LoL Esports World Cup 2026

The Esports World Cup is a tournament series that was announced in late 2023, building off the previously established Gamers8 series. League of Legends was announced to be part of the EWC line-up for 3 years on February 10, 2025. Group stage will be played on a Four double-elimination format (GSL) groups where each groups has 4 teams. Top two teams from each group advance to a Single-Elimination bracket. Playoffs