$75 Million Prize Pool and Schedule Announced for Esports World Cup 2026

The Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 will feature a record-breaking prize pool of $75 million, split amongst the 24 biggest esports titles in the world. From 6 Jul - 23 Aug, expect nonstop action, rivalries, and community celebrations as the world’s best players, clubs, and communities gather in Riyadh.

Esports World Cup 2026 Schedule

Join in the action live! Here are the dates of each tournament:

WEEK 1:

• VALORANT at 2026 Esports World Cup, JUL 9 - 12
• ALGS Year 6 Split 1 Playoffs at 2026 Esports World Cup, JUL 7 - 11
• Dota 2 at 2026 Esports World Cup (Week 1), JUL 6 - 11
• FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves at 2026 Esports World Cup, JUL 7 - 10

WEEK 2:

• League of Legends at 2026 Esports World Cup, JUL 15 - 19
• Free Fire at 2026 Esports World Cup, JUL 15 - 18
• Dota 2 at 2026 Esports World Cup (Week 2), JUL 13 - 18
• Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women's International at 2026 Esports World Cup
  (Free Entry) JUL 13 - 17

WEEK 3:

• FC Pro World Championship at 2026 Esports World Cup, JUL 22 - 26
• PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS at 2026 Esports World Cup, JUL 21 - 26
• Teamfight Tactics at 2026 Esports World Cup (Free Entry), JUL 21 - 25

WEEK 4:

• OWCS: Midseason Championship at 2026 Esports World Cup, JUL 29 - AUG 2
  
• Call of Duty®: Warzone Resurgence Series at 2026 Esports World Cup, JUL 29 - AUG 1
• Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup at 2026 Esports World Cup (Week 2), JUL 29 - AUG 1
• Street Fighter 6 at 2026 Esports World Cup, JUL 28 - 31

WEEK 5:

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 at 2026 Esports World Cup, AUG 5 - 9
• 2026 PUBG MOBILE World Cup at Esports World Cup (Week 1) TBA
• Honor of Kings World Cup at 2026 Esports World Cup (Week 2), AUG 5 - 8
• TEKKEN 8 at 2026 Esports World Cup, AUG 4 - 7

WEEK 6:

• Rocket League at 2026 Esports World Cup, TBA
• 2026 PUBG MOBILE World Cup at Esports World Cup (Week 2) TBA
• Chess at 2026 Esports World Cup, AUG 11 - 15
• TOM CLANCY'S RAINBOW SIX SIEGE X at 2026 Esports World Cup, AUG 11 - 14

WEEK 7:

• Counter-Strike 2 at 2026 Esports World Cup (Week 2), AUG 20 - 23
• Reload Elite Series Championship at 2026 Esports World Cup, TBA
• CROSSFIRE at 2026 Esports World Cup (Free Entry), AUG 18 - 22
• Trackmania at 2026 Esports World Cup, AUG 17 - 21

What's new in 2026 tickets

- Better value for weekly all access pass & tournament passes: Arenas are open all days of the main tournament.

- Increased perks in weekly all access pass & premium tournament passes: Pre-checkin now included! Collect your tickets in advance instead of waiting in line upon entry.

Esports Champions Crowned Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Whether you’re in Riyadh or you’ll be watching from home, you will experience even more content, thrilling matches, and immersive activations across an extended period of esports celebration.

Tickets will be on sale on 22nd Jan.