
The Teamfight Tactics (TFT) tournament returns in the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC26) for its third edition, showcasing that strategic planning can be just as thrilling as shooting games.
Teamfight TacticsJul 21, 2026 – Jul 25, 2026PARIS, France
$500,000Esports World Cup Foundation ESL FACEIT Group
Format
Group Stage (July 21 – 23)
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Format: 16 teams split into 2 groups of 8. Each group plays a GSL (Double-Elimination) bracket.
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Matches: All matches are Bo3.
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Advancement: Top 4 teams from each group advance to the Playoffs.
Playoffs (July 24 – 25)
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Format: 8 teams in a Single-Elimination bracket.
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Matches: Bo3 for all rounds, except the Grand Final which is Bo5.