The highly anticipated Esports Nations Cup 2026 is set to be played at the end of the year. The nation vs nation tournament features 16 titles, and India is set to compete in a total of 11 titles.

The Esports Nations Cup introduces a structured global framework for national teams at scale, adding a new layer to the esports ecosystem alongside club-based competition. Designed to complement existing structures, the ENC works with local stakeholders closest to the sport to strengthen connections, enable participation, and support long-term national development.

Esports Nations Cup 2026: Everything You Need to Know

Esports Nations Cup 2026 will take place from 2 to 29 November 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The tournament is backed by a total investment of $45 million (approx. INR 414 crore), including $20 million (approx. INR 184 crore) in prize money for players and coaches across 16 titles, $5 million (approx. INR 46 crore) in club incentives, and $20 million (approx. INR 184 crore) dedicated to national team development.

The tournament will feature a placement-based prize structure with equal payouts across titles, where first place earns $50,000 (approx. INR 46 lakh) per player, second place earns $30,000 (approx. INR 28 lakh), and third place earns $15,000 (approx. INR 14 lakh), with payouts scaling for team-based titles.

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The tournament will feature Chess, PUBG Mobile, Rocket League, DOTA 2, VALORANT, Counter-Strike 2, PUBG: Battlegrounds, Fatal Fury, League of Legends, Trackmania, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, EA SPORTS FC 26, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Honor of Kings, and Apex Legends.

The ENC will launch in Riyadh in November 2026 before moving to a rotating city model. The biennial ENC complements the annual club-based Esports World Cup (EWC), providing a stable structure for players and long-term investment in national team programs.

Participating Countries

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Chinese Taipei, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, South Korea, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Vietnam