Montpellier once again vibrated to the rhythm of ZEvent, the charity streaming marathon that continues to break its own records. In 2025, this major gathering raised more than €16 million for committed charities, highlighting the city as the new French streaming capital. Thanks to the involvement of more than 250 online streamers and around fifty present at the Corum in Montpellier, an impressive wave of generosity was unleashed to support the League Against Cancer and other charities. Montpellier: Epicenter of Generosity Host at the Corum in Montpellier, ZEvent catalyzed the energy and commitment of more than thirty thousand virtual viewers around the world. During more than 50 hours of live streaming, streamers offered challenges, activities, and moments of sharing, creating a unique atmosphere of solidarity and determination. A record broken for worthy causes ZEvent 2025 reached a new milestone by surpassing the €10 million already raised in 2024 for the fight against poverty. This year, the focus was on health, with theLeague Against Cancer
one of the main beneficiaries of this historic fundraising.
The impact of streamers on the community More than 250 streamers joined forces for this exceptional event. Some streamers, already well-known in the industry, brought in large numbers of viewers. Their commitment was essential in mobilizing a large online audience, aware of causes as important as public health.The charitable performance would not have reached such heights without the support of the digital community, which responded overwhelmingly to the call for donations launched during the marathon. This spirit of goodwill was perfectly aligned with the season of the Montpellier Opera Orchestra, which opened under the same auspices of talent and generosity.
The Future of Streaming in Montpellier
Montpellier is now establishing itself as a true center of attraction for streaming events on a national and even international scale. The success of ZEvent reflects the city’s efforts to position itself as a hub for digital creativity, a role reinforced by other innovative initiatives such as the socially engaged video game Caravan Sandwich. With the table tennis community of the Nîmes-Montpellier Alliance involved in these initiatives, the region demonstrates its ability to unite talent and goodwill for causes that extend far beyond the local context, reaching out to the world.