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2026
Aug 17 - Aug 21, 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.
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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
New Rostermania Show Set to Premiere 30th Apr
RosterMania is a live broadcast brought to you by the Esports World Cup. 30th April marks the deadline where clubs have to lock in their rosters before EWC.
2026
Road to EWC Qualifiers at DreamHack Atlanta
May 15–17 marks the next chapter in the Road to EWC, as the global journey arrives in Atlanta, welcoming a new wave of contenders ready to make their mark.
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.
