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2026
Aug 17 - Aug 21, 2026
CROSSFIRE at EWC 26 brings top teams together for a tactical FPS tournament, with disciplined execution and clutch decision-making defining the path to the title. At EWC 25, AG.AL emerged as champions, defeating BaiSha Gaming to claim the CROSSFIRE crown.
16
Competing Teams
$2,000,000
Prize Pool
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Participating Clubs
Road to EWC 2026 - Qualifiers
6%
1/16 Slots Claimed
May 19th - Aug 8th
China
4 Clubs Qualify
CROSSFIRE Professional League
upcoming
Europe, Middle East, Africa
3 Clubs Qualify
CROSSFIRE Western League
Vietnam
3 Clubs Qualify
CROSSFIRE Vietnam League
Brazil
3 Clubs Qualify
CROSSFIRE Brazil League
Southeast Asia
2 Clubs Qualify
CROSSFIRE Stars SEA Masters 2026
May 19th - Aug 8th
China
4 Clubs Qualify
CROSSFIRE Professional League
upcoming
Europe, Middle East, Africa
3 Clubs Qualify
CROSSFIRE Western League
Vietnam
3 Clubs Qualify
CROSSFIRE Vietnam League
Brazil
3 Clubs Qualify
CROSSFIRE Brazil League
About
CROSSFIRE centers on bomb-based attack-and-defense gameplay, with one team working to plant and detonate the objective while the other does everything possible to stop it. Players purchase weapons and tactical grenades such as smokes and flashes each round, allowing teams to execute structured strategies and adapt on the fly. A fast time to kill puts constant pressure on positioning, map control, and split-second decision-making in every engagement.
At the highest level, CROSSFIRE’s esports scene showcases players who have mastered aim, movement, and coordination to gain mechanical advantages in decisive moments. Matches are defined by sharp executions, clutch plays, and coordinated team fights that can swing rounds instantly. As one of the world’s most popular FPS titles, CROSSFIRE’s competitive landscape is fiercely contested, with major prize pools and global audiences raising the stakes at every tournament.
News
2026
Road to EWC: March 2026
March pushed the Road to EWC forward, delivering decisive results across multiple esports titles and confirming key qualifiers for the season ahead. Nongshim RedForce dominated VCT Masters Santiago in VALORANT, T1’s Tseng “ZJZ” Chia-chen and Tsunehiro “Gachikun” Kanamori claimed top honors in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves and Street Fighter 6 at DreamHack Birmingham, and Trackmania and Call of Duty: Warzone qualifiers gave clubs and players a place to Riyadh.
2026
The Esports Foundation Club Partner Program 2026 is Here
40 of the world’s leading esports clubs are joining the program as partners for the 2026 season. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the esports landscape as clubs continue their qualification journey.
2026
ROAD to EWC: DreamHack Birmingham recap
T1's Tseng "ZJZ" Chia-chen conquered the FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves field and Tsunehiro "gachikun" Kanamori emerged victorious within the Street Fighter 6 competition at DreamHack Birmingham alongside intense Road to EWC qualifiers. Team Vitality's Thomas "Pac" Cole, along with eight other competitors, qualified for Trackmania at EWC 26 while Team Falcons and three other teams qualified for COD: Warzone at EWC 26.
2026
EWC 2026: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
The race for the ultimate crown in esports is heating up. As we look toward the summer of 2026, the Esports World Cup Club Championship is returning with even higher stakes, more refined rules, and a prize pool that redefines what it means to be the world’s best multi-title organization.
