Esports World Cup 2026 event schedule & details
From 2 July to 23 August, the Esports World Cup 2026 mega-event will take place in Paris, France, following a decision to move the event from Saudi Arabia. Featuring a record-breaking combined prize pool of $75 million (roughly R1.25 billion), there are a whopping 24 esports games on display, with a total of 25 events to look forward to.
For those who want a quick overview of the schedule of all EWC 2026 tournaments, including start/end dates, prize pools, and number of participating teams/players, we’ve got you covered. Check out the complete and final details outlined below, so fans can mark those calendars!
| Game | Date | Event | Prize Pool | Participants |
| VALORANT | Jul 2 – 12, 2026 | Esports World Cup 2026 | $2,000,000 | 16 Teams |
| Dota 2 | Jul 6 – 18, 2026 | Esports World Cup 2026 | $2,000,000 | 24 Teams |
| Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves | Jul 7 – 10, 2026 | Esports World Cup 2026 | $1,000,000 | 32 Players |
| Apex Legends | Jul 7 – 11, 2026 | ALGS: 2026 Split 1 Playoffs | $2,000,000 | 40 Teams |
| Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | Jul 13 – 17, 2026 | MLBB Women’s International 2026 | $500,000 | 16 Teams |
| Free Fire | Jul 15 – 18, 2026 | Esports World Cup 2026 | $1,000,000 | 24 Teams |
| League of Legends | Jul 15 – 19, 2026 | Esports World Cup 2026 | $2,000,000 | 16 Teams |
| Teamfight Tactics | Jul 21 – 25, 2026 | Esports World Cup 2026 | $500,000 | 16 Teams |
| PUBG | Jul 21 – 26, 2026 | Esports World Cup 2026 | $2,000,000 | 24 Teams |
| EA SPORTS FC 26 | Jul 22 – 26, 2026 | FC Pro 26 World Championship | $1,500,000 | 36 Players |
| Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | Jul 22 – Aug 1, 2026 | MLBB Mid Season Cup 2026 | $3,000,000 | 25 Teams |
| Street Fighter 6 | Jul 28 – 31, 2026 | Esports World Cup 2026 | $1,000,000 | 32 Players |
| Overwatch 2 | Jul 29 – Aug 1, 2026 | OWCS Midseason Championship 2026 | $1,000,000 | 16 Teams |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | Jul 29 – Aug 1, 2026 | Resurgence Series Championship | $1,000,000 | 32 Teams |
| Honor of Kings | Jul 30 – Aug 8, 2026 | HoK World Cup 2026 | $3,000,000 | 20 Teams |
| PUBG Mobile | Aug 3 – 16, 2026 | PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 | $3,000,000 | 32 Teams |
| Tekken 8 | Aug 4 – 7, 2026 | Esports World Cup 2026 | $1,000,000 | 32 Players |
| Rainbow Six Siege | Aug 4 – 14, 2026 | Esports World Cup 2026 | $2,000,000 | 22 Teams |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 | Aug 5 – 9, 2026 | Esports World Cup 2026 | $2,000,000 | 16 Teams |
| Chess | Aug 11 – 15, 2026 | Esports World Cup 2026 | $1,500,000 | 22 Players |
| Rocket League | Aug 12 – 16, 2026 | Esports World Cup 2026 | $1,000,000 | 16 Teams |
| Counter-Strike 2 | Aug 12 – 23, 2026 | Esports World Cup 2026 | $2,000,000 | 32 Teams |
| Trackmania | Aug 17 – 21, 2026 | Esports World Cup 2026 | $500,000 | 32 Players |
| CrossFire | Aug 18 – 22, 2026 | Esports World Cup 2026 | $2,000,000 | 16 Teams |
| Fortnite | Aug 19 – 22, 2026 | Reload Elite Series Championship | $1,000,000 | 40 Teams |
Clearly, there’s a plethora of esports action to look forward to in the months of July and August, as the EWC 2026 mega-event will entertain us to no end. Stay tuned to Esports Central as we’ll bring you the biggest news and results from EWC 2026, and beyond.
Header image via EWC Foundation.
