Road to EWC Qualifiers at DreamHack Atlanta
Apr 15, 2026.
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.
Building on the momentum from DreamHack Birmingham, Atlanta sets the stage for players in FATAL FURY: CotW, Street Fighter 6 and Chess, all competing for a spot on the world stage at the Esports World Cup 2026. This is where ambition rises, pressure builds, and the path to the world stage becomes real.
Cheer from the audience stands and support your favorite players as they fight for a spot at EWC 2026.
FATAL FURY: CotW Qualifiers
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves takes center stage at DreamHack Atlanta, where players will compete for direct qualification to the Esports World Cup 2026. This qualifier requires all players to attend in person, and all participants must hold a valid DreamHack festival ticket.
The Top 4 players will advance to EWC 2026.
Qualifier spots limited to 256 Players — Register early
A maximum of 256 players can compete. Early registration is highly recommended.
Sign up HERE.
Qualifiers Format
Stage #1 – Group Stage
- Double Elimination (DE) Bracket
- 16 players per pool from 256 players to 32 players
Stage #2 – Group Stage
- Double Elimination, Top 16
Finals – Top 8
- Finals - Double Elimination: 8 players
- TOP 4 Players qualify to EWC 2026
CHESS Qualifiers
Chess arrives at DreamHack as players go head-to-head in a high-stakes qualifier for the Esports World Cup 2026. Compete live, think ahead, and outplay your opponents move by move. Entry requires a valid DreamHack festival ticket. Only 4 players will earn their place.
Qualifier spots limited to 64 Players — Register early
Limited to 64 competitors, secure your spot early.
Sign up HERE.
Qualifiers Format
Stage #1- Group Stage
- Up to 4 Double Elimination Groups of 16 players
- Top 4 from each group advances to playoffs
- 2 Game per match
- Armageddon as tiebreaker
Stage #2 - Finals (Between 8 & 16 Players)
- Double Elimination Bracket
- 2 Game per match
- Armageddon tiebreaker
- Double Match + Armageddon as Grand Finals
- Top 4 qualify to Esports World Cup 2026
Street Fighter 6 Qualifiers
Compete in Street Fighter 6 at DreamHack Atlanta for a share of the $50,000 prize pool and a place at the Esports World Cup 2026. This is a live, in-person qualifier, entry requires a valid DreamHack festival ticket. The Top 4 players will qualify.
Qualifier spots limited to 512 Players — Register early
A maximum of 512 players can enter, register early to secure your spot.
Sign up HERE.
Qualifiers Format
Stage #1 – Group Stage
- Double Elimination (DE) Bracket
- 16 players per pool from 512 players to 32 players
Stage #2 – Group Stage
- Double Elimination, Top 32
Finals – Top 8
- Finals - Double Elimination: 8 players
- TOP 2 Players qualify to EWC 2026
TEKKEN 8 Qualifiers
Tekken 8 takes over DreamHack Atlanta, with up to 512 players chasing a place at the Esports World Cup 2026. Compete live on-site, only registered attendees with a valid DreamHack festival ticket can take part.
Only the Top 3 players will advance.
Qualifier spots limited to 512 Players — Register early
Early registration is highly recommended.
Sign up HERE.
Qualifiers Format
Stage #1 – Group Stage
- Double Elimination (DE) Bracket
- 16 players per pool from 256 players to 32 players
Stage #2 – Group Stage
- Double Elimination, Top 32
Finals – Top 16
- Finals - Double Elimination: 16 players
- TOP 3 Players qualify to EWC 2026
Rise Above in Atlanta
Will this be the event where new stars emerge? Will a familiar name defend their dominance?
Join us at DreamHack Atlanta to compete or cheer from the audience!
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