The Esports World Cup Foundation reveals a record-breaking $75 million prize pool for EWC 2026, set to take place in Riyadh from July 6 to August 23 with 24 games.
The Esports World Cup Foundation dropped massive news. EWC 2026 returns to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a jaw-dropping $75 million prize pool. Over 2,000 players from 200 clubs across 100+ countries will battle for glory from July 6 through August 23.
This marks the world's largest multi-title esports event. Twenty-five tournaments across 24 games span seven intense weeks. The stakes? Life-changing money and the ultimate bragging rights.
EWC 2026 has a Record-Breaking Prize Pool
The $75 million prize pool cements EWC 2026 as esports royalty. That's not just numbers, it's support for players and clubs grinding year-round.
Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation, explains it best. "The life-changing prize pool exists to support the people at the heart of esports: the players and the Clubs that invest in them year after year. EWC is different because of the Club Championship. One title crowns a champion. EWC crowns the ultimate cross-game Club Champion."
EWC Club Championship Gets $30 Million
The flagship EWC Club Championship hands out $30 million to the top 24 clubs. That's $3 million more than last year. The winning club walks away with $7 million alone. Higher prize allocations spread across the remaining top finishers, too.
Last year's Club Championship went down to the wire. Seven clubs fought for the title in the final week. Expect 2026 to deliver similar drama.
Individual Game Championships Exceed $39 Million
Each game championship carries its own prize pool. Combined, they top $39 million. That's serious cash for individual teams dominating their titles.
The rest of the prize money goes to awards. MVP honors for every tournament, plus the Jafonso Award for players or clubs winning championships after qualifying through Last Chance Qualifiers. Publisher-led qualification events before Riyadh also distribute prizes.
Complete Games Lineup for EWC 2026
Twenty-four competitive titles showcase the best talent esports offers. New additions Fortnite and Trackmania join the roster. Here's the full lineup:
- Apex Legends,
- Call of Duty Black Ops 7,
- Call of Duty Warzone,
- Chess,
- Counter-Strike 2,
- Crossfire,
- Dota 2,
- EA Sports FC 26,
- FATAL FURY City of the Wolves,
- Fortnite,
- Free Fire,
- Honor of Kings,
- League of Legends,
- Mobile Legends Bang Bang,
- Overwatch 2,
- PUBG Battlegrounds,
- PUBG Mobile,
- Rocket League,
- Street Fighter 6,
- Teamfight Tactics,
- TEKKEN 8,
- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X,
- Trackmania, and
- VALORANT.
That covers shooters, MOBAs, sports, fighting games, racing, and even chess. Something for every fan.
Multi-Arena Setup Enhances Experience
EWC 2026 uses multiple arenas across Riyadh. Several championships run in parallel throughout seven weeks. This coordinated multi-venue schedule boosts fan experience and viewership. No more choosing between watching different games, catch them all.
Ticket Sales and Packages
Tickets went on sale January 22, 2026, through esportsworldcup.com and international partners like Webook, India, Damai, and Tixr.
Early bird options include Weekly Access Passes, Premium Tournament Passes, and Hospitality Packages for the Esports Embassy, the premium on-site destination. Grab yours before prices jump.
Well, EWC 2025 crushed it. It reached 750 million viewers worldwide and generated 350 million hours watched. Peak concurrent viewership hit 7.98 million during League of Legends at EWC '25.
Coverage spread across 28 platforms through 97 broadcast partners and over 800 channels in 35 languages. More than 3 million visitors attended the Riyadh event during the seven-week event.
Now, EWC 2026 aims even higher. Bigger prize pool, more games, expanded reach. The global esports calendar revolves around this event.