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Esports World Cup 2026

EWC26 - CS2

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The 2026 Electronic Sports World Cup (EWC26) in Counter-Strike 2 is one of the largest and most significant events on the global agenda for this game, hosted in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, as part of the largest festival of its kind worldwide.

Counter StrikeAug 12, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026Paris, FranceFrance$2,000,000EWC Foundation ESL FACEIT Group

Format

Group Stage

  • Format: 4 groups of 8 teams playing in a GSL (Double-Elimination) bracket.

  • Matches: Opening matches are Bo1; all subsequent matches are Bo3.

  • Advancement: Top 4 teams per group advance to the Playoffs.

Playoffs

  • Format: Single-Elimination bracket.

  • Matches: Bo3 for all rounds, except the Grand Final which is Bo5.