EWC Foundation announces Esports Nations Cup (ENC) to debut in 2026

As an enthusiastic esports fan, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news! The Esports World Cup (EWC) Foundation has just announced a groundbreaking development. For the first time ever, we’re going global with a national-level esports competition on a scale never seen before in 2026. This event will take place every two years, ensuring regular doses of high-octane gaming action! The best part? An equal prize money pool for all the showcased games, ensuring fairness and excitement across the board. And get this – the location will rotate, giving various countries a chance to host this grand event!

A groundbreaking initiative from the Saudi organization to strengthen the esports industry

According to Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation, the tournament aims to foster heroes and motivate future generations. It also intends to establish a national network, which in turn will stimulate global growth for esports. Reichert further stated that nation versus nation competition represents the pinnacle of sports. The ENC brings this concept to life within the realm of esports, offering fans a flag to support and players the honor of representing their country.

In addition to the announcement, the EWCF unveiled some specifics about the forthcoming event. This significant competition will showcase top players not just striving for professional success with their teams, but also vying to represent their countries. The tournament will adhere to a repeating format, so expect it to occur on multiple occasions.

Top global publishers join as partners and will help to shape the roadmap

The upcoming events are being collaboratively arranged by prominent gaming companies such as Electronic Arts, Krafton, Tencent, and Ubisoft. This first-ever event is scheduled for November 2026. Instead of just participating, these game publishers will play an active role in molding the national rankings, qualification paths, and event structures for the EWCF (Event for World Class Game Creators).

In this global event, we have the participation of significant areas including North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Africa, Asia, and Southeast Asia & Oceania. The competition offers both team-oriented and individual play, all guided by a complex qualification system to maintain a balance between competitiveness and inclusivity. These involved parties will assist in determining the makeup and representation of teams within the EWCF (Event Name Here).

As a dedicated follower of this sport, I can’t help but appreciate the equitable approach taken in the distribution of prizes for each title – ensuring fairness among all participants. Moreover, to foster long-term commitment and development in national programs, this event is planned to occur every two years in various host countries, providing a global platform for competition.

$70 million prize money: Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is not far away now

Despite expecting the Olympic Esports Games to lead the way in esports competitions, the events taking place in the KSA are demonstrating a different outcome. With a colossal $70 million prize pool and the grandeur of the event, it’s not just competing to be the undisputed event; it will likely become so. Moreover, this event will contribute significantly towards realizing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives even before the targeted year.

To keep yourself informed about any latest developments regarding the event, make sure to check back regularly on this article.

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2025-08-24 03:11