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2026
Aug 04 - Aug 07, 2026
TEKKEN 8 at EWC 26 returns for its third year at the Esports World Cup, with Lim “ULSAN” Soo-hoon entering as the two-time defending champion after winning both the 2024 and 2025 titles. ULSAN will look to extend his legacy while other players look to end his reign and begin one of their own.
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Road to EWC 2026 - Qualifiers
About
TEKKEN 8 continues the series’ long-running narrative while delivering fast, technical action built around deep character mastery. Each fighter brings a distinct style shaped by signature mechanics like Rage Arts, the Heat System, and split-second counterplay. Players must balance aggression and defense, learning when to pressure opponents, convert openings into combos, and manage momentum across each round. Success depends on precision, matchup knowledge, and the ability to adapt instantly as fights escalate.
The TEKKEN community is one of the oldest in all of esports, being built over decades of arcade, offline, international, and online competition. At EWC, TEKKEN 8 stands as the crossroads for generations of players, where legends continute to add to their legacy while new challengers push the competition forward.
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.
2026
Nongshim RedForce brings home VCT Masters Santiago trophy
Nongshim RedForce dominated VCT Masters Santiago, sweeping Paper Rex 3-0 in the Grand Final at Espacio Riesco in Santiago, Chile. The victory earned them the $350,000 top prize and 6 VCT Points, placing them among the top teams in the current VALORANT field.
2026
Road to EWC: February 2026
February pushed the Road to EWC forward, delivering key results and shaping the competitive landscape for the season ahead. FaZe Clan claimed the Six Invitational trophy in Rainbow Six Siege, Team Vitality expanded into PUBG and Crossfire, and major qualifiers were confirmed, giving Clubs and players clear opportunities to secure their spot in Riyadh.
2026
Road to EWC Qualifiers at DreamHack Birmingham
Cheer from the audience stands and support your favorite players as they fight for a spot at EWC 2026.
