Story Highlights
- eFootball Championship 2026 kicks off with the FC Barcelona Club Event.
- Tournament keeps Club Events and Open format, with qualifiers across global regions.
The eFootball Championship, KONAMI’s biggest esports event of the year, is returning in 2026! This year’s competition will be open to players on both mobile devices and consoles. Here’s a detailed look at how the 2026 Championship will work, including the format, schedule, and other important information.
eFootball Championship 2026 Format: Club Event and Open
Similar to last year, the event will focus on two key competitions: the eFootball Championship Club Events and the eFootball Championship Open. Both offer opportunities for players of all levels to compete and improve their rankings.
Club Events
The 2026 season will once again feature club events sponsored by our partners, including FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Manchester United.
Club Events begin with four online qualifying rounds, divided by region: Europe & Africa, the Americas, West Asia, East Asia, and Oceania & Other Regions. The winners from these rounds will compete in the Club Finals, and the top players will then go on to represent their clubs at the World Finals in Summer 2026.
The eFootball™ Championship 2026 begins September 18th! Whether you play on your mobile device or console, now is your chance to compete and qualify for the World Finals. Let’s become champions together! #BeChampions #eFootball #Championship
— eFootball (@play_eFootball) September 18, 2025
The eFootball Championship Open will continue to be open to players around the globe, maintaining its traditional format. While KONAMI hasn’t shared all the specifics yet, it’s likely the competition will be structured similarly to the 2025 edition.
The competition will likely start with open qualifiers on several platforms-PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Mobile-before focusing on Mobile and PlayStation in the later stages. The top players from each region will then advance to the World Finals to compete for the championship.
eFootball Championship 2026 Schedule and Prize Pool
Schedule
The competition for 2026 has started with an event hosted by FC Barcelona. The first two rounds are currently happening and will finish on September 24, 2025. We’ll be seeing similar events from other participating teams in the months ahead.
The complete schedule isn’t available yet, but based on the 2025 season, we anticipate several qualifying rounds throughout the year, leading up to the World Finals in July 2026.
Prize Pool
KONAMI hasn’t announced the prize money for the 2026 season yet. Last year’s eFootball Championship 2025 awarded $20,000 to the winners of both the Mobile and Console tournaments, with prize money also given to the top 16 players. We can probably expect a similar payout structure this year, and I’ll share the official details as soon as they’re released.
Where to watch the eFootball Championship 2026
You can watch the Club Event Finals live on our official YouTube and Facebook channels, as well as on each club’s own social media pages. After the event, full replays and individual matches will be available on YouTube.
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