2026 Club Partner Program
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
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.