Overview
- The tournament runs July 6 to August 23 in Riyadh, with tickets on sale January 22 at esportsworldcup.com and through partners including Webook, Damai and Tixr.
- Of the $75 million total, $30 million goes to the Club Championship with $7 million to the winning club, while individual game events and special awards share the remaining allocations.
- The 2026 lineup features 24 titles, with Fortnite reinstated and Trackmania added alongside staples such as League of Legends, Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2 and VALORANT.
- Across seven weeks, more than 2,000 players from over 200 clubs and 100-plus countries will compete in 25 tournaments.
- Organizers emphasize broader reach through platform-driven broadcasts, expanded storytelling formats and new collaborations with Korean partners for distribution and social content.