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2026
Jul 07 - Jul 10, 2026
FATAL FURY: CotW at EWC 26 features elite one-on-one competition, with the world’s top fighting game players battling through high-pressure matches for the title. At EWC 25, Goichi "GO1" Kishida claimed the championship, defeating Zeng "XIAOHAI" Zhuojun in the grand final, marking the franchise’s return to competitive play after 26 years.
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The newest entry in the Fatal Fury series, City of the Wolves brings together iconic characters from over two decades of history, with their fates intertwining in a battle for glory. OG fighters like Terry Bogard face newcomers like Cristiano Ronaldo across vibrant, gritty cities, while players master each character’s distinct fighting style in intense one-on-one matches that combine old-school combos with new moves requiring both honed skill and strategic mind games.
Fatal Fury’s esports community has quickly formed around this long-awaited return, with top players from other fighting games, including Street Fighter, jumping in to test their skills. The Esports World Cup has become the proving ground for these pros, as they compete in high-stakes matches that showcase the game’s fresh roster, mechanics, and intense competitive action to a global audience.
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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.
