Sign Up for Last Chance Qualifiers!

Jun 05, 2026.

Registration for the Last Chance Qualifier is now open.

Bringing together competitors across Counter-Strike 2, EA FC, Rocket League, TEKKEN 8, Chess, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, FATAL FURY: CotW, and Street Fighter 6, the LCQ gives players and teams one final opportunity to earn their place at the Esports World Cup in Paris.

With qualification spots on the line, the road to Paris won't be easy.

For those ready to compete, Sign up now.

Eligible Game Titles

Standout Stories from LCQ

Some of EWC's biggest success stories started in the Last Chance Qualifier.

João "JafonsogV" Vasconcellos

João "JafonsogV" Vasconcellos battled through the EA SPORTS FC™ LCQ before going on to claim the championship.

Team Falcons

Team Falcons came through the Overwatch 2 LCQ and carried that momentum all the way to the trophy.

Nihal Sarin

Nihal Sarin earned his place through the Chess LCQ, turning a qualifier run into a breakthrough performance on the world stage.

Latest News From EWC

2026

EWC26 Opening Ceremony ft. DJ Snake, Aya Nakamura & Theodora

The Esports World Cup 2026 officially begins with a live Opening Ceremony at La Seine Musicale in Paris on 8 July 2026.

2026

Co-stream for rewards: The Esports Foundation Creator Program

The Esports Foundation Creator Program gives approved co-streamers the chance to earn rewards, complete missions, and climb leaderboards by sharing the tournament with their communities. Earn incredible rewards, grow your audience, and give back to the community that supports you — all while streaming your favorite games!

2026

Road to EWC: May 2026

May marked a major milestone on the Road to EWC. From the announcement that EWC 2026 will be hosted in Paris, France, to pivotal qualification battles at DreamHack Atlanta and EVO Japan, the competitive picture continued to take shape.

2026

Registration for the Last Chance Qualifier is now open.