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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Jan 5th - Jan 26th
Global
8 Players Qualify
FC Pro 26 Open
completed
Jan 30th - Feb 1st
Malmö, Sweden
7 Players Qualify
TEKKEN World Tour Global Finals
completed
Jan 31st - Feb 1st
Global
28 Players Qualify
FC Pro 26 Open Cups
completed
Oct 13th - Feb 8th
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2 Players Qualify
Speed Chess Championship
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Mar 11th - Mar 14th
Tokyo, Japan
4 Players Qualify
CAPCOM CUP 12
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Mar 13th - Mar 15th
Tokyo, Japan
12 Players Qualify
Street Fighter League World Championship
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Jan 5th - Jan 26th
Global
8 Players Qualify
FC Pro 26 Open
completed
Jan 30th - Feb 1st
Malmö, Sweden
7 Players Qualify
TEKKEN World Tour Global Finals
completed
Jan 31st - Feb 1st
Global
28 Players Qualify
FC Pro 26 Open Cups
completed
Oct 13th - Feb 8th
Global
2 Players Qualify
Speed Chess Championship
completed
Club Qualification Ranking
# | +/- | club | title defenders | game ecosystem | ewc open qualifiers | total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 0 |  Team Falcons | 1 | 20 | 1 | 22 |
2 | 0 |  Team Vitality | 1 | 16 | 2 | 19 |
3 | 0 |  AG.AL | 2 | 12 | 4 | 18 |
4 | 0 |  Virtus.Pro | 0 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
5 | 0 |  Geekay Esports | 0 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
6 | 0 |  Aurora Gaming | 0 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
6 | 0 |  Team Liquid | 1 | 9 | 1 | 11 |
6 | 0 |  Twisted Minds | 2 | 8 | 1 | 11 |
9 | 0 |  Team Nemesis | 0 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
9 | 0 |  Gen.G Esports | 1 | 8 | 1 | 10 |
11 | 0 |  S8UL Esports | 0 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
11 | 0 |  GodLike Esports | 0 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
Team FalconsTeam VitalityAG.ALVirtus.ProGeekay EsportsAurora GamingTeam LiquidTwisted MindsEWC Last Chance Qualifiers
All qualifiers are either completed or have not been announced yet.
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2026
Four Must-Watch Players in Week 7 of EWC 26
Every player arrives at the Esports World Cup with a chance to define their tournament. With the Club Championship and four titles still to be decided, Week 7 represents the final opportunity to make a mark on one of esports’ biggest stages. Here are four players to watch in the final week of EWC 26.
2026
EWC 26 Fan Fest Week 6 Recap
Week 6 marked the penultimate week of the Esports World Cup 2026, bringing the event one step closer to its conclusion. Even as the competition intensified, Fan Fest remained a central hub for creators, developers, esports clubs and fans, continuing to deliver experiences beyond the tournaments themselves.
2026
Fortnite Reload Elite Series at EWC 26 Survival Guide
The final week of the Esports World Cup 2026 brings one of the world’s biggest shooters to center stage as the Fortnite Reload Elite Series 2026 Championship kicks off, setting the stage for a high-octane battle to crown its inaugural champion.
2026
Top Fan Fest Highlights of EWC 26 Week 7
The final week of the 2026 Esports World Cup is here, and Fan Fest is going out with a bang. The final stretch brings another wave of activations, interactive experiences and community events, giving fans plenty of ways to jump into the action. From gaming challenges and meet-and-greets with world-class esports talent to physical activities, Fan Fest remains the ultimate playground for EWC fans on-site.
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.
