Aug 12 - Aug 16, 2026

Rocket League at EWC 26 brings together the world’s top teams for high‑speed, acrobatic car soccer competition where teamwork and timing decide every match. Team BDS won the championship in 2024, and Karmine Corp claimed the title in 2025 with a dominant run through the grand final.

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About

Rocket League is a high-octane sports game where players control rocket-powered cars to score goals on a soccer field. Cars can flip, slide, and fly, with aerial hits and precise ball control playing a crucial role, and players must balance offense and defense in fast-paced, skill-driven matches. The esports community around Rocket League has grown into a global


competitive scene, with top teams from all over the world battling for dominance. At EWC, professional squads showcase precise aerials, coordinated passing plays, and clutch last-second goals, while fans cheer every spectacular save and game-winning shot in one of the most high-energy grand finals of the year.


News

2026

New Rostermania Show Set to Premiere 30th Apr

RosterMania is a live broadcast brought to you by the Esports World Cup. 30th April marks the deadline where clubs have to lock in their rosters before EWC.

2026

Road to EWC Qualifiers at DreamHack Atlanta

May 15–17 marks the next chapter in the Road to EWC, as the global journey arrives in Atlanta, welcoming a new wave of contenders ready to make their mark.

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.