Select Year
2026
100 Thieves
VOD
Results
Standings
| rank | Club | Prize Pool | CC Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1st |  100 Thieves | $600,000 | +1,000 |
2nd |  NRG | $340,000 | +750 |
3rd |  Nongshim RedForce | $220,000 | +500 |
4th |  BBL Esports | $140,000 | +300 |
5th |  Team Vitality  Gentle Mates  Team Heretics  MIBR.LOS | $90,000 | +200 |
9th |  Edward Gaming  Karmine Corp  G2 Esports  AG.AL | $55,000 | - |
13th |  Team RRQ  Paper Rex  Xi Lai Gaming  Global Esports | $30,000 | - |
Participating Clubs
Road to EWC 2026 - Qualifiers
100%
16/16 Slots Claimed
Mar 31st - May 17th
China
1 Club Qualifies
VCT China: Stage 1
completed
Apr 1st - May 17th
Europe, Middle East, Africa
1 Club Qualifies
VCT EMEA: Stage 1
completed
Apr 3rd - May 17th
Asia-Pacific
1 Club Qualifies
VCT Pacific: Stage 1
completed
May 12th - May 20th
China
2 Clubs Qualify
VALORANT at ROAD TO EWC 26: Online Qualifier
completed
Apr 10th - May 24th
Americas
1 Club Qualifies
VCT Americas: Stage 1
completed
May 11th - May 31st
Europe, Middle East, Africa
3 Clubs Qualify
VALORANT at ROAD TO EWC 26: Online Qualifier
completed
Mar 31st - May 17th
China
1 Club Qualifies
VCT China: Stage 1
completed
Apr 1st - May 17th
Europe, Middle East, Africa
1 Club Qualifies
VCT EMEA: Stage 1
completed
Apr 3rd - May 17th
Asia-Pacific
1 Club Qualifies
VCT Pacific: Stage 1
completed
May 12th - May 20th
China
2 Clubs Qualify
VALORANT at ROAD TO EWC 26: Online Qualifier
completed
Rulebook
About
VALORANT features a roster of iconic agents across four roles: Duelist, Initiator, Sentinel, and Controller. Duelists excel at site entry with abilities designed to create openings, Initiators gather intel and disrupt enemy defenses, Sentinels lock down areas with defensive tools, and Controllers reshape the battlefield with smokes and walls. Matches are 5v5 and round-based, with teams switching between attacking and defending sites at halftime. Attackers aim to plant and detonate the spike, while defenders work to prevent its activation. Every decision, from ability usage to positioning, is amplified by a dynamic in-game economy that rewards careful planning and precise execution.
Since its launch, VALORANT has become one of the most popular esports titles in the world. High-level competition showcases elite individual skill, strategic depth, and intense team coordination, while rivalries and storylines keep fans invested across every tournament. Managing credits for weapons, armor, and abilities adds a layer of tactical strategy, making each round a high stakes test of preparation and teamwork. Built around classic plant-or-defuse gameplay, VALORANT has quickly risen to contend for the top spot in the competitive esports scene since its debut in 2020, cementing Riot Games’ approach as a defining entry in the genre.
News
2026
Four Must-Watch Players in Week 7 of EWC 26
Every player arrives at the Esports World Cup with a chance to define their tournament. With the Club Championship and four titles still to be decided, Week 7 represents the final opportunity to make a mark on one of esports’ biggest stages. Here are four players to watch in the final week of EWC 26.
2026
EWC 26 Fan Fest Week 6 Recap
Week 6 marked the penultimate week of the Esports World Cup 2026, bringing the event one step closer to its conclusion. Even as the competition intensified, Fan Fest remained a central hub for creators, developers, esports clubs and fans, continuing to deliver experiences beyond the tournaments themselves.
2026
Fortnite Reload Elite Series at EWC 26 Survival Guide
The final week of the Esports World Cup 2026 brings one of the world’s biggest shooters to center stage as the Fortnite Reload Elite Series 2026 Championship kicks off, setting the stage for a high-octane battle to crown its inaugural champion.
2026
Top Fan Fest Highlights of EWC 26 Week 7
The final week of the 2026 Esports World Cup is here, and Fan Fest is going out with a bang. The final stretch brings another wave of activations, interactive experiences and community events, giving fans plenty of ways to jump into the action. From gaming challenges and meet-and-greets with world-class esports talent to physical activities, Fan Fest remains the ultimate playground for EWC fans on-site.