The stage is set, and the stakes have never been higher for the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026, where the world’s finest teams gather to battle for 24 titles on one of the biggest stages of competitive gaming. With the international battle in full swing, take a closer look at the teams vying for glory in some of the marquee games.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
The Esports World Cup, through the MLBB Mid-Season Cup (MSC), features a world-class lineup of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) teams. Team Liquid PH and Team Falcons are set to represent the Philippines, competing against the seasoned international contenders.
ONIC Esports and Team Vitality are also bringing the competitive spirit of Indonesia. Joining them are True Rippers from India, Selangor Red Giants from Malaysia, PRO Esports from Cambodia, Aurora Gaming from Türkiye, Guangzhou Gaming from China, and Yangon Galacticos from Myanmar.
Several teams from other countries are also qualified for the premier MLBB clash against esteemed and rising contenders, adding more competitiveness and diversity to the tournament.
DOTA 2
Representing every region, these teams bring masterclass experience and championship ambitions as they prepare to clash in an intense Dota 2 showdown. Defending champion Team Spirit returns to seek dominance after winning the title in the previous EWC season.
Other participating regional teams include Aurora Gaming, PARIVISION, Nigma Galaxy, Team Tidebound, BOOM Esports, Shopify Rebellion, HEROIC, Virtus.pro, LGD Gaming, Execration, Talon Esports, and more.
League of Legends
Featuring the biggest names in League of Legends, the EWC 2026 brings a stunning lineup of squads to contend for supremacy. Gen.G from South Korea returns to defend their crown after being declared champions in the past season. They are joined by fellow South Korean teams T1, Hanwha Life Esports, and Dplus KIA, with each having its own outstanding gaming history.
The rest of the lineup consists of known champions and standout teams in the field, such as Bilibili Gaming, AG.AL, JD Gaming, Team Secret, GAM Esports, LYON, FURIA, and other teams who have successfully secured their spots in the tournament.
Other Games
Beyond the featured esports titles, the Esports World Cup 2026 offers a broad range of competitive categories such as Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, Honor of Kings, PUBG, and others, bringing together the top teams from across the globe.
With each carrying their regional pride and unique strengths, the tournament is about to heighten expectations, feature the brilliant talents in esports, and deliver standout performances that will determine this year’s EWC champions.