The Esports World Cup 2026 schedule runs from July 6 through August 23 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a record $75 million prize pool spread across 24 of the world’s biggest game titles. From Counter-Strike 2 and League of Legends to EA Sports FC, Street Fighter 6, and Call of Duty, this is the largest esports festival of the year. Below is the full week-by-week schedule, how to watch every match, and free printable brackets for the biggest games so you can predict the champions yourself.
Last updated: July 24, 2026. Game dates can shift; confirm the latest times on the official Esports World Cup site.
Esports World Cup 2026: Quick Facts
Last updated: July 24, 2026
- Dates: July 6 to August 23, 2026.
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Prize pool: $75 million, a record for esports.
- Games: 24 titles, from Counter-Strike 2 and League of Legends to EA Sports FC and Street Fighter 6.
- How to watch: free on Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok.
Esports World Cup 2026 Schedule by Week
The festival is split into seven weeks, with different games crowning champions each week. All dates are local to Riyadh and may shift as brackets progress.
| Week | Games | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Dota 2, Apex Legends, Fatal Fury, Valorant | Jul 6-12 |
| Week 2 | Dota 2 finals, Mobile Legends Women’s, Free Fire, League of Legends | Jul 13-19 |
| Week 3 | Teamfight Tactics, PUBG: Battlegrounds, EA Sports FC | Jul 21-26 |
| Week 4 | Street Fighter 6, Call of Duty: Warzone, Mobile Legends MSC, Overwatch 2 | Jul 28-Aug 2 |
| Week 5 | Tekken 8, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Honor of Kings, PUBG Mobile | Aug 4-9 |
| Week 6 | PUBG Mobile finals, Chess, Rainbow Six Siege, Rocket League | Aug 11-16 |
| Week 7 | Trackmania, Crossfire, Reload Elite Series, Counter-Strike 2 | Aug 17-23 |
How to Watch the Esports World Cup 2026
Every match streams for free. Official Esports World Cup broadcasts run on Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok, alongside publisher-owned streams for individual games and approved community co-streams. There is no traditional US TV window, so the official channels and each game’s own esports broadcast are the way to follow the action live.
Free Printable Brackets for Esports World Cup Games
Want to predict the winners? Print a bracket for the biggest Esports World Cup titles and fill it in as the tournament plays out.
- Printable Valorant Tournament Bracket
- Printable League of Legends Bracket
- Printable Call of Duty Bracket
- Printable Street Fighter Bracket
- Printable EA FC Bracket
- Printable Rocket League Bracket
- All Printable Sports & Esports Brackets
Frequently Asked Questions: Esports World Cup 2026
When is the Esports World Cup 2026?
The Esports World Cup 2026 runs from July 6 to August 23, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Different games hold their tournaments across seven weeks, ending with the Counter-Strike 2 finals on August 20-23.
How big is the Esports World Cup 2026 prize pool?
The total prize pool is $75 million across all 24 games and the Club Championship, the largest in esports history.
What games are in the Esports World Cup 2026?
The event features 24 titles including Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends, Valorant, Dota 2, EA Sports FC, Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Call of Duty, Rocket League, Overwatch 2, PUBG, Mobile Legends, Free Fire, Honor of Kings, Rainbow Six Siege, and even Chess.
How can I watch the Esports World Cup 2026?
All matches stream free on the official Esports World Cup channels on Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok, plus each game’s own publisher broadcast and approved community co-streams.
