Aug 04, 2026.
Week 5 of the 2026 Esports World Cup is officially underway, bringing new activations, interactive experiences, and community events to Fan Fest. With opportunities to compete in gaming challenges, connect with creators, earn rewards through EWC Quests, and experience the first public hands-on of Modern Warfare 4 in Europe, Fan Fest continues to offer fans new ways to engage with EWC 26.
Honor of Kings Brings Competition to Fan Fest
The Community House is celebrating Honor of Kings during Week 5, giving fans the chance to participate in challenges, casual play sessions, and community tournaments throughout the week.
Fans looking for a bigger challenge can take part in dedicated meet-and-play sessions at the booth, with opportunities to test their skills through a variety of in-game activities. Players who complete challenges throughout the experience will also have the chance to earn free gifts and exclusive rewards.
All Gamers and 100 Thieves Bring Club Culture to Fan Fest
The International Club Houses welcome Chinese club All Gamers and North American organization 100 Thieves during Week 5, with each bringing experiences inspired by their competitive identities.
All Gamers is hosting a lineup of Honor of Kings activations, featuring mini-games, interactive challenges, and fan experiences throughout the week. Meanwhile, 100 Thieves is bringing its FPS roots to Fan Fest with VALORANT and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 tournaments and skill challenges at the Thieves’ hideout, giving visitors the chance to compete and earn community bragging rights.
Activision Brings Modern Warfare 4 Hands-On Experience to EWC
Activision is taking over the Publisher House for Week 5, bringing fans an exclusive opportunity at EWC 26.
Attendees can experience the first European hands-on of Modern Warfare 4 at EWC, giving fans an early look at the next chapter in the iconic Call of Duty franchise. Visit the booth to receive a beta code for MW4, then join the leaderboard for a chance to earn a limited-edition T-shirt.
Beyond trying one of the most anticipated upcoming titles, fans can also complete this week’s EWC Quest by playing Modern Warfare 4. To complete the MW4 Quest, attendees must play one round of Killblock, answer a trivia question, and take a photo at the dedicated photo opportunity.
Tennis challenges by Nick Kyrgios
Week 5 brings another lineup of creators, co-streamers, and special guests to the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Fans can catch official co-streams live on site, with Syafiq Aiman covering Honor of Kings and Kevin "Brawks" Georges bringing the action for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, while creators including Marlon, Adapt, Jason "theween" Nguyen, and Rani “Stable Ronaldo” Netz continue their EWC 26 coverage.
Adding to the excitement, tennis star Nick Kyrgios will make an appearance and challenge select fans to a unique on-site competition.
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