Esports World Cup 2026 features $3 million prize pool across multiple games

The 2026 Esports World Cup brings together top teams from around the globe in several title‑specific tournaments. In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Honor of Kings competition runs from 30 July to 8 August, offering a total prize pool of $3 million, with $600 000 for the champion. The event follows a play‑in stage, group phase and knockout rounds.

In Paris, the PUBG Mobile World Cup uses a widened format: a group stage (6‑9 August) trims 32 squads to 26 survivors, followed by a survival phase (11‑12 August) and finals (14‑16 August). The prize pool also totals $3 million.

The Mid‑Season Cup of Overwatch concluded on 2 August in Paris, where Zeta Division defeated Twisted Minds 4‑2 to claim the title, $400 000 and 1 000 Club Championship points. G2 Esports won the Call of Duty: Warzone final, earning $250 000 and 1 000 points, with MVP honors going to Anthony "Anziety" Moran. The event is complemented by an Esports Festival on the Champs‑Élysées featuring French gaming personalities.