Esports World Cup 2026 took place in Paris, France from Monday, July 6 to Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Following seven weeks of fierce battles across various tournaments, China-based AG.AL claimed the prestigious overall championship title.
Esports World Cup 2026 Concludes! AG.AL Crowned Club Champion
Esports World Cup 2026 took place in Paris, France over seven action-packed weeks.
In this third edition of the tournament, 100+ broadcasters televised matches in 47 languages, drawing 850 million viewers.
Additionally, the League of Legends tournament reached a peak viewership of 4.3 million.
Furthermore, tournament ticket sales surged 94% year-over-year to 175,000, achieving a remarkable total of 2 million visitors across the venue, fan festival, and citywide activations throughout the event.
This marked an enormous leap forward compared to the 2025 edition.
Esports World Cup 2026 officially drew to a close on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
China-based AG.AL claimed the coveted title of Club Champion.
Heading into the final 7th week, two-time defending Club Champion Team Falcons led the overall standings going into TrackMania, but suffered an unexpected quarterfinal exit.
Trailing close behind, AG.AL delivered a stunning victory in TrackMania to secure the $130,000 tournament prize and win the Esports World Cup 2026 Club Championship.
Overall Standings
Clutching victory at the last minute, defying the odds, proving that nothing is granted and everything is earned.@AGGlobalEsports are the EWC26 Club Champions! ? pic.twitter.com/4Q8BsRhu2Y
— Esports World Cup (@EWC_EN) August 23, 2026
- 1st: AG.AL (@AGGlobalEsports) (5,300 Points)
- 2nd: Team Falcons (@TeamFalconsGG) (4,600 Points)
- 3rd: Team Vitality (@TeamVitality) (3,300 Points)
- 4th: Natus Vincere (@natusvincere) (2,950 Points)
- 5th: Team Liquid (@TeamLiquid) (2,700 Points)
AG.AL Tournament Results by Title
- 1st Place: Trackmania, TEKKEN 8
- 2nd Place: Chess, Free Fire, Honor of Kings World Cup
- 3rd Place: Teamfight Tactics
French President Emmanuel Macron in Attendance; High Hopes for the Future of Esports
French President Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) attended the event, presenting the trophy on stage to AG.AL Chairman Layne Le and team representatives.
President Macron commented on his official X account, "France is proud to have hosted the Esports World Cup in Paris this summer!" sharing praise for all gamers.
Esports World Cup 2026 was originally slated to take place in Saudi Arabia, but organizers moved the host city to France due to regional developments, as detailed in our previous report.
Esports continues to expand globally, taking the spotlight on massive international stages.
We look forward not only to Esports World Cup 2027, but also to the continued acceleration of esports' global growth in the years ahead.
Comment from HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, Chairman of the Esports World Cup Foundation Executive Committee
PR NewswireWe are proud of what the Esports World Cup has achieved in Paris and of its continued international growth.
Bringing the EWC to a global audience beyond Saudi Arabia marks an important milestone in its journey and reflects the growing recognition of esports as a global industry, connecting communities, cultures and audiences around the world.
The attendance of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, alongside President Emmanuel Macron, is a testament to the growing importance and global interest in esports, and to how far the industry has come.
I extend my congratulations to all the players, Clubs, publishers, partners and organisers who contributed to this edition.
Paris has been an important chapter in the EWC journey, and we look forward to building on this progress in the years ahead.
Comment from Eddy Chen, COO of AG.AL
PR Newswire"When we began expanding AG.AL globally in 2024, the same year the Esports World Cup launched, we set out to build a Club capable of succeeding across games, regions and cultures. This title shows how far that vision has come.
Our journey in Paris reflected the strength of the entire organization, from M. Zubair's breakthrough in TEKKEN 8 and our deep runs across multiple titles to Gwen delivering the decisive Trackmania victory under extraordinary pressure.
But this trophy belongs equally to every player, coach and staff member whose dedication brought us here.
I want to thank our Chairman, Mr. Layne Le, whose belief and leadership made this journey possible, and the Esports Foundation for creating a global stage that rewards the depth and ambition of an entire Club.
Winning the Club Championship is a historic milestone for AG.AL and a proud moment for everyone who believed in what we are building.
Comment from Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation
PR NewswireOur ambition has always been bigger than a single event: to grow esports and establish it as a leading global sport.
The Esports World Cup brings that mission to life by bringing the best games, players, Clubs and communities together on one global stage.
Paris embraced the Esports World Cup and made it its own.
The city showed that competitive gaming belongs on the world's biggest stages while staying true to what makes esports special.
Thank you to the city of Paris for seven weeks of incredible support and fandom.
And congratulations to AG.AL on an extraordinary Club Championship victory and on earning their place in esports history.
