The video streaming service, U-NEXT, holds domestic media rights in Japan for the grand finals of four titles at Esports World Cup 2026 (hereafter EWC 2026), one of the world's largest esports tournaments.
U-NEXT will offer catch-up streaming with Japanese commentary for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (hereafter Fatal Fury) and League of Legends (hereafter LoL), as well as live streaming for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (hereafter MLBB) and Rainbow Six Siege (hereafter R6S).
U-NEXT to Stream EWC 2026 Grand Finals! Four Titles Including Fatal Fury, LoL, MLBB, and R6S
Video streaming service U-NEXT will stream the grand finals for four selected titles at EWC 2026, which has been underway in Paris, France, since Sunday, July 6, 2026:
- Live Streaming: MLBB, R6S
- Catch-up Streaming (with Japanese commentary): Fatal Fury, LoL
Live Streams Set for August 1 and August 15! Witness the EWC 2026 Grand Finals
EWC 2026 is one of the world's largest esports tournaments, currently underway in Paris since Monday, July 6, 2026.
This massive event features 24 game titles across 25 distinct tournaments!
Over 2,000 players representing more than 200 clubs from over 100 countries have gathered to compete.
U-NEXT will live stream MLBB, the pinnacle of mobile esports, and R6S, the world championship for tactical shooters.
Additionally, U-NEXT will offer Fatal Fury, contending for a new peak in fighting games, and LoL, one of the world's largest MOBAs, as catch-up streams with Japanese commentary!
Enjoy the ultimate showdowns across four distinct genres.
Live Streaming Schedule
- MLBB Grand Finals: Saturday, August 1, 2026
- R6S Grand Finals: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Catch-up Streaming
- Fatal Fury Grand Finals: Held on Saturday, July 11, 2026
- LoL Grand Finals: Held on Sunday, July 19, 2026
U-NEXT will announce the exact release schedule for the catch-up streams at a later date!
You can watch the tournament streams via U-NEXT.
Don't miss any of the intense action from the EWC 2026 grand finals!
Check the official EWC 2026 X account (@EWC_EN) for the latest tournament updates!
| Tournament Overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Esports World Cup 2026 |
| Schedule | Monday, July 6, 2026 – Thursday, August 23, 2026 |
| Location | Paris, France |