Sixteen games will take centre stage at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup. This gathering of national titans will provide intense competition never seen before, offering fans a first-of-its-kind nation-based tournament experience.
From MOBAs to shooters, fighting games, sports, racing, and chess, players and teams will represent their nations as they battle for glory and create new rivalries.
The 16 games featured at the Esports Nations Cup are among the most widely adopted competitive titles in the world. Each is supported by a massive, globally distributed player base, with active communities spanning continents.
The worldwide reach has built strong followings and professional infrastructures, meaning players entering the ENC bring years of experience and the intensity of elite international play to represent their nations.
The lineup of games at the first Esports Nations Cup includes Apex Legends, Chess, Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, EA Sports FC, FATAL FURY: City of Wolves, Honor of Kings, League of Legends. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, PUBG: Battlegrounds, PUBG MOBILE, Rainbow Six Siege, Rocket League, Street Fighter 6, Trackmania and VALORANT.
Top esports regions from every corner of the globe are taking part. Asia brings powerhouse Mobile Legends and League of Legends squads, while Europe is represented by elite Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2 lineups.
North America arrives with strong VALORANT and Rocket League talent. The Middle East, Latin America, and Oceania also have nations entering competitive squads, ensuring every region has a stake in these new rivalries.
Fans will witness some of the world’s most dominant nations in esports compete for the first time under one roof.
More than 100,000 players are expected to compete in qualifiers, with open pathways designed to reach talent across more than 200 countries worldwide. Backed by official partnerships spanning over 100 nations, the Esports Nations Cup is building one of the most globally inclusive competitive ecosystems ever assembled.
The inaugural Esports Nations Cup will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2nd – November 29th, 2026.
Players and teams will converge to prove which nations are the best in the world. Every match will carry weight, every victory will ignite pride, and fans will witness new rivalries unfold across 16 of the most popular competitive games on the planet.
