Esports World Cup 2026 Confirms Game Titles and Largest Prize Pool to Date

The Esports World Cup 2026 has officially confirmed its lineup of games and what many are calling the largest prize pool in competitive history. With a whopping $75 million up for the taking, split amongst the 24 biggest esports titles in the world. This has cemented the event as the most ambitious esports event to date. Following its previous editions, fans already have high expectations, and the 2026 EWC is looking to shatter them.

One of the standout features of the Esports World Cup is its unique club championship format. It rewards organizations for consistent performances rather than focusing on single tournaments. For fans, this makes it exciting to watch, but creates dry spots that can be covered with additional entertainment. Be it games at Hollywoodbets or following other esports, players can find other gaming experiences to pass the time.

The Esports World Cup will be held in Riyadh from 6 July to 23 August, packed with nonstop action, rivalries, and community celebrations. Over the course of these seven weeks, we will have many matches to follow and games to see. So let’s take a closer look at the schedule and all the games that will be played at the 2026 EWC:

Week 1

• VALORANT - July 9-12
• Apex Legends Global Series Split 1 Playoffs - July 7-11
• Dota 2 - July 6-11
• FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves - July 7-10

Week 2

• League of Legends - July 15-19
• Free Fire - July 15 - 18
• Dota 2 - July 15-18
• Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s International (Free Entry) - July 13-17

Week 3

• FC Pro World Championship - July 22-26
• PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS - July 21-26
• Teamfight Tactics - July 21-25

Week 4

• OWCS: Midseason Championship - July 29 to August 2
• Call of Duty®: Warzone Resurgence Series - July 29 to August 1
• Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid-Season Cup - July 29 to August 1
• Street Fighter 6 - July 28-31

Week 5

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 - August 5-9
• 2026 PUBG MOBILE World Cup (Week 1) - To be announced
• Honor of Kings World Cup - August 5-8
• TEKKEN 8 - August 4-7

Week 6

• Rocket League - To be announced
• 2026 PUBG MOBILE World Cup (Week 2) - To be announced
• Chess - August 11-15
• TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX SIEGE X - August 11-14

Week 7

• Counter-Strike 2 - August 20-23
• Reload Elite Series Championship - To be announced
• CROSSFIRE - August 18-22
• Trackmania - August 17-21

Each of the games and tournaments is very exciting for competitors and fans alike. For many players, the Esports World Cup is the pinnacle of competitive gaming. Not only are the prize pools life-changing amounts of money, but the competition is fierce and grants victors global recognition. The event also represents the wider spectrum of competitive gaming, as it has titles that range from tactical shooters to chess. This year, the EWC welcomes Trackmania to the game line-up, expanding its reach.

This year, there is a lot of hype regarding the CS2 Tournament at EWC, as well as the ALGS. The main reason for this is the love fans have for how high the stakes get. Without a doubt, Riyadh will be a beacon of esports this summer and create many unique and exciting narratives for us to follow.