Almost the entire lineup of games for Esports Nations Cup 2026 has been revealed, with PUBG Mobile being the latest to be added, and only one title is left to be announced.
ENC in Riyadh will be a true world cup for esports, where players will represent their countries instead of their usual organizations. A total of 16 games will be a part of the inaugural edition, and here’s a complete breakdown by genre, format focus, and why each game matters.
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All Esports Nations Cup 2026 confirmed titles so far
At the time of writing, 15 out of the planned 16 titles for Esports Nations Cup 2026 have been confirmed, covering almost every major esports genre.
PUBG Mobile is the newest addition to the lineup, expanding the event’s mobile presence alongside existing titles. One more game is still unannounced, which you can expect to be revealed as the event nears.
Here’s the full list of confirmed games so far:
- Dota 2
- League of Legends
- VALORANT
- Counter-Strike 2
- Rainbow Six Siege
- Apex Legends
- PUBG: Battlegrounds
- PUBG Mobile
- Rocket League
- EA Sports FC
- Trackmania
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
- Honor of Kings
- Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
- Chess (in partnership with Chess.com)
Genre and platform breakdown
| Genre | Titles | Platform focus |
|---|---|---|
| PC MOBAs | Dota 2, League of Legends | PC |
| Mobile MOBAs | Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Honor of Kings | Mobile |
| Tactical or hero FPS | VALORANT, Counter-Strike 2, Rainbow Six Siege | PC |
| Battle royale | PUBG: Battlegrounds, Apex Legends, PUBG Mobile | PC and Mobile |
| Sports | EA Sports FC | Console or PC |
| Racing | Trackmania | PC |
| Hybrid sports | Rocket League | PC or Console |
| Fighting game | Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves | Console or PC |
| Strategy | Chess | PC or Mobile or Web |
MOBA titles at Esports Nations Cup 2026
Dota 2, League of Legends, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and Honor of Kings
Dota 2 is one of the flagship PC titles at the EWC and will continue doing so in the Nations Cup as well. National teams will replace the orgs, which means you might see star players from different clubs finally sharing the same jersey under one flag.
League of Legends was confirmed slightly later than some of the early announcements, but it instantly became one of the main attractions. Its inclusion gives the event a double-MOBA presence on PC alongside Dota 2.
MLBB holds down a massive portion of the mobile audience, especially in Southeast Asia, and its spot at the Nations Cup reflects that dominance. For mobile-focused fans, MLBB will likely be one of the biggest viewership drivers of the entire event.
Honor of Kings joins MLBB to form a powerful MOBA duo for mobiles. With its deep roots in China and growing international push, HoK’s inclusion helps the Nations Cup tap into a huge playerbase.
FPS and tactical shooter titles
Counter-Strike 2, VALORANT, Rainbow Six Siege
Counter-Strike 2 represents the legacy tactical FPS crowd and will be one of the most-watched PC titles at the event. The national team format should be interesting to watch, thanks to roster combinations, and especially for countries where top players are usually split across rival orgs.
VALORANT brings Riot’s modern tactical shooter flair with established VCT powerhouses across regions, where national teams could end up looking like superteams made from rivals within the same country.
Rainbow Six Siege rounds out the tactical shooter lineup and adds a distinct flavor with its destructible environments and heavy emphasis on information and utility. For Siege fans, national teams mean long-time rivals might finally play side-by-side.
Battle royale titles
PUBG: Battlegrounds, Apex Legends, PUBG Mobile
PUBG: Battlegrounds covers the traditional PC battle royale slot with its slower pacing, bigger maps, and focus on rotations and macro decision-making. With national lineups, teams will need to blend different philosophies and playstyles, and you can expect multi-map days and large lobbies.
Apex Legends brings a faster, ability-driven take on battle royale to the Nations Cup. Its mobility, third-party potential, and match point-style finals format usually produce tense endings where a single fight can decide everything.
PUBG Mobile is the latest confirmed title and a massive win for the mobile competitive community. This game already carries enormous viewership across regions like South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, so its presence in Riyadh feels almost inevitable.
Sports and Racing
EA Sports FC, Trackmania, Rocket League
EA Sports FC is a natural fit for a nation-focused tournament. Football video games have always mirrored real-world national rivalries, and this format lets players live that on a global esports stage.
Trackmania covers the pure racing and time-trial niche, emphasizing precision, consistency, and mental resilience over long sessions.
Rocket League sits between sports and arcade action, and its presence at the Nations Cup is almost tailor-made for a national format. With tight 3v3 play, high-octane aerial mechanics, and quick series, Rocket League will likely deliver some of the most explosive, highlight-heavy matches in the event.
Fighting and Strategy games
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and Chess
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves gives the fighting game community a dedicated slot on the Nations Cup stage. Fighting games naturally fit the scene and format, with one star player, one flag, and one bracket run, setting great regional pride here.
Chess might feel like the odd one out to some esports fans, but in a nation-based event, it actually fits perfectly. Online rapid formats, tiebreaker games, and star grandmasters under each country’s banner turn every match into a compact mental battle.
