Riyadh to host inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026 as adidas outfits teams and 64 EA Sports FC players receive direct inv

The inaugural Esports Nations Cup will take place from 2 to 29 November 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. More than 2,000 athletes and coaches from over 100 countries and territories will compete across 16 major esports titles, marking the first nation‑based competition of this scale.

Adidas has been confirmed as the Official Kit Partner and Global Partner of the tournament. The sportswear giant will design and supply custom national jerseys and tracksuits for every participating team, emphasizing national identity and the growing convergence of esports with traditional sport.

The event’s EA Sports FC tournament has announced 64 direct invitations, one top‑ranked player from each of 64 nations and territories, including Denmark, Argentina, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Brazil and many others. In addition, 20 countries have guaranteed representation for the Apex Legends competition, selected based on Global Series points and recent playoff results.