Indonesia to host major esports events in 2026

Indonesia is set to host two significant international esports competitions in late 2026.

The World Esports Championship 2026 (WEC26), organized by the International Esports Federation (IESF), will take place from December 15 to 20 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) in BSD City, Banten. The event features a $500,000 prize pool and will host over 400 athletes from 101 nations competing in seven categories: Counter-Strike 2 (Open and Women), Dota 2, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (Open and Women), PUBG Mobile, and eFootball.

Additionally, the Free Fire World Series (FFWS) Global Finals 2026 will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 6 to 28. The tournament will feature 24 teams, including three representatives from Indonesia: Bigetron by Vitality, RRQ Kazu, and ONIC Olympus. The Indonesian teams have been placed in separate groups for the Knockout Stage Phase 1.