The biggest Esports event of the year, Esports World Cup returns with 2026 edition hosted by the Esports Foundation. This year, the tournament moves to a new stage in Paris, France, taking place at the historic Paris Expo Porte de Versailles venue. EWC26 offer a massive Prizepool of $75,000,000 approximately ₹628 to ₹686 crore (INR), taking place from 6 July to 23 August 2026. The event features a total of 25 esports titles where teams from all over the world are battling for this massive prize pool.
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Esports World Cup 2026: Games
The 2026 lineup is incredibly diverse, covering 24 of the most popular gaming titles. Players will compete in iconic games like Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, VALORANT, and League of Legends. New to this year’s roster is Trackmania, which makes its EWC debut. Check out the full list below.
| Apex Legends | DOTA 2 | Honor Of Kings | League of Legends |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 | FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves | PUBG: Battlegrounds | Mobile Legends: Bang Bang |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | EA SPORTS FC 26 | Rainbow Six: Siege | OVERWATCH |
| Chess | FORTNITE (Reload) | Rocket League | Tekken8 |
| Counter-Strike2 | Free Fire | Street Fighter 6 | Trackmania |
| CROSSFIRE | PUBG Mobile | TeamFight Tactics | VALORANT |
Esports Foundation Club Partner Program
Similar to last year, The Esports Foundation has brought back the Club Partner Program for EWC2026. A total of 40 Esports organization has been selected as Club Partners. By joining the Club Partner Program, selected Esports organization becomes eligible for $1,000,000 prize pool of the Club Championship.
Organizations can earn championship points based on the overall standings of each esports title out of 25 titles. Check out the all EWC 2026 Club Partner Teams below.
| S8UL | MOUZ | NAVI | Team RRQ |
| GODLIKE Esports | Leviatan | NIP.eStar | Team Secret |
| 100 Thieves | JD Gaming | NRG | Team Spirit |
| 9Z Globant | HEROIC | ONIC | Team Vitality |
| All Gamers | GENTLE MATES | REJECT | Titan Esports Club |
| Alpha7 Esports | GEN.G | Sentinels | Twisted Minds |
| Cloud9 | GAM Esports | T1 | Virtus.Pro |
| Edward Gaming | G2 Esports | Team Falcons | Weibo Gaming |
| Fluxo W7M | FUT Esports | Team Herectics | Wolves Esports |
| Fnatic | Furia | Team Liquid | ZETA DIVISION |
EWC 2026: Weekly Schedule
The tournament spans seven intense weeks of action. The schedule is structured to maximise viewership across all game titles. Each week hosts specific tournaments for different groups of games.
- Week 1: VALORANT, Dota 2, Fatal Fury, and APEX LEGENDS.
- Week 2: League of Legends, Free Fire, DOTA 2, and Mobile Legends.
- Week 3: FC Pro, PUBG, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Teamfight Tactics.
- Week 4: Overwatch, Warzone, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and Street Fighter 6.
- Week 5: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, PUBG Mobile, Tekken8 and Honor of Kings.
- Week 6: Rocket League, PUBG Mobile, Chess and Rainbow Six Siege.
- Week 7: Counter-Strike 2, Fortnite, CROSSFIRE, and Trackmania.
Esports World Cup 2026 Paris: Tickets
Attending the EWC 2026 in Paris is a unique experience for global fans. Tickets are currently available via the official Esports World Cup website. Attendees can choose between a “Regular Tournament Pass” or a “Premium Tournament Pass.”
- Regular Passes: Provide access to all days for one specific game tournament.
- Premium Passes: Include exclusive perks like pre-check-in to avoid long queues.
- Goodie Bags: Premium holders receive a collector coin, a branded tote, and an EWC t-shirt. Organisers advise fans to secure their passes early due to high expected demand.
Esports World Cup 2026 Live Stream
For fans unable to travel to Paris, the event offers extensive digital coverage. Global broadcasts ensure that viewers can watch all the action in real-time. Matches are streamed across multiple major digital platforms to reach every region.
Live Broadcasts will be available on YouTube, Kick, and Other Streaming Platforms. The combination of in-person attendance and digital streaming makes the 2026 Esports World Cup truly accessible.
