EWC26 Week 1 Overview

Fans can also look forward to the Esports World Cup Opening Ceremony, taking place on July 8 at La Seine Musicale in Paris, as competition continues across multiple venues in Paris. By the end of the week, champions will be crowned in VALORANT, Apex Legends, and FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, while Dota 2 continues into Week 2.

VALORANT at EWC 26

VALORANT at the Esports World Cup 2026 is already underway, with the 16 qualified teams battling through the group stage after play began on July 2. As Week 1 begins, every match carries added weight as teams fight to secure a place in the playoffs. The tournament culminates on July 12, with the third-place match followed by the grand final beginning at 12PM CEST.

ALGS at EWC 26

Forty of the world's best Apex Legends squads will descend on the Qiddiya City Grid as ALGS at EWC 26 gets underway on July 7 at 12PM CEST. Teams will battle through the group stage before the Survival Stage determines the final contenders for championship Saturday. The tournament concludes with the Match Point Grand Final on July 12, where one team will claim the title and the largest share of the $2 million prize pool.

FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves at EWC 26

The Last Chance Qualifier concludes on July 5, completing the 16-player field for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves at EWC 26. Competition resumes on July 8 inside the Allianz Vault, where players will battle through the group stage for a place in the playoffs. The tournament reaches its climax on July 11, when one competitor will be crowned champion.

Dota 2 at EWC 26

Dota 2 returns to the Esports World Cup with 16 of the world's best teams competing for a share of the $3 million prize pool. The tournament begins during the opening week, with teams battling through the group stage as they look to secure their place in the elimination rounds. While the action starts in Week 1, the tournament continues into Week 2, where the playoffs and championship match will decide this year's winner.

Last Chance Qualifier EA SPORTS FC 26

The road to the EA SPORTS FC 26 main event begins with the Last Chance Qualifier at the stc Contenders Arena. Starting on July 9, players will battle for the final places in the main tournament, with every match carrying enormous stakes as competitors fight to keep their Esports World Cup dreams alive.