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2026
Aug 20 - Aug 23, 2026
CS2 at EWC 26 marks the third year of Counter-Strike competition at the Esports World Cup. Following title wins by Natus Vincere in the first year and The MongolZ in the second, the world’s top teams return to compete for the championship in a tournament that highlights Counter-Strike’s highest level of play.
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Competing Teams
$2,000,000
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Participating Clubs
Road to EWC 2026 - Qualifiers
May 11th - May 17th
Asia
1 Club Qualifies
Asian Champions League
upcoming
Global
21 Clubs Qualify
VRS Global Ranking
Americas
2 Clubs Qualify
VRS NA Ranking
Americas
2 Clubs Qualify
VRS SA Ranking
Asia
2 Clubs Qualify
VRS Asia Ranking
Riyadh
4 Clubs Qualify
EWC Last Chance Qualifier
May 11th - May 17th
Asia
1 Club Qualifies
Asian Champions League
upcoming
Global
21 Clubs Qualify
VRS Global Ranking
Americas
2 Clubs Qualify
VRS NA Ranking
Americas
2 Clubs Qualify
VRS SA Ranking
About
Counter-Strike 2 is a competitive first person shooter defined by round based play and clearly defined roles. Teams split each match between the Terrorist and Counter-Terrorist sides, with objectives shifting accordingly. Terrorists aim to plant the bomb or eliminate the opposing team before time expires, while Counter-Terrorists work to prevent the plant, defuse the bomb, or secure eliminations. Success is built on precision gunplay, positioning, and disciplined teamwork across every round. At the highest level,
Counter-Strike 2 is shaped by its economy system and the strategic use of utility. Teams earn money through round performance and must carefully manage resources to maintain competitive firepower throughout a match. Smokes, flashbangs, incendiaries, and grenades are used to control space, deny information, and create openings. As one of esports most storied titles, Counter-Strike 2 continues to thrive through deep rivalries and an experienced global fan base, with its next chapter unfolding on the Esports World Cup stage.
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.
