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2026
Jul 30 - Aug 08, 2026
Honor of Kings and Arena of Valor return for their third year at the Esports World Cup with KWC at EWC 26, uniting top teams from China and the rest of the world in a rare global showdown. After Chinese squads claimed the title in the first two editions, the pressure is on for new challengers to rise above the rest.
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Honor of Kings and Arena of Valor are 5v5 mobile MOBAs featuring a roster of over 100 unique heroes across Tank, Fighter, Assassin, Mage, Marksman, and Support roles. Inspired by figures from Chinese mythology and history, each hero brings a distinct set of abilities and playstyles, creating a competitive landscape defined by strategic depth, coordination, and decisive team fights — all in pursuit of destroying the enemy base. At the highest level, victory in Honor of Kings is earned through lane control, economic growth, and smart map pressure.
Teams battle for objectives, manage waves of enemy mobs, and contest the jungle to gain advantages that snowball into late-game dominance. As one of the largest mobile esports in the world, the Honor of Kings World Cup 2025 peaked at over 650,000 concurrent viewers, marking a major viewership milestone for the title, and with a $3 million prize pool on the line, the event stands as a showcase of elite competition and its passionate global fanbase.
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2026
FATAL FURY: COTW at EWC 26 Champion: DarkAngel claims EWC 2026's first title
After a dominant run through the bracket, Natus Vincere's Luis Guadalupe "DarkAngel" Castillo Gomez emerged as the first FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves at EWC 26 champion, defeating Kenta "mi2ha4" Ichihara 5-1 in Saturday's Grand Final. The victory makes DarkAngel the first champion of Esports World Cup 2026. Congratulations to DarkAngel and his club, Natus Vincere.
2026
Esports World Cup opens new international chapter with spectacular Paris ceremony
Esports fans from around the world watched the Esports World Cup officially begin with a star-studded Opening Ceremony at La Seine Musicale in Paris. Headlined by Aya Nakamura, DJ Snake, Theodora, and Mosimann, the celebration marked the start of the first EWC edition outside of Riyadh and kicked off seven weeks of global competition.
2026
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2026
Top Fan Fest Highlights Of Week 1
At EWC 2026, the experience extends far beyond the competition. Throughout Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Fan Fest offers a wide range of interactive activations, hands-on experiences and community spaces designed to celebrate gaming culture and give every attendee something to explore. Here are the top highlights from Week 1 of the EWC 2026 Fan Fest.
