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2026
Jul 02 - Jul 12, 2026
VALORANT returns to the Esports World Cup with VALORANT at EWC 26, bringing together elite teams from around the globe in a high-stakes international showdown. Confirmed as an EWC title through 2027, who will join the ranks of winners after Team Heretics’ stunning reverse sweep at EWC 25?
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Road to EWC 2026 - Qualifiers
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Mar 31st - May 17th
China
1 Club Qualifies
VCT China: Stage 1
ongoing
Apr 3rd - May 17th
Asia-Pacific
1 Club Qualifies
VCT Pacific: Stage 1
ongoing
Apr 1st - May 17th
Europe, Middle East, Africa
1 Club Qualifies
VCT EMEA: Stage 1
ongoing
Apr 10th - May 24th
Americas
1 Club Qualifies
VCT Americas: Stage 1
upcoming
Europe, Middle East, Africa
3 Clubs Qualify
VALORANT at ROAD TO EWC 26: Online Qualifier
Americas
3 Clubs Qualify
VALORANT at ROAD TO EWC 26: Online Qualifier
Mar 31st - May 17th
China
1 Club Qualifies
VCT China: Stage 1
ongoing
Apr 3rd - May 17th
Asia-Pacific
1 Club Qualifies
VCT Pacific: Stage 1
ongoing
Apr 1st - May 17th
Europe, Middle East, Africa
1 Club Qualifies
VCT EMEA: Stage 1
ongoing
Apr 10th - May 24th
Americas
1 Club Qualifies
VCT Americas: Stage 1
upcoming
About
VALORANT features a roster of iconic agents across four roles: Duelist, Initiator, Sentinel, and Controller. Duelists excel at site entry with abilities designed to create openings, Initiators gather intel and disrupt enemy defenses, Sentinels lock down areas with defensive tools, and Controllers reshape the battlefield with smokes and walls. Matches are 5v5 and round-based, with teams switching between attacking and defending sites at halftime. Attackers aim to plant and detonate the spike, while defenders work to prevent its activation. Every decision, from ability usage to positioning, is amplified by a dynamic in-game economy that rewards careful planning and precise execution.
Since its launch, VALORANT has become one of the most popular esports titles in the world. High-level competition showcases elite individual skill, strategic depth, and intense team coordination, while rivalries and storylines keep fans invested across every tournament. Managing credits for weapons, armor, and abilities adds a layer of tactical strategy, making each round a high stakes test of preparation and teamwork. Built around classic plant-or-defuse gameplay, VALORANT has quickly risen to contend for the top spot in the competitive esports scene since its debut in 2020, cementing Riot Games’ approach as a defining entry in the genre.
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.
