Jul 28 - Jul 31, 2026

Street Fighter 6 at EWC 26 continues the event's tradition of elite one-on-one competition where skill and knowledge define success on the global stage. The tournament builds on the legacy established by Zeng “Xiao Hai” Zhuojun, who captured the Street Fighter 6 titles in both the inaugural and second years of competition.

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Street Fighter 6 carries the legacy of the arcade era into modern competition, blending classic characters like Ryu and Chun-Li with newcomers such as A.K.I. and JP. Its fast-paced one-on-one battles emphasize precise movement, aggressive combo routes, and split-second decision-making, with best-of-three matches demanding constant adaptation and sharp reads.


The Street Fighter community is one of the most established in competitive gaming, shaped by decades of rivalries, regional styles, and offline tournament culture. Players from Japan, the Americas, Europe, and beyond converge at global events, where living legends and rising stars clash to define the next chapter of Street Fighter.

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.