The Esports World Cup (EWC) is a premier annual sporting event and global celebration of competitive excellence and esports fandom. At the heart of the competition is the EWC Club Championship, featuring a unique cross-game format that pits the world’s top esports Clubs against one another for the largest prize pool in esports history.
Clubs earn points based on their success in each game, with the top-ranked Club at the end of the tournament crowned the Esports World Cup Club Champion. All participants must earn their way to the EWC through each game’s qualification process. The EWC’s format creates opportunities for players – from grassroots to pros – to compete on the world’s biggest esports stage, connecting fans to their favorite games and driving sustainable growth across the global esports ecosystem.
The EWC 2026 competition unite the world’s best games, players, and Clubs under one banner in the largest-ever celebration of esports and gaming culture.
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) is a non-profit organization committed to growing esports sustainably on a global scale. Its mission is to elevate the sport, empower players, and help shape a future where esports stands proudly among the world’s most celebrated sports.
The Foundation’s flagship event, the Esports World Cup (EWC), is the largest international celebration of competitive gaming. Built around the best games, best players, best clubs and life-changing prize money, the EWC introduces an innovative cross-title format. For the first time, the world's top esports organizations compete across multiple games for the ultimate honor, the EWC Club Championship, and a permanent place in esports history.
