The Esports World Cup ak EWC 2026 has officially begun in Paris, France, marking the first time the world’s biggest esports event is being held outside Riyadh. Organized by the Esports Foundation, the tournament will run until August 23, 2026, at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, bringing together the world’s top players, teams, and gaming fans.
With a record-breaking $75 million prize pool, EWC 2026 is set to become the biggest esports event in history.
Esports World Cup 2026 Officially Opens in Paris
This year’s Esports World Cup follows the largest qualification campaign ever held in competitive gaming. More than 1.5 million players took part in qualifiers to earn a chance to compete on the global stage.
The tournament features:
More than 2,000 professional players Over 200 esports clubs Participants from 100+ countries 25 tournaments across 24 popular game titlesPlayers and teams will compete over the next seven weeks for one of the biggest prize pools ever seen in esports.
Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports Foundation, said: “Competitive gaming has always had great players, great games and unforgettable champions. The Esports World Cup brings them together in one defining annual stage. For seven weeks in Paris, every title crowns its own winner, but every result also contributes to a bigger race: the Club Championship. That is what makes EWC different. It rewards not only individual brilliance, but the depth, consistency and ambition of an entire Club.”
HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, Board Member of the Esports Foundation, said: “EWC was born in Saudi Arabia from a bold belief that esports is a defining platform for the next generation of sports and entertainment, deserving a global stage equal to the passion of its players, Clubs, publishers and fans. Today, EWC has grown into much more than a tournament, it is a global platform that brings people together through gaming. Riyadh will always remain the home and foundation of the Esports World Cup, but our ambition has always extended beyond its borders. That ambition has brought us to Paris, marking an exciting new chapter for our community. I would like to thank President Emmanuel Macron and our friends in France for their support and partnership in making this moment possible. Together, we are demonstrating the unique power of esports to bring the world together.”
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The most exciting aspect of EWC 2026 is the Club Championship that will award clubs who show consistency in performing well in various games.
A total of $30 million from the total prize money will be awarded for the Club Championship rankings, and the winning club will get a hefty sum of $7 million, one of the highest team prizes ever awarded in the history of esports.
Team Falcons, the defending champions from 2024 and 2025, will be defending their crown from some of the best clubs in the world.
Global Broadcast and Star Ambassadors
Millions of spectators are estimated to view the Esports World Cup throughout the world.
Global Ambassadors for the tournament include football star Cristiano Ronaldo and chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen, which showcases the increasing link between esports and other sports.
Over 7,000 hours of broadcasting will be available in 40+ languages to fans across more than 160 countries. The event will be televised on such major networks as DAZN, FOX Sports, and Eurosport, and 5,000 co-streamers will broadcast it through the EWC Creator Program.
It is guaranteed that the Esports World Cup 2026 will be memorable due to its high-level competitions, unprecedented prize pool, and international audience.
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