FCPro World Championship 2026 Brings Elite EA FC Action to Riyadh

The FCPro World Championship 2026 has been officially locked in as one of the headline events at the Esports World Cup 2026. This marks the return of top EA Sports FC action to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Besides a large prize pot, the schedule includes worldwide events and the presence of many world-class teams and athletes at FC Pro's premier event. It makes the upcoming edition another record-setting event for EA FC 26.

FCPro World Championship 2026 Dates and Location Confirmed

The FC Pro World Championship 2026 be hosted from July 22 to July 26, 2025, which falls in Week 3 of the Esports World Cup 2026 calendar. The tournament will take place in Riyadh again this year, as it continues to serve as the Esports World Cup's host city.

The championship event will be played on FC 26 as its format, as this installment as the premiere for competitive play. As we have seen in past years, only players from official qualifying pathways will be eligible for entry into this event. Therefore, the best 32 players will compete in this FC Pro tournament.

$75 Million Esports World Cup 2026

The Esports World Championship 2026 is set to make history with the largest ever prize money total in competitive gaming, at $75 million. More than $39 million of that amount is allocated to individual game championships, including the FCPro World Championship 2026.

EA and tournament officials have not yet made public the specific prize amount for FC Pro, but this event also plays an integral part within the $30 million Club Championship. The results from FC Pro feed directly into club rankings. Any player or club that wins a game championship after advancing through a Last Chance Qualifier receives a $50,000 bonus, which is particularly relevant given how FC Pro is structured for qualification.

Meanwhile, you can check out our recent coverage on FC Pro Open Season 4 rewards.