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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Jul 11th - Jul 12th
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Japan, Korea
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Ongoing
Club Qualification Ranking
# | +/- | club | title defenders | game ecosystem | ewc open qualifiers | total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 0 |  Team Falcons | 1 | 18 | 3 | 22 |
2 | 0 |  Team Vitality | 1 | 16 | 2 | 19 |
3 | 0 |  AG.AL | 2 | 11 | 4 | 17 |
4 | 0 |  Virtus.Pro | 0 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
5 | 0 |  Aurora Gaming | 0 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
6 | 0 |  Twisted Minds | 2 | 8 | 1 | 11 |
7 | 0 |  Gen.G Esports | 1 | 8 | 1 | 10 |
8 | 0 |  S8UL Esports | 0 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
9 | 0 |  GodLike Esports | 0 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
10 | 0 |  Team Liquid | 1 | 7 | 1 | 9 |
11 | 0 |  Geekay Esports | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
12 | 0 |  NIP.eStar | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
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2026
Esports World Cup opens new international chapter with spectacular Paris ceremony
Esports fans from around the world watched the Esports World Cup officially begin with a star-studded Opening Ceremony at La Seine Musicale in Paris. Headlined by Aya Nakamura, DJ Snake, Theodora, and Mosimann, the celebration marked the start of the first EWC edition outside of Riyadh and kicked off seven weeks of global competition.
2026
Official Superfans Packages: Join Your Club
The Official Superfans Package is created for the most passionate supporters, bringing you closer to the action and your club, while taking the hassle out of planning so you can focus on backing your club.
2026
Four Must-Watch Players in Week 1 of EWC 26
Every player arrives at the Esports World Cup with something to prove. Some are chasing another championship to cement their legacy, while others are looking to announce themselves on the biggest stage in esports. As Week 1 gets underway, these are the players ready to shape the tournament's opening chapter.
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2026
Qiddiya City Brings Its Vision for Esports and Gaming to EWC 2026 in Paris
The partnership with EWC connects fans with Qiddiya City, a future global home for gaming communities, as the world's largest esports event begins its first international edition.
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.
