Esports World Cup Relocation
Key Questions
Where and when will the Esports World Cup 2026 take place?
EWC 2026 will be held in Paris from July 6 to August 23 at Porte de Versailles. It features a $75M prize pool across 25 titles over seven weeks, with tickets now on sale.
Which teams have qualified for the Valorant EWC?
All 16 teams are confirmed, including Fnatic, NRG, and RRQ. Regional qualifiers awarded spots to teams such as Global Esports, Paper Rex, Sentinels, G2, Fnatic, and Karmine Corp.
What controversy surrounds the EWC relocation announcement?
Richard Lewis reported that lower-level staff were informed Riyadh remained the host until the day before the Paris announcement, contradicting official statements.
What is the status of the RLCS Paris Major?
The RLCS Paris Major is ongoing and includes a UE6 demo. Road to EWC qualifiers are also active, with finals determining remaining slots in Pacific, Americas, and EMEA regions.
Where can attendees find practical information for EWC events in Paris?
A practical guide for EWC attendees has been published, along with a detailed guide covering venues, events, and esports activities in Paris for 2026.
EWC 2026 officially lands in Paris July 6–Aug 23 at Porte de Versailles, $75M prize pool, 25 titles, 7 weeks. Tickets on sale. RLCS Paris Major ongoing with UE6 demo. Road to EWC qualifiers: Pacific already qualified teams: Global Esports, Paper Rex, DRX, T1; Americas: Sentinels, G2, Leviatán, MIBR; EMEA: Fnatic, Team Vitality, Karmine Corp, FUT Esports. Finals today deciding remaining slots: Nongshim RedForce vs Gen.G (Pacific), 100 Thieves vs LOUD (Americas), and EMEA finals. Valorant EWC qualifiers complete: all 16 teams confirmed including Fnatic, NRG, RRQ. Dota 2 Western Europe closed qualifier ongoing; LGD vs NAVI grand final highlight available. LCK regular season wraps: Hanwha Life Esports secures 1st place, Keria breaks Faker's assist record, faces T1 on the 12th for MSI spot. MLBB MSL Thailand crowns KOG champion. EWC CGO highlights mobile esports as highest-ceiling segment, three-pillar title selection explains StarCraft 2 exclusion. Critical deep-dive from The Four Horsemen reveals C-suite vs project manager disconnect. Richard Lewis bombshell: lower-level staff were told Riyadh was still on until the day before the Paris announcement, contradicting official spin. EWC Last Chance Qualifier registration now open for eight open tournaments. Dota 2 EWC teams list confirmed with format and dates. R6 EWC qualifiers ongoing with highlights from EML (Falcons vs G2) and APAC Oceania (Chiefs vs Shaiikademy). Practical guide for EWC attendees published.