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2026
Aug 05 - Aug 09, 2026
Call of Duty, one of the most popular shooters in the world, returns for its third year at the Esports World Cup with COD BO7 at EWC 26. Atlanta FaZe won the Call of Duty event at EWC 2024, and OpTic Gaming claimed the 2025 title after a historic comeback, setting the stage for another fierce championship run in 2026.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is a fast-paced, tactical shooter where players choose from a cast of veteran characters, each with unique Perks that give an edge in combat. Competitive play centers on three modes: Search and Destroy, where one team defends bomb sites while the other attempts to plant them; Overload; where teams bring the Overload Device to two zones on the map; and Hardpoint, featuring rotating points that teams must hold to earn points.
Call of Duty has remained one of the most iconic shooters in video game history. Its best professional players will compete for a $1.8 million prize pool, demonstrating skill, teamwork, and strategy at the highest level.
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2026
Inoxtag vs Squeezie Showmatch
Get ready for one of the biggest creator events of the Esports World Cup! Two of France's most influential creators: Inoxtag and Squeezie will go head-to-head in an exclusive VALORANT Showmatch, bringing together gaming, entertainment, and an electric live audience for an unforgettable evening.
2026
All You Need to Know about EWC26 PARIS
The Esports World Cup 2026 kicks off in Paris in less than two weeks, featuring a massive $75 million prize pool and talent from around the globe, it’s a must-watch event for esports fans everywhere, whether they’re attending in person or tuning in from home.
2026
EWC26 Opening Ceremony ft. DJ Snake, Aya Nakamura & Theodora
The Esports World Cup 2026 officially begins with a live Opening Ceremony at La Seine Musicale in Paris on 8 July 2026.
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Esports Foundation Doubles Down on Co-Streaming and launches the largest Esports Creator Program for EWC 2026 and ENC 2026
A direct investment in co-streamers' growth, the Esports Foundation is helping creators reach new audiences and earn rewards as they bring the world's biggest esports events to their communities.
