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    Esports World Cup 2026

    2026-07-07 00:00:00 - 2026-07-19 00:00:00
    Upcoming
    Dates
    2026-07-07 00:00:00 - 2026-07-19 00:00:00
    Country
    France
    Event tier
    S-Tier
    Event type
    Offline
    Prize pool
    $2,000,000
    Participants
    24 teams
    Group stage
    Matches
    RE
    2026-07-07 09:00:00
    Xtreme
    PR
    2026-07-07 09:00:00
    GL
    BetBoom
    2026-07-07 09:00:00
    Falcons
    lvlUP
    2026-07-07 11:30:00
    Aurora
    L1ga
    2026-07-07 11:30:00
    Nigma
    PTime
    2026-07-07 11:30:00
    Liquid
    Nemesis
    2026-07-07 14:00:00
    PARI
    Rekonix
    2026-07-07 14:00:00
    Vici
    MOUZ
    2026-07-07 14:00:00
    Spirit
    Circle
    2026-07-07 16:30:00
    1win
    LGD
    2026-07-07 16:30:00
    VP
    OG
    2026-07-07 16:30:00
    Yandex
    RE
    2026-07-08 09:00:00
    Falcons
    PR
    2026-07-08 09:00:00
    BetBoom
    GL
    2026-07-08 09:00:00
    Xtreme
    lvlUP
    2026-07-08 11:30:00
    Liquid
    L1ga
    2026-07-08 11:30:00
    PTime
    Nigma
    2026-07-08 11:30:00
    Aurora
    Nemesis
    2026-07-08 14:00:00
    Spirit
    Rekonix
    2026-07-08 14:00:00
    MOUZ
    Vici
    2026-07-08 14:00:00
    PARI
    Circle
    2026-07-08 16:30:00
    Yandex
    LGD
    2026-07-08 16:30:00
    OG
    VP
    2026-07-08 16:30:00
    1win
    RE
    2026-07-09 09:00:00
    BetBoom
    PR
    2026-07-09 09:00:00
    Xtreme
    GL
    2026-07-09 09:00:00
    Falcons
    lvlUP
    2026-07-09 11:30:00
    PTime
    L1ga
    2026-07-09 11:30:00
    Aurora
    Nigma
    2026-07-09 11:30:00
    Liquid
    Nemesis
    2026-07-09 14:00:00
    MOUZ
    Rekonix
    2026-07-09 14:00:00
    PARI
    Vici
    2026-07-09 14:00:00
    Spirit
    Circle
    2026-07-09 16:30:00
    OG
    LGD
    2026-07-09 16:30:00
    1win
    VP
    2026-07-09 16:30:00
    Yandex
    RE
    2026-07-10 09:00:00
    GL
    PR
    2026-07-10 09:00:00
    Falcons
    BetBoom
    2026-07-10 09:00:00
    Xtreme
    lvlUP
    2026-07-10 11:30:00
    Nigma
    L1ga
    2026-07-10 11:30:00
    Liquid
    PTime
    2026-07-10 11:30:00
    Aurora
    Nemesis
    2026-07-10 14:00:00
    Vici
    Rekonix
    2026-07-10 14:00:00
    Spirit
    MOUZ
    2026-07-10 14:00:00
    PARI
    Circle
    2026-07-10 16:30:00
    VP
    LGD
    2026-07-10 16:30:00
    Yandex
    OG
    2026-07-10 16:30:00
    1win
    RE
    2026-07-11 09:00:00
    PR
    GL
    2026-07-11 09:00:00
    BetBoom
    Falcons
    2026-07-11 09:00:00
    Xtreme
    lvlUP
    2026-07-11 11:30:00
    L1ga
    Nigma
    2026-07-11 11:30:00
    PTime
    Liquid
    2026-07-11 11:30:00
    Aurora
    Nemesis
    2026-07-12 14:00:00
    Rekonix
    Vici
    2026-07-12 14:00:00
    MOUZ
    Spirit
    2026-07-12 14:00:00
    PARI
    Circle
    2026-07-12 16:30:00
    LGD
    VP
    2026-07-12 16:30:00
    OG
    Yandex
    2026-07-12 16:30:00
    1win
    TBD
    2026-07-14 11:00:00
    TBD
    TBD
    2026-07-14 11:00:00
    TBD
    TBD
    2026-07-14 14:30:00
    TBD
    TBD
    2026-07-14 14:30:00
    TBD
    TBD
    2026-07-15 11:00:00
    TBD
    TBD
    2026-07-15 11:00:00
    TBD
    TBD
    2026-07-15 14:30:00
    TBD
    TBD
    2026-07-15 14:30:00
    TBD
    TBD
    2026-07-16 11:00:00
    TBD
    TBD
    2026-07-16 14:30:00
    TBD
    TBD
    2026-07-17 11:00:00
    TBD
    TBD
    2026-07-17 14:30:00
    TBD
    TBD
    2026-07-18 11:00:00
    TBD
    TBD
    2026-07-18 14:30:00
    TBD
    TBD
    2026-07-19 10:00:00
    TBD
    TBD
    2026-07-19 13:30:00
    TBD
    Finished matches
    Participants
    Prize pool
    TBD
    $750,000
    1 Place
    TBD
    $340,000
    2 Place
    TBD
    $200,000
    3 Place
    TBD
    $120,000
    4 Place
    TBD
    $70,000
    5-8 Place
    TBD
    $70,000
    5-8 Place
    TBD
    $70,000
    5-8 Place
    TBD
    $70,000
    5-8 Place
    TBD
    $40,000
    9-12 Place
    TBD
    $40,000
    9-12 Place
    TBD
    $40,000
    9-12 Place
    TBD
    $40,000
    9-12 Place
    TBD
    $20,000
    13-16 Place
    TBD
    $20,000
    13-16 Place
    TBD
    $20,000
    13-16 Place
    TBD
    $20,000
    13-16 Place
    TBD
    $10,000
    17-20 Place
    TBD
    $10,000
    17-20 Place
    TBD
    $10,000
    17-20 Place
    TBD
    $10,000
    17-20 Place
    TBD
    $7,500
    21-24 Place
    TBD
    $7,500
    21-24 Place
    TBD
    $7,500
    21-24 Place
    TBD
    $7,500
    21-24 Place
    TBD
    $750,000
    1 Place
    TBD
    $340,000
    2 Place
    TBD
    $200,000
    3 Place
    TBD
    $120,000
    4 Place
    TBD
    $70,000
    5-8 Place
    TBD
    $70,000
    5-8 Place
    TBD
    $70,000
    5-8 Place
    TBD
    $70,000
    5-8 Place
    TBD
    $40,000
    9-12 Place
    TBD
    $40,000
    9-12 Place
    TBD
    $40,000
    9-12 Place
    TBD
    $40,000
    9-12 Place
    TBD
    $20,000
    13-16 Place
    TBD
    $20,000
    13-16 Place
    TBD
    $20,000
    13-16 Place
    TBD
    $20,000
    13-16 Place
    TBD
    $10,000
    17-20 Place
    TBD
    $10,000
    17-20 Place
    TBD
    $10,000
    17-20 Place
    TBD
    $10,000
    17-20 Place
    TBD
    $7,500
    21-24 Place
    TBD
    $7,500
    21-24 Place
    TBD
    $7,500
    21-24 Place
    TBD
    $7,500
    21-24 Place
    Country Representation
    #
    Country
    Representation
    Players
    10
    Brazil
    4 / 120 (3%)
    12
    Israel
    2 / 120 (2%)
    12
    Macedonia
    2 / 120 (2%)
    12
    Denmark
    2 / 120 (2%)
    12
    Sweden
    2 / 120 (2%)
    12
    Poland
    2 / 120 (2%)
    12
    Germany
    2 / 120 (2%)
    12
    Czechia
    2 / 120 (2%)
    12
    Republic of Moldova
    2 / 120 (2%)
    12
    Lebanon
    2 / 120 (2%)
    12
    Mongolia
    2 / 120 (2%)
    22
    Bulgaria
    1 / 120 (1%)
    22
    United Kingdom
    1 / 120 (1%)
    22
    Slovakia
    1 / 120 (1%)
    22
    Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
    1 / 120 (1%)
    22
    Netherlands
    1 / 120 (1%)
    22
    Nicaragua
    1 / 120 (1%)
    22
    Bolivia
    1 / 120 (1%)
    22
    Kyrgyzstan
    1 / 120 (1%)
    22
    Pakistan
    1 / 120 (1%)
    22
    Belgium
    1 / 120 (1%)
    22
    Thailand
    1 / 120 (1%)

    EWC 2026 Dota 2: The Ultimate Guide to the Tournament of the Year in Paris

    The Esports World Cup 2026 Dota 2 tournament is one of the most anticipated events of the year in the world of esports. The tournament will bring together 24 of the world's strongest teams, who will compete for an impressive $2,000,000 prize pool, as well as prestigious Club Points that contribute to the overall standings of the multi-disciplinary EWC 2026 festival.

    Dates and Venue

    In 2026, the tournament will be held for the first time not in Saudi Arabia, but in the cultural capital of Europe – Paris, France. The organizers decided to change the location on May 20 to give spectators and players a new experience at the legendary esports arena.

    The competition will start on July 7 and conclude with the grand final on July 19, 2026. The tournament will be part of the first week of the massive seven-week esports marathon EWC 2026, which will run until August 23.

    Tournament Format

    The organizers have prepared a packed and dynamic bracket to allow viewers to enjoy as many exciting matches as possible.

    Group Stage

    At the start, 24 teams will be divided into 4 groups of 6 teams each. Group stage matches will be played in a best-of-2 (two maps) format, where every team plays against every other team.

    * 1st place: Advances directly to the playoffs.
    * 2nd, 3rd, and 4th places: Proceed to the Survival Stage (qualifying matches) for a chance to reach the playoffs.
    * 5th and 6th places: Are eliminated from the tournament.

    Survival Stage

    This stage will determine the remaining playoff participants. Teams that finished 3rd and 4th meet each other in the first round. Winners advance further to face the group's 2nd-place teams. All Survival Stage matches are played in a best-of-3 (two wins needed) format.

    Playoffs

    The final part of the tournament will feature a single-elimination bracket of 8 teams. This means any loss sends a team home, adding incredible intensity to the matches. All playoff games except the grand final are played in a best-of-3 format. The grand final will be the culmination of the tournament and will be played in a best-of-5 (three wins needed) format.

    Prize Pool and Club Points

    The total prize pool for the tournament is $2,000,000. In addition to the monetary reward, teams earn Club Points, which are combined with results in other disciplines and affect the final position of clubs in the overall EWC 2026 standings, where tens of millions of dollars are additionally awarded.

    * 1st place: $750,000 + 1,000 points
    * 2nd place: $340,000 + 750 points
    * 3rd place: $200,000 + 500 points
    * 4th place: $120,000 + 300 points
    * 5th-8th places: $70,000 each + 200 points
    * 9th-12th places: $40,000 each + 100 points
    * 13th-16th places: $20,000 each + 50 points
    * 17th-20th places: $10,000 each
    * 21st-24th places: $7,500 each

    Additionally, a separate prize of $25,000 will go to the tournament's Most Valuable Player (MVP).

    Participants

    The list of EWC 2026 participants is impressive: it includes both titled veterans and ambitious newcomers. There were two ways to qualify: direct invitations based on the ESL Pro Tour ranking and regional qualifiers.

    Teams receiving direct invites (based on EPT):

    1. Team Spirit – the reigning EWC champion
    2. 1w Team (former Tundra Esports roster)
    3. PARIVISION
    4. Aurora Gaming
    5. Xtreme Gaming
    6. Team Yandex
    7. Team Falcons
    8. Team Liquid
    9. BetBoom Team
    10. MOUZ
    11. PlayTime
    12. OG
    13. Virtus.pro

    Winners of regional qualifiers:

    * Western Europe (WEU): LGD Gaming (ex-Heroic), Rune Eaters Esports
    * Eastern Europe (EEU): Two Move, Poor Rangers, L1GA TEAM, IC x Insanity
    * China (CN): Vici Gaming
    * Southeast Asia (SEA): REKONIX
    * North America (NA): GamerLegion
    * South America (SA): Team Nemesis
    * Middle East and Western Africa (MESWA): Nigma Galaxy

    EWC 2025 Champion: Team Spirit

    Team Spirit enters EWC 2026 as the defending champion after their dominant victory at the 2025 Esports World Cup. In the 2025 grand final held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Team Spirit delivered a clinical 3-0 sweep over Team Falcons to claim the championship.

    The Eastern European powerhouse produced a near-perfect run through the tournament, dropping just a single game – their only loss of the entire event – in the group stage against Xtreme Gaming. From that point on, they went unbeaten, not dropping a single map in their remaining five matches.

    Team Spirit's victory earned them $1,000,000 and 1,000 Club Championship points. The championship roster featured Russians Yaroslav "Miposhka" Naidenov, Denis "Larl" Sigitov, Magomed "Collapse" Khalilov, Alexandr "rue" Filin, and Ukraine's Illya "Yatoro" Mulyarchuk. Magomed "Collapse" Khalilov was also named the tournament MVP for his outstanding performances.

    Team Spirit's win was their first Esports World Cup championship, taking the title from Gaimin Gladiators who won the inaugural edition in 2024. This victory also marked Spirit's second time winning what has become Dota 2's biggest event outside of The International, having previously won the 2023 Riyadh Masters.

    Where to Follow the Tournament

    Don't miss a single moment of the EWC 2026 Dota 2 action! You can follow all the matches, schedules, statistics, and live streams on DLTV.ORG. The platform provides comprehensive coverage of the tournament, including:

    • Full match schedules with up-to-date start times

    • Real-time statistics for teams and players

    • Official live streams and VODs

    • Bracket updates and results as they happen

    • Team rosters and player information

    Whether you're a dedicated fan following every game or a casual viewer catching the highlights, DLTV.ORG is your one-stop destination for complete coverage of the EWC 2026 Dota 2 championship. Bookmark the site and stay informed throughout the tournament!

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