Jul 6 - Aug 23 2026
IT'S TIME TO RISE ABOVE
The Esports World Cup is more than a tournament — it’s a lifetime of ambition realized. Players from every corner of the globe push through qualifiers, regional battles, and grueling challenges to earn their place on the world stage.
Road to EWC 2026
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Jun 3rd - Jun 8th
Mekong
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M Challenge Cup Mekong Season 7
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Apr 4th - Jun 13th
Latin America
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Free Fire World Series LATAM 2026: EWC Qualifiers
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Apr 16th - Jun 14th
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2026 MCT AMER.
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Apr 16th - Jun 14th
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2026 MCT AMER
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Jun 3rd - Jun 8th
Mekong
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M Challenge Cup Mekong Season 7
Ongoing
Apr 4th - Jun 13th
Latin America
2 Clubs Qualify
Free Fire World Series LATAM 2026: EWC Qualifiers
Ongoing
Apr 16th - Jun 14th
Americas
1 Club Qualifies
2026 MCT AMER.
Ongoing
Club Qualification Ranking
# | +/- | club | title defenders | game ecosystem | ewc open qualifiers | total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 0 |  Team Falcons | 1 | 17 | 2 | 20 |
2 | 0 |  Team Vitality | 1 | 11 | 2 | 14 |
3 | 0 |  AG.AL | 2 | 7 | 4 | 13 |
4 | 2 |  Virtus.Pro | 0 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
5 | 0 |  Aurora Gaming | 0 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
6 | 2 |  Twisted Minds | 2 | 6 | 1 | 9 |
7 | 3 |  Team Liquid | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
8 | 1 |  S8UL Esports | 0 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
9 | 1 |  Gen.G Esports | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
10 | 1 |  GodLike Esports | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
11 | 0 |  NIP.eStar | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
12 | 3 |  Geekay Esports | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
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2026
Sign Up for Last Chance Qualifiers!
Registration for the Last Chance Qualifier is now open.
2026
Road to EWC: May 2026
May marked a major milestone on the Road to EWC. From the announcement that EWC 2026 will be hosted in Paris, France, to pivotal qualification battles at DreamHack Atlanta and EVO Japan, the competitive picture continued to take shape.
2026
EWC26 Paris Tickets are live
Get ready for the electric atmosphere of esports arenas, to spot your favorite clubs and players, and the chance to gather together with your community: EWC26 Paris will be an unforgettable experience at the
2026
Esports World Cup 2026 to be hosted in Paris, France
Esports World Cup 2026 will now be hosted in Paris, France, from JUL 6 - AUG 23
Who Will Rise Up?
No matter where you’re from or what language you speak, you only need one thing to qualify for the Esports World Cup: passion for the game.
Qualifiers For All
The Road to EWC is the global qualification pathway that turns ambition into opportunity. Through publisher and independently run circuts, players earn their place at EWC by proving themselves against elite competition in their region, gaining both experience and visibility along the way.
Become a Champion
This path is intentionally demanding. Qualifying for the Esports World Cup is never easy, but it has also produced some of the event’s most memorable stories. In EA FC 2024, João "jafonsogv" Vasconcelos fought through the Last Chance Qualifier in Riyadh before going on to win the EA Sport FC main event. Last year, Team Falcons entered the Overwatch Champions Series 2025 Midseason Championship through the Last Chance Qualifier and completed a remarkable run that ended with them lifting the trophy. Road to EWC rewards perseverance, and for those who endure it, the payoff can be historic.
