Aug 04 - Aug 07, 2026

TEKKEN 8 at EWC 26 returns for its third year at the Esports World Cup, with Lim “ULSAN” Soo-hoon entering as the two-time defending champion after winning both the 2024 and 2025 titles. ULSAN will look to extend his legacy while other players look to end his reign and begin one of their own.

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About

TEKKEN 8 continues the series’ long-running narrative while delivering fast, technical action built around deep character mastery. Each fighter brings a distinct style shaped by signature mechanics like Rage Arts, the Heat System, and split-second counterplay. Players must balance aggression and defense, learning when to pressure opponents, convert openings into combos, and manage momentum across each round. Success depends on precision, matchup knowledge, and the ability to adapt instantly as fights escalate.


The TEKKEN community is one of the oldest in all of esports, being built over decades of arcade, offline, international, and online competition. At EWC, TEKKEN 8 stands as the crossroads for generations of players, where legends continute to add to their legacy while new challengers push the competition forward.

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.