The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) on Tuesday announced a total prize pool of USD 75 million for the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC), along with the full game lineup and competition schedule.
The global esports event will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 6 to August 23, 2026. More than 2,000 players and 200 esports clubs from over 100 countries are expected to compete across 25 tournaments featuring 24 game titles over seven weeks.
EWCF said the prize pool reinforces the Esports World Cup’s position as one of the world’s largest multi-title esports events. Of the total amount, USD 30 million will be allocated to the Club Championship, with the top 24 clubs receiving prizes. The winning club will receive USD 7 million. Individual game championships will collectively account for over USD 39 million in prize money.
The tournament lineup includes popular titles such as Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends, VALORANT, PUBG Mobile, EA Sports FC 26, Fortnite, Chess, Tekken 8 and Rocket League, among others.
Tickets for EWC 2026 will go on sale from January 22, 2026, through official platforms and international ticketing partners, including India-based Webook.
EWCF said the announcement follows the success of the 2025 edition, which recorded 750 million viewers globally and attracted over three million visitors during the event period in Riyadh.