The **Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF)** has initiated the **Road to EWC** qualification framework in preparation for the upcoming **Esports World Cup**.
This initiative incorporates more than 230 competitions hosted across diverse geographical areas, integrating with numerous esports ecosystems to establish a unified progression route leading directly to the Esports World Cup.
The Road to EWC offers competitors and esports entities avenues to secure participation in the multi-game esports championship, scheduled between July 6th and August 23rd. This journey is woven into numerous official leagues and events, such as the **Apex Legends Global Series**, **Combo Breaker**, and the **Overwatch Champions Series**.
As stated by the EWCF, the design of the Road to EWC is intended to “foster honesty, sustained capital infusion, and the enduring development of the worldwide esports sector.”
“The Road to EWC unifies the various paths that define competitive esports,” remarked **Faisal Bin Homran**, who serves as the **Chief Product Officer for the Esports World Cup Foundation**. “Establishing a clear qualification period allows the entire industry to plan with certainty; athletes can concentrate on their play, organizations can allocate funds sooner, game developers can harmonize their environments, and enthusiasts are aware of when and where the most significant events will occur.”
Beyond competitions embedded within established frameworks, the Road to EWC additionally features open qualifying rounds and community-based tournaments for **Call of Duty: Warzone**, **Dota 2**, and **Chess**, thereby providing an entry point for all aspiring competitors.
During the 2025 Road to EWC, more than 2,500 participants successfully advanced to the Esports World Cup via the program’s designated route. Free Fire competitor Rasyah ‘**Rasyah**’ Rasyid achieved a historical milestone at the EWC, emerging as the championship’s youngest victor at just 15 years old.
Specifics of the 2026 Esports World Cup
As numerous esports environments commence their inaugural seasons of the year, the EWCF persistently discloses fresh particulars regarding what the current year’s Esports World Cup will encompass. In January, the Foundation disclosed that the competition will boast **a prize fund of $75 million (approximately £54.6 million)**, distributed among its 25 featured games.
The current year further signifies the introduction of the **arcade racing title Trackmania** to the competition, facilitated by a multi-year agreement established with **Ubisoft Nadeo**.
