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2026 Club Partner Program

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40 Elite Clubs Selected for $20M Initiative

The Esports World Cup Foundation has selected 40 premier esports organizations for the 2026 edition of its Club Partner Program. This $20 million initiative provides strategic funding to help clubs expand their operations and reach more fans worldwide.

With over $100 million distributed to clubs over the past three years, the program has become a cornerstone of the global esports ecosystem. The 2026 cohort represents every major region, including North America, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, Brazil, and India.

The 40 Partner Clubs

100 Thieves
9z Globant
All Gamers
Alpha7 Esports
Cloud9
Edward Gaming
Fluxo W7M
Fnatic
FURIA
FUT Esports
G2 Esports
GAM Esports
Gen.G
Gentle Mates
GodLike
HEROIC
JD Gaming
LEVIATAN
MOUZ
NAVI
NIP.eStar
NRG
ONIC
REJECT
S8UL
Sentinels
T1
Team Falcons
Team Heretics
Team Liquid
Team RRQ
Team Secret
Team Spirit
Team Vitality
Titan Esports Club
Twisted Minds
Virtus.pro
Weibo Gaming
Wolves Esports
ZETA DIVISION

The EWC 2026 Club Partners are: 100 Thieves, 9z Globant, All Gamers, Alpha7 Esports, Cloud9, Edward Gaming, Fluxo W7M, Fnatic, FURIA, FUT Esports, G2 Esports, GAM Esports, Gen.G, Gentle Mates, GodLike, HEROIC, JD Gaming, LEVIATAN, MOUZ, NAVI, NIP.eStar, NRG, ONIC, REJECT, S8UL, Sentinels, T1, Team Falcons, Team Heretics, Team Liquid, Team RRQ, Team Secret, Team Spirit, Team Vitality, Titan Esports Club, Twisted Minds, Virtus.pro, Weibo Gaming, Wolves Esports, ZETA DIVISION.

Program Impact

Clubs receive six-figure base funding to grow their brands and audiences leading up to the Esports World Cup 2026. This support enables organizations to invest in new game titles and talent.

The 40 selected clubs reach a combined audience of over 300 million fans globally, highlighting the massive scale and influence of the program in shaping the future of competitive gaming.

FAQ — Club Program

The 40 elite clubs include 100 Thieves, G2 Esports, T1, Team Liquid, Fnatic, Cloud9, NAVI, and Indian representatives S8UL and GodLike Esports, among others.
Selected clubs receive six-figure base funding (up to $1 million) to support their operations, marketing, and fan engagement leading up to the Esports World Cup. Additional funding is available through merit-based campaigns and bounties.
No. Participation in the Club Partner Program does not guarantee a spot at EWC 2026. All clubs must qualify through traditional methods for each game's tournament.
Up to 8 top clubs from the 2025 EWC Club Championship ranking receive direct invitations. Remaining spots are filled through an open application process, evaluated on competitive history, multi-game participation, fan engagement metrics, and growth plans.