2026 Esports World Cup – TFT group stage and playoffs

Timeline

1. 9 days ago

   [SPORTS] 6 sources

   Teamfight Tactics Playoffs Bracket Set for Esports World Cup 2026

   The eight-team single‑elimination bracket for Teamfight Tactics at the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris is set, with quarterfinals on July 24 and semifinals, third‑place match and final on July 25, and a $500, k

2. 13 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Paris hosts 2026 Esports World Cup drawing global gamers

   Paris hosts the 2026 Esports World Cup (July 6‑August 23) with 24 game tournaments, early wins by Unlimit, Dark Angel, 100 Thieves and LYON, and ties into France's tourism push around the 2030 Winter Olympics.

3. 13 days ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   Esports World Cup 2026 launches Teamfight Tactics group stage, club championship rankings released

   The 2026 Esports World Cup kicked off its Teamfight Tactics group stage on July 21 with 16 teams in two groups, while week 2 club championship standings show Natus Vincere atop the $30 million prize pool race.

4. 17 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   2026 Esports World Club Cup: LoL Quarterfinals, DOTA2 Semifinal

   The 2026 Esports World Club Cup held League of Legends quarterfinals on July 17 and a DOTA 2 semifinal on July 18, where China's BLG faced DK and VG lost 0‑2 to BB, respectively.

5. 18 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Esports World Cup 2026 Women's Playoffs and Men's Volleyball Nations League Week 3 Highlights

   Esports World Cup 2026 women's playoffs saw four teams eliminated and set quarter‑finals, while the men's Volleyball Nations League’s third week featured results across Chicago, Osaka and Belgrade, determining

6. 18 days ago

   [SPORTS] 9 sources

   Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris kicks off with League of Legends upsets

   Paris hosts the Esports World Cup 2026 with a $75 M prize pool; four League of Legends teams are eliminated on day 1, playoffs start July 17, and esports betting stays illegal in France.

7. 19 days ago

   [SPORTS] 4 sources

   100 Thieves Wins Valorant Title at 2026 Esports World Cup

   100 Thieves captured the Valorant championship at the 2026 Esports World Cup, earning $600 k, while DarkAngel and UNLIMIT won Fatal Fury and Apex Legends titles in the opening week.

8. 20 days ago

   [SPORTS] 4 sources

   MLBB Women's International tournament semifinals set for Esports World Cup 2026

   MLBB Women's International tournament at the Esports World Cup 2026 sets semifinals for 15 July, with 12 global teams vying for a $500,000 prize pool.

9. 20 days ago

   [SPORTS] 7 sources

   Paris Esports World Cup Relocated from Riyadh, Cristiano Ronaldo Named Global Ambassador

   The Esports World Cup moved to Paris (6 July‑24 Aug 2026) after a Riyadh relocation, with Cristiano Ronaldo as global ambassador, a $75 million prize pool and a new Club Championship format.

10. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources

    100 Thieves Wins VALORANT Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris

    100 Thieves beat NRG 3‑1 to win the VALORANT title at the Paris‑hosted Esports World Cup 2026, earning $600k of a $2 M pool.

11. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources

    UNLIMIT clinches Apex Legends World Cup title in Paris

    Japanese team UNLIMIT became the first all‑Japanese roster to win the Apex Legends Global Series 2026 Split 1 Playoffs at the Paris Esports World Cup, beating Zeta Division in the final; Peace earned MVP honors

12. 24 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources

    Paris hosts Esports World Cup 2026 with $75 million prize pool

    Paris opened the Esports World Cup 2026 with a $75 million prize pool, new crypto‑sponsorship rules, and over 2,000 athletes competing across 25 games.

13. 24 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Saudi esports clubs target defense of World Club title at Paris 2026

    Saudi esports clubs, led by Falcons and Twisted Minds, aim to keep their World Club title at the 2026 Paris tournament amid stiff competition from European teams.

14. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 11 sources

    Paris Hosts 2026 Esports World Cup with $75 Million Prize Pool

    The 2026 Esports World Cup moved from Riyadh to Paris, launching with a lavish opening ceremony. Over 2,000 players from 200 clubs compete in 25 tournaments for a $75 million prize pool, financed by Saudi Saudi

15. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Esports Boom Spurs Venue Infrastructure and Global Event Expansion

    Esports revenue is set to hit $5.1 bn by 2026, driving demand for specialized venue HVAC and spurring $100 m in investment for events like the Paris World Cup and Riyadh Nations Cup.

16. 27 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Esports World Cup 2026 Dota 2 groups set, 24 teams seeded for $2 million prize

    Esports World Cup 2026 Dota 2 starts 7 July with 24 teams in four seeded groups, competing for a $2 million prize through group, survival and playoff stages.

17. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Paris to Host 2026 Esports World Cup with $75 Million Prize Pool

    Paris hosts the 2026 Esports World Cup (July 6–Aug 23) after it was moved from Riyadh due to war, featuring 2,000 players, a $75 million prize pool and daily France Télévisions broadcasts.

18. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 launches in Paris with $3 million prize

    The Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 kicks off July 30 in Paris with 20 international teams battling for a $3 million prize, featuring a new cross‑title format and a custom Season 15 patch; finals are set for Aug

19. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Paris to Host 2026 Esports World Cup as Saudi Arabia Expands Influence

    The Esports World Cup 2026 will be held in Paris (July 6‑Aug 23), the first edition outside Saudi Arabia, with Saudi clubs competing and an opening ceremony starring Aya Nakamura, DJ Snake and Theodora.

20. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Paris to Host 2026 Esports World Cup Opening Ceremony

    Paris will host the 2026 Esports World Cup opening ceremony on July 8, featuring BTS, Rihanna and a Daft Punk hologram, backed by €45 M funding and projected to bring €300 M to the city.

21. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    VivaTech 2026 draws over 200,000 visitors, cementing Paris as a global tech hub

    VivaTech 2026 attracted over 200,000 visitors, featured AI breakthroughs, €655 million French sovereign‑AI investment and high‑level diplomatic participation.

22. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Esports World Cup 2026 Moves to Paris with $75 Million Prize Pool

    The Esports World Cup 2026, now in Paris, runs seven weeks with 25 tournaments, over 2,000 players and a $75 million prize pool, reshaping esports economics.

23. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Esports World Cup Relocates to Paris for 2026 Amid Middle East Tensions

    The 2026 Esports World Cup moves from Riyadh to Paris because of Middle East conflict, running 6 July‑23 Aug with 2,000+ players, 24 games and a $75 M prize pool.

24. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Esports World Cup 2026 shifted to Paris amid Middle East conflict

    The 2026 Esports World Cup will be held in Paris instead of Riyadh due to safety concerns from the Middle East conflict.