Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has announced a partnership with Epic Games and Ubisoft Nadeo, adding Fortnite and Trackmania to the Esports World Cup 2026 program. This completes the formation of a full lineup of 24 disciplines that will gather this summer in Riyadh to determine the best in the world of esports.
Background of Partnerships
Fortnite, with one of the largest global audiences, is entering a new competitive ecosystem through a three-year agreement with Epic Games. Trackmania emphasizes its "fair" nature—no randomness, just skill and precision—and receives a global production stage from Ubisoft Nadeo. These additions complement the 22 previously announced disciplines, such as Apex Legends, Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and League of Legends.
Tournament Details
In EWC 2026, the Fortnite Reload Elite Series Championship will take place: 40 top duos will compete for a $1 million prize pool following online qualifiers (Open Rounds, Play-Ins, Heats, Finals). For Trackmania, 32 players will vie for $500,000, with open qualification through the in-game system—8 slots will be revealed on January 26 with a game update. The tournament will run from July 6 to August 23, 2026, in Riyadh, featuring 25 competitions and a prize pool exceeding $70 million.
The complete list of 24 games in alphabetical order: Apex Legends, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Call of Duty: Warzone, Chess, Counter-Strike 2, Crossfire, Dota 2, EA Sports FC 26, FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, Fortnite, Free Fire, Honor of Kings, League of Legends, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Overwatch 2, PUBG: Battlegrounds, PUBG Mobile, Rocket League, Street Fighter 6, TEKKEN 8, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege X, Teamfight Tactics, Trackmania, VALORANT.
Fabian Scheuermann, Chief Games Officer of EWCF, noted: "Fortnite shapes a global community and influences culture beyond competition. Trackmania is a turning point for its fans with a world stage and prize money." This strengthens EWC as a platform for the growth of the esports ecosystem.
EWC 2026 will unite clubs like Team Falcons and Team Vitality, attract millions of viewers, and continue investments of $20 million for global development. The addition of Fortnite and Trackmania will make the festival even more inclusive, reinforcing Saudi Arabia's position as an esports hub.
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