Esports World Cup 2026: All the Confirmed Titles So Far

The Esports World Cup 2026 is already regarded as one of the highly anticipated events in competitive gaming, as it returns to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July 6 to August 24, 2026. Under the purview of the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF), in conjunction with ESL FACEIT Group, there will be a multi-game tournament featuring some of the best esports organizations in the world.

There will be 24 titles in total for the Esports World Cup 2026; while we await the final list of games to be played in Riyadh, thus far 20 games have been confirmed, and four games are still to be determined.

Confirmed Titles for Esports World Cup 2026

The EWCF has officially announced the initial 20 competitive titles to be featured in the Esports World Cup 2026. From sspanning first-person shooters, and MOBAs to fighting games, offering a diverse viewing and competitive experience, here are the EWC 2026 confirmed games:

• Apex Legends
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
• Call of Duty: Warzone
• Chess
• Counter-Strike 2
• Crossfire
• Dota 2
• EA Sports FC 26
• Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
• Free Fire
• Honor of Kings
• League of Legends
• Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
• Overwatch 2
• PUBG: Battlegrounds
• PUBG Mobile
• Rainbow Six Siege X
• Street Fighter 6
• Teamfight Tactics
• VALORANT

All of these titles have appeared in the previous edition of the Esports World Cup, and many of them also draw strong viewership on a regular basis. Many games have a developing global following, such as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Chess, and League of Legends, while first-person shooter and other competitive esports games, such as Counter-Strike 2 and Valorant, continue to have a strong presence. For those following the competitive scene closely, checking out the All Winners of Esports World Cup 2024 can offer a good look at returning champions and rivalries expected to continue in the 2026 edition.

Esports World Cup 2026 Titles Yet to Be Announced

The remaining four slots for the Esports World Cup 2026 are still under wraps, but speculation among fans and analysts points to a few likely candidates. Potential titles include:

• Marvel Rivals
• Riot’s 2v2 fighting game, 2XKO
• Rocket League
• Fortnite

The reason Fortnite didn't attend the 2025 event was due to what EWCF CEO Ralf Reichert describes as "lack of competitive tools" and "limited competitive ecosystem". However, Fortnite still gets a lot of viewership and still runs competitive tournaments, meaning it could possibly enter into the 2026 event, especially if one of the unannounced slots gets released.

Esports World Cup 2026 Dates and Venues

Taking place from July 6 to August 24, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Esports World Cup 2026 will consist of matches for each title throughout the event. Some titles will even feature multiple matches occurring simultaneously in backstage areas or festival zones.

The tournament will then be followed by the New Global Sport Conference (NGSC 2026), which demonstrates the increasing integration of esports and global sports initiatives in Saudi Arabia.

The 2026 Esports World Cup keeps growing in size and visibility. With four additional EWC 2026 games yet to be announced, fans can expect a surprising announcement and an entirely new competitive interest in the lead-up to the event.