The Esports World Cup Foundation launches Esports Nations Cup
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After a massively successful Esports World Cup, the Esports World Cup Foundation just revealed a brand-new Esports Nations Cup in Riyadh next year.
The Esports Nations Cup is set to be a landmark tournament where the best of the best Esports players in the world will compete not only for professional glory with their clubs but also for the honour of representing their countries.
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The first edition will be co-developed with the publishers and video game companies—Electronic Arts, Krafton, Tencent, and Ubisoft. The partners will help shape their game’s national ranking systems, qualification pathways, and event formats, ensuring the ENC resonates with their fans and meets the highest standards of competition.
The Esports Nations Cup will see national teams from all major regions, including North America, South America, Europe, MENA, Africa, Asia, SEA and Oceania, competing in team-based and solo-player formats.
All players will receive guaranteed prize money, with equal placement rewards across all games, ensuring fairness for players.
The new tournament will be hosted every two years, providing a dependable structure for players, coaches, and esports organisations. The very first one will be hosted in Riyadh in November 2026, before turning to a host model that moves from country to country, bringing national esports teams to fans and cultures worldwide.
Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation, says, “Nation versus nation competition is the ultimate expression of sport.”
More information, including full schedules, teams, and more, is set to be revealed in the coming weeks. Stay tuned to What’s On Saudi Arabia for the latest.
Visit: esportsworldcup.com
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