Esports World Cup 2026 Announces $75 Million Prize Pool and Full Game Schedule
The Esports World Cup Foundation has unveiled a record-breaking $75 million prize pool alongside the complete game lineup and schedule for EWC 2026, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 6 through August 23, 2026.
Complete 7-week schedule featuring 24 competitive titles
Record-Breaking $75 Million Prize Pool
The life-changing prize pool reinforces EWC as the defining event on the global esports calendar, built to reward players and Clubs at the highest level. More than 2,000 players and 200 Clubs from over 100 countries will compete in 25 tournaments across 24 games over seven weeks.
Prize Pool Breakdown
- $30 Million - Club Championship (top 24 Clubs)
- $7 Million - Club Champion Winner
- $39+ Million - Individual Game Championships
- Remaining Pool - MVP Awards, Jafonso Award, and Qualifiers
"The life-changing prize pool exists to support the people at the heart of esports: the players and the Clubs that invest in them year after year. EWC is different because of the Club Championship. One title crowns a champion. EWC crowns the ultimate cross-game Club Champion." — Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation
Complete Game Lineup
Twenty-four competitive titles will showcase the best Clubs, players, and talent the esports world has to offer. New additions for 2026 include Fortnite and Trackmania.
EWC 2026 Games
Seven-Week Tournament Schedule
EWC 2026 competitions will be staged across multiple arenas from July 6 through August 23, allowing several game championships to take place in parallel. The coordinated multi-venue schedule is designed to enhance fan experience and viewership across the lineup.
| Week | Dates | Featured Games |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Jul 06-12 | VALORANT, Apex Legends, Dota 2, FATAL FURY |
| Week 2 | Jul 13-19 | League of Legends, Free Fire, Dota 2, Rainbow 6 |
| Week 3 | Jul 20-26 | FC Pro Championship, EA FC, PUBG, Teamfight Tactics |
| Week 4 | Jul 27-Aug 02 | Overwatch 2, COD Warzone, Mobile Legends, Street Fighter 6 |
| Week 5 | Aug 03-09 | COD Black Ops 6, PUBG Mobile, Honor of Kings, TEKKEN 8 |
| Week 6 | Aug 10-16 | Rocket League, PUBG Mobile, Chess, Rainbow 6 Siege |
| Week 7 | Aug 17-23 | Counter-Strike 2, Fortnite, Crossfire, Trackmania |
Tickets and Attendance
Tickets for EWC 2026 will be available starting January 22, 2026 at esportsworldcup.com, and through international ticketing partners: Webook, Platinumlist, Damai, Maiseat, and Tixr.
Early Bird tickets include Weekly Access Passes, Premium Tournament Passes, and Hospitality Packages for the Esports Embassy, the EWC's premium on-site hospitality destination.
Building on 2025 Success
The announcement builds on the landmark success of the Esports World Cup 2025:
- 750 million viewers worldwide
- 350 million hours watched
- 7.98 million peak concurrent viewership (League of Legends)
- 97 broadcast partners across 28 platforms in 35 languages
- 3 million visitors to the EWC and Festival in Riyadh
What This Means for Esports
The $75 million prize pool represents a $3 million increase year-over-year for the Club Championship alone, demonstrating EWC's commitment to elevating the competitive esports ecosystem. The cross-game format continues to differentiate EWC from single-title tournaments, crowning the ultimate esports organization across multiple disciplines.
With ecosystem support programs including the EWCF Club Partner Program supporting 40 top global organizations and the Road to EWC qualification system providing grassroots pathways, EWC 2026 promises to be the most accessible and competitive iteration yet.
Key Takeaways
- •$75 million total prize pool - largest in esports history
- •24 games, 25 tournaments - including new additions Fortnite and Trackmania
- •July 6 - August 23 - seven weeks of competition in Riyadh
- •2,000+ players, 200 Clubs - from over 100 countries
- •Tickets on sale January 22 - Early Bird packages available