Source: The Esports Foundation

The Esports Foundation (EF) has announced the 16 official game titles for the 'Esports Nations Cup 2026' (ENC 2026), which will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2 to 29 of this year.

ENC 2026 is a global esports tournament featuring national teams. Throughout 2026, hundreds of qualifying events are scheduled to be held across more than 100 countries and regions worldwide, giving over 100,000 players the chance to compete for a spot on the world stage representing their home country or region.

The 16 selected titles are: #1 Apex Legends, #2 Chess, #3 Counter-Strike 2, #4 Dota 2, #5 EA SPORTS FC, #6 Fatal Fury, #7 Honor of Kings, #8 League of Legends, #9 Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, #10 PUBG: Battlegrounds, #11 PUBG MOBILE, #12 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, #13 Rocket League, #14 Street Fighter 6, #15 Trackmania, and #16 VALORANT.

Fabian Scheuermann, Chief Games Officer at EF, stated, "The selection of titles for ENC 2026 was not based solely on popularity; our focus was on creating a structure that most broadly encompasses the global esports community. By bringing these diverse games to different regions and communities and showcasing them on a single stage, we aim to establish the ENC as a truly open global tournament."

He added, "Some titles are being introduced in specific countries for the first time, while others are expanding participation opportunities to dozens of nations. Our goal with the ENC is to work with partners to create a stage for millions of people, provide opportunities for new talent to grow, and enable communities in every country to rally behind their national teams, thereby expanding esports to every corner of the globe."

The ENC is a new tournament that introduces a national team-centered structure to the global esports competitive landscape. It provides a structured platform for countries and regions to form representative teams and build player development systems to compete on the world stage.

The tournament is supported by a total financial commitment of $45 million, of which $20 million is allocated as prize money to be paid directly to players and coaches across the 16 titles. The prize structure is designed to ensure equal rewards for equal performance across all games, with $50,000 per player for 1st place, $30,000 for 2nd, and $15,000 for 3rd. This structure maintains a consistent and transparent prize system throughout the tournament.

Further information regarding the Esports Nations Cup will be released in the coming weeks. The latest updates can be found on the official website.