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 - Qualifiers
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2026
Fortnite Reload Elite Series Championship at EWC26
From 19th – 22nd August 2026, 40 duos will compete for glory on the global stage for a share of the $1,000,000 prize pool.
2026
Road to EWC: January 2026
January set the tone for 2026 with a burst of elite competition across multiple titles, delivering early answers and even more questions as the Road to EWC gathered speed. From championship crowns in Apex Legends and EA Sports FC to a landmark announcement for Trackmania at the Esports World Cup 2026, the opening month of the year showcased just how competitive esports has become.
2026
Vejrgang controls the pitch at the FC Pro 26 Open
The FC Pro 26 Open closed with a statement performance from Anders Vejrgang, who claimed the first major Open title of the EA SPORTS FC 26 season at the Television Centre in London. Against a field stacked with international contenders, the Danish standout delivered a composed run through group play and the knockout stage to secure the trophy.
2026
Aurora Gaming PH Wins M7 World Championship in Convincing Fashion
The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang World Championship reached its thrilling conclusion as Aurora Gaming PH lifted the M7 trophy after a commanding performance in the Grand Final.
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.
