The competitive gaming ecosystem is buzzing right now. Securing a spot in the Esports World Cup (EWC) Club Support Program is highly coveted by organizations. Well, the suspense surrounding what organizations will be part of the 2026 EWC Club Partners line-up may have just been eliminated. This follows a leak, which was originally revealed by Sheep Esports.
Esports World Cup 2026 Leaked Club Partners: New Arrivals and Expansions
With old teams rotating out, the leak highlights several exciting new additions for 2026. Looking closely at the global and Indian mobile esports scene, it is exciting to see major movement within the partner list. The “New to 2026” partners are:
- GodLike
- NRG Esports
- FUT Esports
- 9z Team
- Team Heretics
- Alpha7 Esports
- Fluxo W7M
- GAM Esports
- Titan Esports Club
The Top 8 from 2025
The core of the partnership program remains anchored by the most successful organizations from the previous year. The “Top 8 2025 Club Championship” list includes teams that have automatically retained their positions:
- Team Falcons
- Team Liquid
- Team Vitality
- Twisted Minds
- Virtus.pro
- AG.AL International
- Gen.G Esports
- Weibo Gaming
Open Signups Team
Finally, the graphic lists numerous prominent teams under the “Open Signups” category. This section features a wide mix of global powerhouses and regional favorites, including:
- S8UL Esports
- 100 Thieves
- Cloud9
- Fnatic
- G2 Esports
- Natus Vincere
- Sentinels
- T1
ALSO READ
- PUBG Blindspot Shuts Down: Why the Tactical Shooter Failed in 54 Days
- The Esports Nations Cup 2026 appoints NODWIN Gaming as National Team Partner for India
- Epic Games Announces 1,000 Layoffs Citing Declining Fortnite Engagement
- Arena Breakout Closed BETA Test Is Now Live For Indian Players
- Honor of Kings Announces Two Slots for India at KWC 2026
These Former Partner Teams Exited the Esports World Cup 2026
Several massive, globally recognized organizations are reportedly out for the 2026 season. The organizations leaving the program include:
- FaZe Clan
- LOUD
- Karmine Corp
- KOI
- Shifters
- POWR
- EVOS Esports
- Bilibili Gaming
This leak reveals that there is going to be a huge change in the upcoming EWC. We still have to wait on the official announcement regarding all of these changes, but it is clear that the competition for the lucrative partnership spots is fiercer than ever.
Cricket
Vaibhav Suryavanshi scores 2nd fastest IPL fifty for RR, takes 15 balls to decimate CSK bowlers
