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Esports Foundation and JioBLAST Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch “India Rising: Road to EWC” Festival
Collaboration establishes an official national pathway to the Esports World Cup 2026, led by Chess, with more than 10,000 players expected to compete in qualifiers ahead of the live festival in Mumbai.
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40 Elite Esports Clubs Selected to Esports Foundation’s $20M Club Partner Program, Reaching Over 300 Million Fans Worldwide
The Industry-leading initiative, now in its third year, has invested over $100m into Clubs to date, providing up to $1 million per Club to support growth and expand global audiences
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Esports World Cup Foundation Launches Road to EWC Program, Confirming Global Qualification Season for the Esports World Cup 2026
More than 230 events worldwide connect multiple game ecosystems into a single global esports season, creating clear pathways for players to compete and fans to connect on the world’s biggest esports stage.
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Esports World Cup 2026 Tickets on Sale Now
First wave of tickets includes Early Bird passes, premium experiences and special travel offers ahead of seven-week competition for a record-breaking $75 million prize pool
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