All confirmed titles for Esports Nations Cup 2026

The inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC) takes place this November, offering a platform for players across a range of titles to represent their country in nation-versus-nation competition.

Operated by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF), the event sees players competing for a share of a $20m (~£14.6m) prize pool.

A total of 16 titles will feature at the inaugural event, spanning a variety of genres ranging from MOBA to racing. Ahead of the event, Esports Insider takes a closer look at all of the confirmed titles for the Esports Nations Cup.

UPDATED ON 25/02/26: With League of Legends and PUBG Mobile joining the Esports Nations Cup lineup, this article has been updated to reflect the latest announcements.

At the time of writing, the Esports World Cup Foundation has revealed 15 of the 16 titles appearing at the Esports Nations Cup. The full list can be found below:

As more titles are added to the line-up, Esports Insider will update the article with the new additions alongside information on the event.

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) was the first title announced for the Esports Nations Cup. Unveiled on January 25th, the tournament features 32 teams competing for a $1.5m (~£1.09m) prize pool.

The mobile MOBA title’s presence at the event follows MOONTON Games becoming a publishing partner in November 2025.

Alongside the 16 teams that receive direct invitations to compete, 14 teams from regional qualifiers will also secure a place. The remaining two slots are awarded to Wildcard teams.

In addition to Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, fellow MOBA title Dota 2 features in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with another 32 national teams battling for glory on the big stage.

Similar to MLBB, the Dota 2 tournament uses a National Team Ranking to decide which nations earn a direct invitation. The system considers the results of Tier 1 tournaments, awarding points based on the placements of organisations.

Following its arrival at the Esports World Cup, arcade racing game Trackmania will also appear at the Esports Nations Cup thanks to a multi-year deal with Ubisoft Nadeo.

Trackmania’s Elite Cup Ranking system ranks players based on placements across ten weekly tournaments, with the top five counting towards their rank. The top 16 players at the end of the ten weeks earn a place in the main event, while regional qualifiers taking place in June and Wildcard slots determine the remaining participants.

Unveiled on February 4th, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is the first fighting game to feature at the Esports Nations Cup as a result of SNK Corporation‘s involvement with the event as a publishing partner.

Taking place from November 12th to 16th, 32 players will represent their nation across a group stage and a single-elimination bracket to determine the eventual champion.

The top 16 players from the SNK World Championship 2026 point rankings earn a chance to compete, with 13 securing a place through regional qualifiers and three through Wildcard slots.

On February 9th, Chess became the latest title announced for the Esports Nations Cup, with 128 players competing for a chance to become champion.

Of the 128 players, 64 receive invitations based on their Champions Chess Tour ranking, while 56 will compete in regional qualifiers taking place in June.

The main event takes place from November 2nd to 8th, with players competing for a share of a $600,000 (~£441,241) prize pool.

Honor of Kings joins Mobile Legends: Bang Bang as the second MOBA title to join the Esports Nations Cup line-up. 24 national teams will compete at the main event running from November 24th to 29th.

12 of the 24 teams receive direct invitations, while the regional qualifiers determine nine spots. Similar to other titles, three wildcard slots are up for grabs.

The Honor of Kings event features one of the largest prize pools at the Esports Nations Cup, with the teams competing for $1.32m (~£970,576).

From November 10th to 15th, the attention of the Esports Nations Cup turns to Counter-Strike 2. 24 national teams will battle for a share of a $1.32m prize pool and the chance to prove which nation is at the top of Valve’s first-person shooter title.

96 teams will compete in the regional qualifiers, with nations determined by the Valve Regional Standings (VRS). Notably, the event is classified as a Tier 2 event, meaning rosters must feature players with the same citizenship. Additionally, no more than three players from the same VRS-ranked team can feature on a single national team.

The 24 teams compete in a round-robin group stage, with the top four from each group advancing to a single-elimination playoff bracket.

EA Sports FC takes centre stage during week three of the Esports Nations Cup from November 17th to 22nd.

A total of 128 players representing their country will compete in one-versus-one matches for a share of a $600,000 (~£439,110) prize pool. 64 players receive direct invitations to the event thanks to their EA Sports FC Pro World Rankings. The cut-off for direct invites is July 26th.

The remaining slots are determined by an open in-game ladder running from July 27th to August 2nd, offering all EA Sports FC 26 players from around the world a chance to earn a place on the big stage.

Rainbow Six joins EA Sports FC in the third week of the Esports Nations Cup. Taking place from November 18th to 22nd, Ubisoft’s first-person shooter title sees 24 national sides competing for a $1.32m (~£967,176) prize pool.

12 nations earn a direct invitation, while another ten are up for grabs through online qualifiers taking place from May 29th to 31st. The last two slots are Wildcards.

The second week of the Esports Nations Cup is where PUBG: Battlegrounds takes to the main stage with 24 teams battling for a $1.12m (~£820,624) prize pool.

From November 11th to 15th, teams drop into the action for an opportunity to be crowned the world’s best national PUBG roster. The event uses the Smash Rule format, where teams must reach a points threshold before winning a match to claim outright victory.

12 of the 24 teams receive direct invites, with online qualifiers from July 10th to 12th and Wildcard slots determining the remaining 12 nations.

VALORANT joins the week two lineup as 32 teams compete for a $1.5m (~£1.1m) prize pool. Taking place from November 8th to 15th, the week-long tournament sees teams competing across a group stage and a single-elimination playoffs to decide the top nation in the first-person shooter title.

Similar to other events at the Esports Nations Cup, 16 invites are determined by newly formed national team rankings, while 14 teams are decided through qualifiers. The remaining two teams are decided by Wildcards.

Rocket League is the latest title to join the week one lineup, with 48 national sides taking to the pitch. The car football title features the same prize pool as Counter-Strike 2, with $1.32m up for grabs.

The top 24 teams are invited based on their national ranking, while an additional 21 teams earn their place on the main stage through online qualifiers. Similar to other titles at the Esports Nations Cup, the three remaining slots are decided through Wildcards.

Teams are split into eight groups of six, with the top two from each advancing to a single-elimination playoff.

Unveiled on February 24th, League of Legends becomes the second Riot Games title to feature at the Esports Nations Cup. The MOBA title features one of the largest prize pools at the event, with 32 national sides competing for $1.5m (~£1.1m).

A new national ranking system will determine 16 of the 32 teams competing, with the remaining slots available through regional online qualifiers and wildcard invitations.

The tournament begins with 24 teams facing off in the Play-Ins, with eight teams advancing to the group stage, where the remaining 16 teams will compete for places in a single-elimination playoff bracket.

The battle royale genre continues its strong presence at the Esports Nations Cup, with the addition of PUBG Mobile to the line-up. 32 national teams will drop into the action and compete for a chance to lift the trophy from November 3rd to 8th.

Similar to PUBG: Battlegrounds, the Smash Point format will determine the team that becomes the last one standing.

16 teams will earn a place through direct invitations, while the remaining slots are decided through regional online qualifiers taking place from July 10th to 12th.

The Esports Nations Cup is a multi-national esports tournament aiming to introduce national pride to the industry. The inaugural edition takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, before moving to a rotating model for future editions.

To help raise awareness of the event, the Esports World Cup Foundation has launched the Esports Nations Cup Development Fund. The $20m (~£14.7m) initiative will support the growth of national teams, alongside assisting with travel costs and the use of bootcamps for practice.