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2026
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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Competing Teams
$1,000,000
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Road to EWC 2026 - Qualifiers
6%
1/16 Slots Claimed
Nov 14th - May 24th
North America
3 Clubs Qualify
RLCS NA Ranking
ongoing
Nov 14th - May 24th
Europe
3 Clubs Qualify
RLCS Europe Ranking
ongoing
Nov 14th - May 24th
Oceania
1 Club Qualifies
RLCS OCE Ranking
ongoing
Nov 14th - May 24th
Sub-Saharan Africa
1 Club Qualifies
RLCS SSA Ranking
ongoing
Nov 14th - May 24th
Middle East, North Africa
3 Clubs Qualify
RLCS MENA Ranking
ongoing
Nov 14th - May 24th
Asia Pacific
1 Club Qualifies
RLCS APAC Ranking
ongoing
Nov 14th - May 24th
North America
3 Clubs Qualify
RLCS NA Ranking
ongoing
Nov 14th - May 24th
Europe
3 Clubs Qualify
RLCS Europe Ranking
ongoing
Nov 14th - May 24th
Oceania
1 Club Qualifies
RLCS OCE Ranking
ongoing
Nov 14th - May 24th
Sub-Saharan Africa
1 Club Qualifies
RLCS SSA Ranking
ongoing
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.
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.
