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.

16

Competing Teams

$2,000,000

Prize Pool

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Participating Clubs

Gen.G Esports
EWC Title Defender
LPL
LCP
LEC
LCK
LCS
CBLOL
EWC OQ NA
EWC OQ SA
EWC OQ APAC
EWC OQ EMEA
EWC OQ EMEA
EWC OQ China
EWC OQ China
EWC OQ Korea
EWC OQ Korea

Road to EWC 2026 - Qualifiers

Mar 28th - Jun 6th
South America
1 Club Qualifies
CBLOL: Split 1
Mar 28th - Jun 7th
Europe, Middle East, Africa
1 Club Qualifies
LEC: Spring Split
Apr 1st - Jun 14th
Korea
1 Club Qualifies
LCK: Road to MSI
Apr 4th - Jun 7th
Asia-Pacific
1 Club Qualifies
LCP: Split 2
Apr 4th - Jun 14th
North America
1 Club Qualifies
LCS: Spring Split
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China
1 Club Qualifies
LPL: Split 2
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Europe, Middle East, Africa
2 Clubs Qualify
League of Legends at ROAD TO EWC 26: Online Qualifier - EMEA
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China
2 Clubs Qualify
League of Legends at ROAD TO EWC 26: Online Qualifier - China
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North America
1 Club Qualifies
League of Legends at ROAD TO EWC 26: Online Qualifier - North America
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Korea
2 Clubs Qualify
League of Legends at ROAD TO EWC 26: Online Qualifier - Korea
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Asia-Pacific
1 Club Qualifies
League of Legends at ROAD TO EWC 26: Online Qualifier - APAC
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South America
1 Club Qualifies
League of Legends at ROAD TO EWC 26: Online Qualifier - South America

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.