The Esports World Cup 2026 is shaping up to be the most monumental event in the industry’s relatively short history. From July to August, hundreds of organizations and competitors will descend upon Riyadh to fight for the lion’s share of a $75 million prize pool, spread across a whopping 24 unique games and tournaments.
Below, the full Esports World Cup 2026 schedule is outlined for your perusal. If you’re waiting for a particular game to surface at this year’s Esports World Cup, look no further than the guide below. We’ve got every date for the entire Esports World Cup 2026 schedule.
All Esports World Cup Tournaments in Order
Here’s the full schedule for the Esports World Cup, tournament by tournament.
| Game | Start – End | Prize Pool | Clubs |
| VALORANT | Jul 2 – 12 | $2,000,000 | 16 |
| DOTA 2 | Jul 6 – 18 | $2,000,000 | 24 |
| Fatal Fury | Jul 7 – 10 | $1,000,000 | 32 |
| Apex Legends | Jul 7 – 11 | $2,000,000 | 40 |
| ML:BB Women’s | Jul 13 – 17 | $500,000 | 16 |
| League of Legends | Jul 15 – 19 | $2,000,000 | 16 |
| PUBG | Jul 21 – 26 | $2,000,000 | 24 |
| TFT | Jul 21 – 25 | $500,000 | 16 |
| FC26 | Jul 22 – 26 | TBC | TBC |
| ML:BB Mid-Season Cup | Jul 22 – Aug 1 | $3,000,000 | 16 |
| Street Fighter 6 | Jul 28 – 31 | $1,000,000 | 32 |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | Jul 29 – Aug 1 | $1,000,000 | TBC |
| Overwatch 2 | Jul 29 – Aug 2 | $1,000,000 | TBC |
| Rainbow Six Siege X | Aug 4 – 14 | $2,000,000 | 22 |
| Tekken 8 | Aug 4 – 7 | $1,000,000 | 32 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 | Aug 5 – 9 | $1,800,000 | 16 |
| Chess | Aug 11 – 15 | $1,500,000 | 21 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | Aug 12 – 23 | $2,000,000 | 32 |
| Free Fire | Aug 15 – 18 | $1,000,000 | 24 |
| Trackmania | Aug 17 – 21 | $500,000 | 32 |
| Crossfire | Aug 18 – 22 | $2,000,000 | 16 |
| Honor of Kings | TBC | $3,000,000 | TBC |
| Rocket League | TBC | $1,000,000 | 16 |
| Fortnite | TBC | $1,000,000 | 40 |
| PUBG Mobile | TBC | $3,000,000 | 32 |
In terms of games, competitors, and the prize pool, this is the biggest Esports World Cup since the event surfaced in 2023. Which game on the list are you most looking forward to watching? Let us know your thoughts on the Insider Gaming Discord server.
For more Insider Gaming coverage, check out the news that StarCraft II won’t be at the Esports World Cup this year
Grant has been gaming for 30+ years and in the industry for 10+. You'll probably find him playing a post-apocalyptic game or an extraction shooter somewhere.
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