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The attack happened during nationwide protests across France. Videos on social media show masked people breaking windows and taking equipment. One clip shows a person holding what appears to be Vitality’s StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026 trophy.
Below, you will find what the videos show, what Vitality has said, and what the protests are about.
Vitality V.Hive Vandalized During Paris Protests
France saw a day of mass protests on Saturday. By early evening, national authorities had reported 110 demonstrations and 550,000 protesters. Clashes also broke out between demonstrators and police on the sidelines of the marches.
The V.Hive sits on Boulevard de Sébastopol in Paris. Videos on X show masked people hitting a front window with an unidentified object, kicking it and then striking it with a pole. A second pane of glass behind it had already been torn out.
In another video, a person leaves the building with what appears to be a monitor. Several people enter and exit the premises. A separate clip shows a Vitality chair thrown into a fire in the middle of the street.
Vitality won the StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026 trophy in Counter-Strike 2 in September. A video shows a demonstrator holding up what appears to be that trophy. It is unknown whether other trophies or keepsakes were stolen or destroyed.
What Was Taken or Damaged at V.Hive
Reports say training equipment was damaged and club merchandise was stolen. Footage also shows branded chairs carried out of the building, and some property was set on fire. Another posted that people were taking Vitality jerseys.
Some people also claim thieves took PCs apart for parts.
Vitality CEO Neo Responds
Neo reacted on X. He thanked people who stand up for their convictions. He also said looting and destruction “should never have a place in these struggles.”
His post came hours after Vitality’s VALORANT team qualified for the Champions final in Shanghai. He wrote that he was watching a part of himself “go up in smoke.” He added that he was deeply saddened.
Neo also explained why V.Hive exists. He said it came from the dream of a child who discovered esports in gaming cafés, when home internet cost too much. Gaming sessions have cost €3.50 an hour since it opened. He said the club wanted teenagers and people on lower incomes to be able to play and meet up.
V.Hive manager Aerzia confirmed that no one was injured. The venue was closed to both the public and staff at the time.
Why Protests Are Happening Across France
The protests followed a broad call to action. Young people, farmers and trade unions joined, citing purchasing power, rising prices and public service funding. There are also several reasons, such as fuel prices during the Iran War and student protests over school conditions.
Students have protested for weeks over staff shortages and run-down facilities in French lycées. Those are schools for 15 to 18-year-olds.
Other buildings were also hit on Saturday. The tourist office in Lyon and Limoges city hall were set on fire, and several businesses were vandalized. The French government has reported hundreds of injuries and thousands of arrests over the past 4 weeks.
Vitality has not yet confirmed the full extent of the damage at V.Hive. The club’s VALORANT team beat 100 Thieves 3-1 in the lower bracket final and will face LOUD in the Champions grand final.
