About
Esports World Cup 2026 serves as the final championship of the third season of the ESL Pro Tour. In preceding years it was held as Riyadh Masters. Sixteen teams will be divided into 4 round robin groups. Top team of each group will directly advance to Playoffs while the remaining teams of each group will advance to Phase 2. Phase 2 is a Gauntlet bracket format where 4th and 3rd placers will play and the winner will play the 2nd placer. Four teams from Phase 2 will qualify to Playoffs. Playoffs is a single elimination bracket format.
May2026
29-Prize Pool
5v5Format