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2026
Aug 18 - Aug 22, 2026
CROSSFIRE at EWC 26 brings top teams together for a tactical FPS tournament, with disciplined execution and clutch decision-making defining the path to the title. At EWC 25, AG.AL emerged as champions, defeating BaiSha Gaming to claim the CROSSFIRE crown.
16
Competing Teams
$2,000,000
Prize Pool
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Road to EWC 2026 - Qualifiers
100%
16/16 Slots Claimed
May 19th - Aug 8th
China
4 Clubs Qualify
CROSSFIRE Professional League
completed
Southeast Asia
2 Clubs Qualify
CROSSFIRE Stars SEA Masters 2026
Brazil
3 Clubs Qualify
CROSSFIRE Brazil League
Vietnam
3 Clubs Qualify
CROSSFIRE Vietnam League
Europe, Middle East, Africa
3 Clubs Qualify
CROSSFIRE Western League
May 19th - Aug 8th
China
4 Clubs Qualify
CROSSFIRE Professional League
completed
Southeast Asia
2 Clubs Qualify
CROSSFIRE Stars SEA Masters 2026
Brazil
3 Clubs Qualify
CROSSFIRE Brazil League
Vietnam
3 Clubs Qualify
CROSSFIRE Vietnam League
Rulebook
About
CROSSFIRE centers on bomb-based attack-and-defense gameplay, with one team working to plant and detonate the objective while the other does everything possible to stop it. Players purchase weapons and tactical grenades such as smokes and flashes each round, allowing teams to execute structured strategies and adapt on the fly. A fast time to kill puts constant pressure on positioning, map control, and split-second decision-making in every engagement.
At the highest level, CROSSFIRE’s esports scene showcases players who have mastered aim, movement, and coordination to gain mechanical advantages in decisive moments. Matches are defined by sharp executions, clutch plays, and coordinated team fights that can swing rounds instantly. As one of the world’s most popular FPS titles, CROSSFIRE’s competitive landscape is fiercely contested, with major prize pools and global audiences raising the stakes at every tournament.
News
2026
EWC 26 Week 6 Overview
The sixth week of the Esports World Cup 2026 showcases five competitions.
2026
Chess at EWC 26 Survival Guide
New city, bigger bracket, same fast-paced chess. After an explosive debut last summer, chess returns to the 2026 Esports World Cup. From August 11 to August 15, 22 of the world’s top players will gather at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles to battle for their share of the $1,500,000 prize pool and this year’s EWC title.
2026
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 at EWC 26 Champions: OpTic go back-to-back
OpTic Gaming have officially cemented their dynasty, defeating Team Heretics 5-3 in a thrilling Grand Final to claim the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 title at EWC 26. With the victory, the American club goes back-to-back as Esports World Cup champions, taking home $400,000 from the $1,000,000 prize pool. Congratulations to OpTic Gaming on another historic EWC title.
2026
KWC at EWC 26 Champions: Kuaishou Gaming topple AG.AL
Kuaishou Gaming defeated AG.AL in a seven-game endurance test to claim the Honor of Kings World Cup title at EWC 26. The two Chinese powerhouses traded back-and-forth blows throughout the Grand Final, but KSG ultimately outlasted the reigning champions to lift the trophy. Congratulations to Kuaishou Gaming.
