Esports World Cup 2026: $75M Prize Pool and Full 7 Week Schedule Confirmed

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has dropped the bombshell a record $75 million prize pool for EWC 2026, fueling 25 tournaments across 24 games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 6 to August 23.

Over 2,000 players from 200+ clubs in 100+ countries battle for the championship, with $30 million earmarked for the Club Championship alone, which is up $3M from 2025.

Esports World Cup

Fresh faces Fortnite and Trackmania join the fray alongside staples like Dota 2, CS2, and Valorant. Champions crowned every Friday Sunday across multiple arenas.

Week by Week Schedule

Week 1: Jul 6-12

Week 2: Jul 13-19

Week 3: Jul 21-26

Week 4: Jul 28-Aug 2

Week 5: Aug 4-9

Week 6: Aug 11-15 (some extend)

Week 7: Aug 17-23

Prize Pool Highlights

$45M spread across tournaments (e.g., Dota 2/VALORANT/CS2/CoD BO7: $2M each; MLBB MSC: $3M; HoK WC: $3M; PUBGM WC: $3M).

Club winners pocket up to $7M.

Daniel Davis
Daniel Davis

Since: October 29, 2025

Hi, I’m Dan, an experienced esports journalist and author passionate about competitive gaming and digital culture. I specialize in titles like Counter Strike, Call of Duty, League of Legends, and Valorant. I’ve documented the rise of professional esports from local tournaments to global stages. With a sharp focus on player strategy, team chemistry, and the evolving industry landscape, I deliver in depth insight into the world’s most popular competitive games.

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