The Esports World Cup (EWC) returns in 2026. The global esports competition, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is entering its third year since its launch in 2024. The Esports World Cup (EWC) features a variety of renowned esports competitions across various game categories, highlighting the global esports competitive scene. The Esports World Cup (EWC) is also a significant event. Held at Riyadh Boulevard City, the EWC is held in various prestigious venues.

It's no wonder that the Esports World Cup (EWC) is eagerly awaited by esports fans worldwide. The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has released the schedule for this year. Hopefully, by knowing the details of the schedule, fans can quickly plan their attendance and which game categories they're interested in participating in this multi-game competition. What are the detailed information regarding the Esports World Cup 2026 schedule for all game categories? Read the full review here.

Esports World Cup 2026 Schedule for All Game Categories

The 2026 Esports World Cup competition will return in mid-year, specifically between July and August. Generally, the EWC 2026 schedule will run from July 6, 2026, to August 23, 2026. Each competition across all games will be contested weekly, with three to four game categories in each. Fans can choose and customize which game categories they want to watch.

Here is the detailed EWC 2026 schedule for all game categories:

As we can see above, the first week (Week 1) will feature several competitions, including Valorant at the Esports World Cup, which will be Valorant's second appearance at the EWC. Then there will be the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS): Split 1 Playoffs, DOTA 2, and Fatal Fury 8: City of Wolves. The first week will run from July 6-12, as scheduled by the organizers.

Next, the second week (Week 2) will feature several competitions, including League of Legends (LoL) at the Esports World Cup, Free Fire (FF) at the Esports World Cup, DOTA 2, and the MLBB Woman's Invitational (MWI). Please note, any unfinished competitions from the first week will be carried over to the following week. The second week will run from July 13-19, as scheduled by the organizers.

Week 3 continues with various competitions, including the EA FC Pro World Championship, PUBG: Battlegrounds, and Teamfight Tactics. This week differs from other weeks in that it only features three game categories, with no additions or continuations from previous weeks. This week's schedule runs from July 20-26, according to the organizers' schedule.

Week 4 includes the Overwatch Champions Series, Call of Duty Warzone, MLBB Mid-Season Cup (MSC), and Street Fighter 6. Week 4 will run from July 27-August 2, according to information shared by the organizers. Week 5 will feature several competitions, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, the PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC), and the Honor of Kings World Cup (KWC).

Week 5 will run from August 3-9, 2026, according to the organizers' schedule. Furthermore, for the final two weeks, Week 6 and Week 7, there will be several competitions: Rocket League at the Esports World Cup, PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC) (a continuation of the previous week), CHESS, Rainbow 6: Siege, Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) at the Esports World Cup, Fortnite Reload Elite Series, CrossFire, and Trackmania, each of which will be held from August 10-16, 2026, for Week 6 and August 17-23, 2026, for Week 7.

So, that's the detailed schedule for the EWC 2026 Esports World Cup. Which event are you planning to attend, gamers? Don't forget to follow your favorite team's progress and make sure you enjoy the excitement and splendor of the Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Bring your friends, family, and/or significant other and experience the world's biggest esports competition.

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