The Esports World Cup 2026 changed location and will be held in Paris instead of Saudi Arabia. Still featuring 24 massive titles spanning across seven straight weeks of non-stop action, over 2,000 players from 200 clubs in 100+ countries will battle for a record $75 million prize pool.
Expect tactical shooters like VALORANT and Counter-Strike 2, MOBAs such as Dota 2 and League of Legends, battle royales like PUBG and Warzone, and even Chess, among others. This year’s lineup adds Fortnite and Trackmania, and will build on 750 million viewers from last year.
