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2026
Jul 15 - Jul 19, 2026
League of Legends returns to the Esports World Cup with LoL at EWC 26, where the world’s top clubs clash for global glory after Gen.G Esports claimed a thrilling 3‑2 title in Riyadh at EWC 25. With powerhouse teams from around the world battling in high‑stakes international play, every match is a showcase of elite strategy and skill on esports’ biggest stage.
16
Competing Teams
$2,000,000
Prize Pool
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Participating Clubs
Road to EWC 2026 - Qualifiers
6%
1/16 Slots Claimed
Mar 28th - Jun 6th
South America
1 Club Qualifies
CBLOL: Split 1
ongoing
Mar 28th - Jun 7th
Europe, Middle East, Africa
1 Club Qualifies
LEC: Spring Split
ongoing
Apr 4th - Jun 7th
Asia-Pacific
1 Club Qualifies
LCP: Split 2
ongoing
Apr 4th - Jun 14th
North America
1 Club Qualifies
LCS: Spring Split
ongoing
Apr 1st - Jun 14th
Korea
1 Club Qualifies
LCK: Road to MSI
ongoing
China
1 Club Qualifies
LPL: Split 2
Mar 28th - Jun 6th
South America
1 Club Qualifies
CBLOL: Split 1
ongoing
Mar 28th - Jun 7th
Europe, Middle East, Africa
1 Club Qualifies
LEC: Spring Split
ongoing
Apr 4th - Jun 7th
Asia-Pacific
1 Club Qualifies
LCP: Split 2
ongoing
Apr 4th - Jun 14th
North America
1 Club Qualifies
LCS: Spring Split
ongoing
About
League of Legends is an ever-evolving multiplayer online battle arena featuring more than 170 champions, each with distinct abilities that elite players must master on Summoner’s Rift. Teams are built around five specialized roles: Top Lane, Jungle, Mid Lane, Bot Lane, and Support, where success demands precision, strategy and constant adaptation. At the highest level, coordinated execution create momentum swings and dramatic comebacks that define the game’s most memorable moments. With its enduring popularity, League of Legends remains one of the most
played games in the world and a cornerstone of the esports landscape. Matches unfold as two teams of five battle for lane control, objectives, and map dominance, upgrading their champions with items to gain an edge. Massive team fights can instantly shift the balance of power, while securing key jungle bosses provides critical economic and strategic advantages. While League of Legends is famously complex, victory ultimately comes down to decisive engagements, and no one in the world executes them better than these players.
News
2026
Road to EWC: March 2026
March pushed the Road to EWC forward, delivering decisive results across multiple esports titles and confirming key qualifiers for the season ahead. Nongshim RedForce dominated VCT Masters Santiago in VALORANT, T1’s Tseng “ZJZ” Chia-chen and Tsunehiro “Gachikun” Kanamori claimed top honors in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves and Street Fighter 6 at DreamHack Birmingham, and Trackmania and Call of Duty: Warzone qualifiers gave clubs and players a place to Riyadh.
2026
The Esports Foundation Club Partner Program 2026 is Here
40 of the world’s leading esports clubs are joining the program as partners for the 2026 season. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the esports landscape as clubs continue their qualification journey.
2026
ROAD to EWC: DreamHack Birmingham recap
T1's Tseng "ZJZ" Chia-chen conquered the FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves field and Tsunehiro "gachikun" Kanamori emerged victorious within the Street Fighter 6 competition at DreamHack Birmingham alongside intense Road to EWC qualifiers. Team Vitality's Thomas "Pac" Cole, along with eight other competitors, qualified for Trackmania at EWC 26 while Team Falcons and three other teams qualified for COD: Warzone at EWC 26.
2026
EWC 2026: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
The race for the ultimate crown in esports is heating up. As we look toward the summer of 2026, the Esports World Cup Club Championship is returning with even higher stakes, more refined rules, and a prize pool that redefines what it means to be the world’s best multi-title organization.
