EWC 2026 Schedule
The full seven-week breakdown of the Esports World Cup. Mark your calendars for the biggest games on the planet.
EWC 2026 full schedule: Week 1 (Jul 6–12): Valorant, Apex Legends, Dota 2, Fatal Fury. Week 2 (Jul 13–19): League of Legends, Free Fire, Dota 2, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women's International. Week 3 (Jul 20–26): EA Sports FC, PUBG Battlegrounds, Teamfight Tactics, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup. Week 4 (Jul 27–Aug 2): Overwatch 2, Call of Duty: Warzone Resurgence Series, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup, Street Fighter 6. Week 5 (Aug 4–9): Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, PUBG Mobile Week 1, Honor of Kings Week 2, TEKKEN 8. Week 6 (Aug 11–16): Rocket League, PUBG Mobile Week 2, Chess, Rainbow Six Siege. Week 7 (Aug 17–23): Counter Strike 2, Fortnite Reload: Elite Series, Trackmania, Crossfire.
Week 1
- ValorantJul 09 - 12, 2026
- Apex LegendsJul 07 - 11, 2026
- Dota 2Jul 07 - 19, 2026
- Fatal Fury: City of the WolvesJul 08 - 11, 2026
Week 2
- League of LegendsJul 15 - 19, 2026
- Free FireJul 15 - 18, 2026
- Dota 2Jul 07 - 19, 2026
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women's InternationalJul 14 - 18, 2026
Week 3
- EA Sports FC Pro World ChampionshipJul 22 - 26, 2026
- PUBG: BattlegroundsJul 21 - 26, 2026
- Teamfight TacticsJul 21 - 25, 2026
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season CupJul 22 - Aug 01, 2026
Week 4
- Overwatch Champions SeriesJul 29 - Aug 02, 2026
- Call of Duty: Warzone Resurgence SeriesJul 30 - Aug 02, 2026
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season CupJul 22 - Aug 01, 2026
- Street Fighter 6Jul 29 - Aug 01, 2026
Week 5
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7Aug 05 - 09, 2026
- PUBG Mobile World CupAug 06 - 16, 2026
- Honor of Kings (KWC)Jul 30 - Aug 08, 2026
- TEKKEN 8Aug 05 - 08, 2026
Week 6
- Rocket LeagueAug 12 - 16, 2026
- PUBG Mobile World CupAug 06 - 16, 2026
- ChessAug 11 - 15, 2026
- Rainbow Six SiegeAug 04 - 15, 2026
Week 7
- Counter-Strike 2Aug 19 - 23, 2026
- Fortnite Reload: Elite SeriesAug 19 - 22, 2026
- TrackmaniaAug 19 - 22, 2026
- CrossFireAug 18 - 22, 2026
Schedule Note
Specific match times and brackets are announced leading up to each week's competition. The Esports World Cup follows a compact tournament structure designed for maximum intensity. All games are broadcast live from Paris.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does EWC 2026 start?
The Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 officially begins on July 6, 2026, in Paris, France.
What games are in EWC 2026 Week 1?
Week 1 (July 6–12) features tournaments for Valorant, Apex Legends, Dota 2, and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.
Where is EWC 2026 held?
The entire tournament is hosted at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris, France.
How many weeks is EWC 2026?
EWC 2026 is a 7-week festival of esports, running from July 6 until the final championships on August 23, 2026.
What time does EWC 2026 start?
Match times will be announced closer to the event, but broadcasts typically align with Arabia Standard Time (AST/UTC+3) for global consistency.
Is EWC 2026 in Paris or Riyadh?
EWC 2026 is officially being held in Paris, France, at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, bringing the global tournament to Europe!
How do I buy tickets for EWC 2026?
Tickets for EWC 2026 in Paris are on sale now at esportsworldcup.com/tickets Passes start from €7 across all 7 weeks of competition.
What is the EWC 2026 Club Championship prize?
The Club Championship features a massive $30,000,000 prize pool, with an incredible $7,000,000 going straight to the winner.
Is Tekken 8 or Marvel Rivals at EWC 2026?
Yes! Tekken 8 is officially scheduled for Week 5 (August 5 - 8). Marvel Rivals has not been officially confirmed for the 2026 schedule yet.