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2026

Jul 15 - Jul 19, 2026
League of Legends returns to the Esports World Cup with LoL at EWC 26, where the world’s top clubs clash for global glory after Gen.G Esports claimed a thrilling 3‑2 title in Riyadh at EWC 25. With powerhouse teams from around the world battling in high‑stakes international play, every match is a showcase of elite strategy and skill on esports’ biggest stage.
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Competing Teams
$2,000,000
Prize Pool
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Participating Clubs
Road to EWC 2026 - Qualifiers
About
League of Legends is an ever-evolving multiplayer online battle arena featuring more than 170 champions, each with distinct abilities that elite players must master on Summoner’s Rift. Teams are built around five specialized roles: Top Lane, Jungle, Mid Lane, Bot Lane, and Support, where success demands precision, strategy and constant adaptation. At the highest level, coordinated execution create momentum swings and dramatic comebacks that define the game’s most memorable moments. With its enduring popularity, League of Legends remains one of the most
played games in the world and a cornerstone of the esports landscape. Matches unfold as two teams of five battle for lane control, objectives, and map dominance, upgrading their champions with items to gain an edge. Massive team fights can instantly shift the balance of power, while securing key jungle bosses provides critical economic and strategic advantages. While League of Legends is famously complex, victory ultimately comes down to decisive engagements, and no one in the world executes them better than these players.
News

2026
Road to EWC: February 2026
February pushed the Road to EWC forward, delivering key results and shaping the competitive landscape for the season ahead. FaZe Clan claimed the Six Invitational trophy in Rainbow Six Siege, Team Vitality expanded into PUBG and Crossfire, and major qualifiers were confirmed, giving Clubs and players clear opportunities to secure their spot in Riyadh.

2026
Road to EWC Qualifiers at DreamHack Birmingham
Cheer from the audience stands and support your favorite players as they fight for a spot at EWC 2026.

2026
FaZe Clan takes the Six Invitational trophy home from Paris
The team made up of Brazilian powerhouses closes out Team Spirit 3-1 in the Six Invitational Grand Final at the Adidas Arena.

2026
Vitality reign supreme at Intel Extreme Masters Kraków 2026
The Intel Extreme Masters Kraków 2026 concluded with a dominant performance from Team Vitality, who captured the title with a commanding 3–1 victory over FURIA in Kraków, Poland.




