Jul 6 - Aug 23 2026
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.
Road to EWC 2026
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Turkey
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MLBB Turkiye Championship S7
Ongoing
Feb 14th - Jun 6th
Global
8 Players Qualify
Trackmania Elite Cup Ranking
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Club Qualification Ranking
# | +/- | club | title defenders | game ecosystem | ewc open qualifiers | total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 0 |  Team Falcons | 1 | 14 | 2 | 17 |
2 | 0 |  Team Vitality | 1 | 10 | 2 | 13 |
3 | 0 |  AG.AL | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12 |
4 | 0 |  Twisted Minds | 2 | 6 | 1 | 9 |
5 | 0 |  Virtus.Pro | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
6 | 0 |  Aurora Gaming | 0 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
7 | 0 |  Team Liquid | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
8 | 0 |  Gen.G Esports | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
9 | 0 |  GodLike Esports | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
10 | 0 |  S8UL Esports | 0 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
11 | 0 |  T1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
12 | 0 |  NIP.eStar | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
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2026
EWC26 Paris Tickets are live
Get ready for the electric atmosphere of esports arenas, to spot your favorite clubs and players, and the chance to gather together with your community: EWC26 Paris will be an unforgettable experience at the
2026
Esports World Cup 2026 to be hosted in Paris, France
Esports World Cup 2026 will now be hosted in Paris, France, from JUL 6 - AUG 23
2026
ROAD to EWC: DreamHack Atlanta Recap
Competitors from around the world converged in Atlanta for the next major stop on the Road to EWC, where rising stars and established champions secured their place at EWC 26 across Call of Duty: Warzone, TEKKEN 8, Counter-Strike 2, Street Fighter 6, FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and Chess.
2026
Rostermania Recap
Rostermania’s live show delivered big reveals, bold moves, and a glimpse into how top esports clubs are gearing up for the next competitive cycle. Through a mix of video premieres and live interviews, some of the biggest names in the scene pulled back the curtain on their new lineups.
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.
