Esports Nations Cup 2026 Eligibility Rules Could Surprise Some Players

The Esports World Cup Foundation have finally unveiled Esports Nations Cup Player Eligibility. A recent X post from @ENC_EN has revealed a detailed blueprint about how a player can be eligible to represent their respective country.

Esports Nations Cup is scheduled to begin on November 2, 2026. The tournament will run for four weeks, raising curtains on November 29, 2026. On top of that, it also features a $20 Million USD prize pool. In this article, we will discuss everything about the Player Eligibility for ENC 2026.

EWCF Reveals Blueprints of National Representation for ENC 2026

The final blueprint of Esports Nations Cup Player Eligibility has been finally revealed in a recent post from @ENC_EN. A player can be as small as 13 years old to represent their respective nation on the global stage (for some games). Keeping that in mind, let's discuss other key criteria players need to follow:

Player Fundamentals

Players need to be at least 13 years old to be eligible to represent their respective nation. The age barrier, however, varies by each game.

Nationality Related Rules

Regardless of which country any player represents, they must hold a valid citizenship for at least one year continuously. Do remember that the citizenship criteria will be counted before the roster lock season.

Roster and Substitutes

Here's a table to understand the roster construction for the ENC 2026:

Deadlines for Submissions

Here are the key dates for submissions:

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Titles That Are Part of ENC 2026

Several competitive titles from the current market will be a part of ENC 2026, and player(s) can represent their nation in that particular setup.

That said, here's a list of games and other details:

That's all we have to discuss on Esports Nations Cup Player Eligibility. If you're an aspiring esports athlete, follow our Road to EWC 2026 Guide.