Select Year
2026
100 Thieves
VOD
Results
Standings
| rank | Club | Prize Pool | CC Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1st |  100 Thieves | $600,000 | +1,000 |
2nd |  NRG | $340,000 | +750 |
3rd |  Nongshim RedForce | $220,000 | +500 |
4th |  BBL Esports | $140,000 | +300 |
5th |  Team Vitality  Gentle Mates  Team Heretics  MIBR.LOS | $90,000 | +200 |
9th |  Edward Gaming  Karmine Corp  G2 Esports  AG.AL | $55,000 | - |
13th |  Team RRQ  Paper Rex  Xi Lai Gaming  Global Esports | $30,000 | - |
Participating Clubs
Road to EWC 2026 - Qualifiers
100%
16/16 Slots Claimed
Mar 31st - May 17th
China
1 Club Qualifies
VCT China: Stage 1
completed
Apr 1st - May 17th
Europe, Middle East, Africa
1 Club Qualifies
VCT EMEA: Stage 1
completed
Apr 3rd - May 17th
Asia-Pacific
1 Club Qualifies
VCT Pacific: Stage 1
completed
May 12th - May 20th
China
2 Clubs Qualify
VALORANT at ROAD TO EWC 26: Online Qualifier
completed
Apr 10th - May 24th
Americas
1 Club Qualifies
VCT Americas: Stage 1
completed
May 11th - May 31st
Europe, Middle East, Africa
3 Clubs Qualify
VALORANT at ROAD TO EWC 26: Online Qualifier
completed
Mar 31st - May 17th
China
1 Club Qualifies
VCT China: Stage 1
completed
Apr 1st - May 17th
Europe, Middle East, Africa
1 Club Qualifies
VCT EMEA: Stage 1
completed
Apr 3rd - May 17th
Asia-Pacific
1 Club Qualifies
VCT Pacific: Stage 1
completed
May 12th - May 20th
China
2 Clubs Qualify
VALORANT at ROAD TO EWC 26: Online Qualifier
completed
Rulebook
About
VALORANT features a roster of iconic agents across four roles: Duelist, Initiator, Sentinel, and Controller. Duelists excel at site entry with abilities designed to create openings, Initiators gather intel and disrupt enemy defenses, Sentinels lock down areas with defensive tools, and Controllers reshape the battlefield with smokes and walls. Matches are 5v5 and round-based, with teams switching between attacking and defending sites at halftime. Attackers aim to plant and detonate the spike, while defenders work to prevent its activation. Every decision, from ability usage to positioning, is amplified by a dynamic in-game economy that rewards careful planning and precise execution.
Since its launch, VALORANT has become one of the most popular esports titles in the world. High-level competition showcases elite individual skill, strategic depth, and intense team coordination, while rivalries and storylines keep fans invested across every tournament. Managing credits for weapons, armor, and abilities adds a layer of tactical strategy, making each round a high stakes test of preparation and teamwork. Built around classic plant-or-defuse gameplay, VALORANT has quickly risen to contend for the top spot in the competitive esports scene since its debut in 2020, cementing Riot Games’ approach as a defining entry in the genre.
News
2026
Top Fan Fest Highlights of EWC 26 Week 5
Week 5 of the 2026 Esports World Cup is officially underway, bringing new activations, interactive experiences, and community events to Fan Fest. With opportunities to compete in gaming challenges, connect with creators, earn rewards through EWC Quests, and experience the first public hands-on of Modern Warfare 4 in Europe, Fan Fest continues to offer fans new ways to engage with EWC 26.
2026
EWC 26 Fan Fest Week 4 Recap
Week 4 of Fan Fest at the Esports World Cup 2026 delivered another round of unforgettable experiences, as clubs, developers, and creators joined fans at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles for the biggest esports celebration in Paris.
2026
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 at EWC 26 Survival Guide
New year, new game, same high stakes. Call of Duty returns to the 2026 Esports World Cup with Black Ops 7, as 16 of the world's best teams head to Paris from August 5-9 to compete for a share of the $1.8 million prize pool and the EWC title.
2026
CoD: Warzone at EWC 2026 Champion: G2 Esports Redeem Themselves
G2 Esports defeated 15 other teams to secure the Warzone Resurgence Series Championship at the Esports World Cup 2026. In the 11-game Grand Final series, the European club reached Match Point in Game 10 before closing out the championship one game later. Congratulations to G2 Esports on the title victory.
