Esports World Cup 2026 Tickets on Sale Now

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (January 22, 2026) — The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today officially opened tickets sales for the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC), the world’s largest esports event, set to return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 6 through August 23. The first wave of ticket options for fans is now live at esportsworldcup.com and through international ticketing partners Tixr (US and EU), Webook (Middle East and Saudi Arabia), Platinumlist (Middle East and India), and Damai (China), alongside special travel packages from Saudia Holidays available to first purchasers.

EWC 2026 will feature a record-breaking $75 million prize pool that reflects the evolution of the EWC as a premier sporting event and the anchor multi-title competition within the global esports ecosystem. Over 2,000 players representing more than 200 Clubs and over 100 countries will compete in Riyadh in the industry-leading cross-game Club Championship that is now a focal point of the esports calendar.

Early Bird ticket options available today, include:

• The Weekly All-Access Pass, offering the best value to international visitors, with unlimited event access, fast-track access to all esports stages, festival experiences, and a limited-edition goodie bag.
• The Premium Tournament Pass, offering fast-track entry to every match of the selected game tournament, plus a limited-edition goodie bag.
• The Esports Embassy experience, offering high-end hospitality in a luxurious private environment, with premium viewing lounges, curated food and beverages, and private meeting spaces.

Limited-edition goodie bags for Weekly All-Access and Premium Tournament purchases contain a collector coin, trading card, aluminium water bottle, tote bag, T-shirt, fridge magnet, merch voucher, and a collectible pin.

Saudia Holidays, the travel division of Saudia Airlines, the Kingdom’s national carrier, now also offers an all-in-one Early Bird package to experience the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, including return flights, hand-picked hotels near the action, and a free All-Access Pass for the full duration of the stay, with one simple booking and no hidden fees.

Regular Tournament Passes and Daily Passes will be released in the next wave of sales.

The EWCF has officially confirmed the weekly schedule for EWC 2026, locking in seven weeks of world-class competition. Below is the schedule for each EWC tournament, sorted by week.

Today’s ticket launch is accompanied by the release of the Totem of EWC 2026 film, introducing the Esports World Cup Trophy System that defines how victory is recognized at EWC. Built around four elements, the Champion’s Key, the Game Trophies, the Club Championship Trophy, and the Totem, the system turns every tournament win into a permanent part of EWC history, with champions’ Keys embedded into a landmark monument in Riyadh. Fans attending this summer will see that story unfold live as the world’s best players and Clubs compete for tournament titles, and ultimately, the Esports World Cup Club Championship crown.

To learn more about EWC, visit esportsworldcup.com and follow Esports World Cup Foundation on LinkedIn.

About The Esports World Cup

The Esports World Cup (EWC) is a premier annual sporting event and global celebration of competitive excellence and esports fandom. The competition features a unique cross-game format that pits the world's top esports Clubs against one another for the largest prize pool in esports history. Returning to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the summer of 2026, the EWC will bring gaming and esports communities together again to crown the next Esports World Cup Club Champion. esportsworldcup.com

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