Aug 18, 2026.
Week 6 marked the penultimate week of the Esports World Cup 2026, bringing the event one step closer to its conclusion. Even as the competition intensified, Fan Fest remained a central hub for creators, developers, esports clubs and fans, continuing to deliver experiences beyond the tournaments themselves.
From live co-streams and player and celebrity meet-and-greets to community activations and hands-on experiences, Fan Fest in Week 6 kept getting hands-on with games at the heart of the EWC experience. Fans could pick up and play R6 Siege and PUBG Mobile, alongside a packed schedule of interactive experiences. Here’s a look back at some of the key moments and experiences from Week 6.
At the Community House, fans could jump into PUBG Mobile action with a ninjutsu twist as the ongoing Naruto collaboration continued. From challenges and in-house tournaments to taking on the Nine-Tailed Fox on its own turf, visitors experienced the special jutsu, skins and game modes featured in the unique anime crossover.
Spacestation Gaming (SSG) and Shifters took over the Club House this week, showcasing their competitive Rocket League scenes and putting both fan bases’ skills to the test through a series of head-to-head challenges. Spacestation Gaming’s Zachary “Chief Beef” also joined the action on Thursday, competing in a special showmatch while co-streaming from the event.
Ubisoft brought Rainbow Six Siege to the Publisher House during Week 6, giving fans the chance to jump into the tactical shooter and put their skills to the test. Former professional R6 Siege player Jason “Beaulo” Doty was also on-site at Fan Fest to co-stream the R6 Siege Playoff bracket, bringing his experience from the competitive scene to the broadcast.
Week 6 was full of contrasts, with basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo, the “Greek Freak,” arriving alongside chess personalities Anna Cramling, Levy “Gotham Chess” Rosman, and Magnus Carlsen. While Magnus got to work dominating the Chess bracket, Anna and Levy joined broadcasts and co-streams to showcase what makes the EWC’s Rapid Armageddon format so unique.
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