The Esports World Cup Foundation has revealed the first set of titles for the highly anticipated 2026 Esports World Cup, confirming the return of 20 major games with four more to be unveiled soon.
Announced on Oct. 8, 2025, the event is set to make its return to Riyadh next year, featuring a total of 24 competitive titles once the final lineup is revealed. This announcement underscores the foundation’s commitment to consistency and excellence as it continues to grow one of the biggest global celebrations of esports.
The confirmed titles span a wide range of genres and platforms, highlighting the tournament’s effort to represent the full spectrum of competitive gaming. Returning favorites include Apex Legends, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Warzone, Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and VALORANT, alongside global powerhouses like League of Legends, EA Sports FC 26, and PUBG BATTLEGROUNDS.
Mobile gaming continues to hold strong representation through titles such as Free Fire, Honor of Kings, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, while the inclusion of Chess and Teamfight Tactics adds a strategic depth that appeals to a wider competitive audience. By retaining its 2025 roster, the Esports World Cup Foundation ensures continuity for both players and organizations that have built strong fanbases within these established competitive ecosystems.
The diverse lineup, covering shooters, MOBAs, battle royales, fighting games, and strategy titles, reinforces the event’s vision of bringing together the world’s most popular games under one unified stage. The foundation highlighted that this mix embodies its mission to unite global gaming communities through shared passion and competition.