The Esports Nations Cup 2027 for CS2 is a major global tournament held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (from November 9 to 14, 2026) organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF).
Format
Tournament Format
Group Stage
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Structure: 24 teams are divided into 4 groups of 6, competing in a round-robin format.
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Match Style: All group-stage matches are Best-of-1 (Bo1).
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Progression: The top 4 teams from each group qualify for the Playoffs.
Playoffs
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Structure: A high-stakes, Single-Elimination bracket.
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Match Style: All bracket matches are played as a Best-of-3 (Bo3).
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The Grand Final: The championship concludes with an epic Best-of-5 (Bo5) showdown.