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2026
Jul 08 - Jul 11, 2026
FATAL FURY: CotW at EWC 26 features elite one-on-one competition, with the world’s top fighting game players battling through high-pressure matches for the title. At EWC 25, Goichi "GO1" Kishida claimed the championship, defeating Zeng "XIAOHAI" Zhuojun in the grand final, marking the franchise’s return to competitive play after 26 years.
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Road to EWC 2026 - Qualifiers
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Mar 27th - Mar 29th
Birmingham, UK
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FATAL FURY: CotW at ROAD TO EWC 26: DreamHack Birmingham
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About
The newest entry in the Fatal Fury series, City of the Wolves brings together iconic characters from over two decades of history, with their fates intertwining in a battle for glory. OG fighters like Terry Bogard face newcomers like Cristiano Ronaldo across vibrant, gritty cities, while players master each character’s distinct fighting style in intense one-on-one matches that combine old-school combos with new moves requiring both honed skill and strategic mind games.
Fatal Fury’s esports community has quickly formed around this long-awaited return, with top players from other fighting games, including Street Fighter, jumping in to test their skills. The Esports World Cup has become the proving ground for these pros, as they compete in high-stakes matches that showcase the game’s fresh roster, mechanics, and intense competitive action to a global audience.
News
2026
EWC26 Opening Ceremony ft. DJ Snake, Aya Nakamura & Theodora
The Esports World Cup 2026 officially begins with a live Opening Ceremony at La Seine Musicale in Paris on 8 July 2026.
2026
Co-stream for rewards: The Esports Foundation Creator Program
The Esports Foundation Creator Program gives approved co-streamers the chance to earn rewards, complete missions, and climb leaderboards by sharing the tournament with their communities. Earn incredible rewards, grow your audience, and give back to the community that supports you — all while streaming your favorite games!
2026
Road to EWC: May 2026
May marked a major milestone on the Road to EWC. From the announcement that EWC 2026 will be hosted in Paris, France, to pivotal qualification battles at DreamHack Atlanta and EVO Japan, the competitive picture continued to take shape.
2026
Sign Up for Last Chance Qualifiers!
Registration for the Last Chance Qualifier is now open.
