IT'S TIME TO RISE ABOVE
The Esports World Cup is more than a tournament — it’s a lifetime of ambition realized. Players from every corner of the globe push through qualifiers, regional battles, and grueling challenges to earn their place on the world stage.
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2026
Road to EWC: February 2026
February pushed the Road to EWC forward, delivering key results and shaping the competitive landscape for the season ahead. FaZe Clan claimed the Six Invitational trophy in Rainbow Six Siege, Team Vitality expanded into PUBG and Crossfire, and major qualifiers were confirmed, giving Clubs and players clear opportunities to secure their spot in Riyadh.
2026
Road to EWC Qualifiers at DreamHack Birmingham
Cheer from the audience stands and support your favorite players as they fight for a spot at EWC 2026.
2026
FaZe Clan takes the Six Invitational trophy home from Paris
The team made up of Brazilian powerhouses closes out Team Spirit 3-1 in the Six Invitational Grand Final at the Adidas Arena.
2026
Vitality reign supreme at Intel Extreme Masters Kraków 2026
The Intel Extreme Masters Kraków 2026 concluded with a dominant performance from Team Vitality, who captured the title with a commanding 3–1 victory over FURIA in Kraków, Poland.
Who Will Rise Up?
No matter where you’re from or what language you speak, you only need one thing to qualify for the Esports World Cup: passion for the game.
Qualifiers For All
The Road to EWC is the global qualification pathway that turns ambition into opportunity. Through publisher and independently run circuts, players earn their place at EWC by proving themselves against elite competition in their region, gaining both experience and visibility along the way.
Become a Champion
This path is intentionally demanding. Qualifying for the Esports World Cup is never easy, but it has also produced some of the event’s most memorable stories. In EA FC 2024, João "jafonsogv" Vasconcelos fought through the Last Chance Qualifier in Riyadh before going on to win the EA Sport FC main event. Last year, Team Falcons entered the Overwatch Champions Series 2025 Midseason Championship through the Last Chance Qualifier and completed a remarkable run that ended with them lifting the trophy. Road to EWC rewards perseverance, and for those who endure it, the payoff can be historic.
