06 July - 23 August
PARIS, FRANCE
EWC 26 Partners
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The Esports World Cup (EWC) is a premier annual sporting event and global celebration of competitive excellence and esports fandom. The competition features a unique cross-game format that pits the world's top esports Clubs against one another for the largest prize pool in esports history. Hosted in Paris, France, in the summer of 2026, the EWC will bring gaming and esports communities together again to crown the next Esports World Cup Club Champion.
Elite Partner
stc
The leading digital enabler, powering Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation, is the Esports World Cup Elite and Founding Partner for the third year in a row.Nexus Partner
Qiddiya City
Qiddiya City, a landmark global destination Powered by Play, is building the future of entertainment, sports, and culture, and joins as a Nexus and Founding Partner, bringing that future to the world.Partnerships are central to how we grow the Esports World Cup, both in terms of scale and impact. Together with our partners, we’re combining world-class technology, creative storytelling and real-time engagement to elevate the fan experience.
Francois Desir
Director of Sponsorships at the Esports Foundation
Strategic Partners
Lenovo
Lenovo Legion is honored to stand by professional esports players as the official gaming PC sponsor of EWC.
Sony
Esports World Cup 2026 will feature PlayStation consoles and controllers across tournament competition supported by Sony Interactive Entertainment throughout the event.
Allianz
Allianz joins the Esports World Cup journey, supporting the world's best players, teams, and fans as they come together for the biggest celebration of esports.
Aramco
Aramco is one of the world's leading energy companies. Through its partnership with the Esports World Cup, Aramco supports the next generation of talent, innovation, and ambition.
Saudia
Saudia, the national carrier of Saudi Arabia, returns as a Strategic Partner, flying the world to the Esports World Cup and carrying the spirit of the Kingdom with it.Main Partners
Hilton
Hilton, the global hospitality company, returns as the official hotel partner and a Main Partner of the Esports World Cup, opening its doors to the world as the pinnacle of gaming comes to Paris this summer.
OBSBOT
Founded in 2016, OBSBOT focuses on Autonomous Imaging, driven by the mission to achieve "Imaging Freedom for All."
ALBAIK
The renewed partnership follows a successful 2025 campaign that extended the reach of the Esports World Cup beyond the event arenas.Supplier Partners
Secretlab
Secretlab is a leading modern ergonomic furniture brand, creating award-winning chairs and desks backed by extensive R&D and engineering.
Webook
The partnership brings together two organisations rooted in Saudi Arabia and expanding on a global stage.
NRJ
NRJ, France's leading radio network, has joined the Esports World Cup 2026 as the official radio partner, bringing the excitement of the world's largest esports and gaming event to audiences across the country as it heads to Paris this summer.Become an EWC Partner
Partnerships are central to how we grow the Esports World Cup, both in terms of scale and impact
About The Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup (EWC) is a premier annual sporting event and global celebration of competitive excellence and esports fandom. The competition features a unique cross-game format that pits the world's top esports Clubs against one another for the largest prize pool in esports history. Hosted in Paris, France, in the summer of 2026, the EWC will bring gaming and esports communities together again to crown the next Esports World Cup Club Champion. esportsworldcup.com
