Riyadh will host the Esports National Teams Cup from November 2 to 29, 2026. A dedicated pavilion has been presented in Paris during the Esports World Cup to introduce visitors to the tournament details and the phased reveal of national team jerseys.
According to SPA, the Esports Foundation announced the launch of the global qualification path titled Road to the Esports National Teams Cup. This system shifts competitions from a club format to national representation across 16 disciplines.
The Saudi Arabia national team jersey will be revealed on September 23 to coincide with the Kingdom’s National Day. The qualification process is expected to involve over 100,000 players from more than 150 countries and regions participating in hundreds of events in 2026.
Qualification is based on tournament rankings derived from results at major international competitions. While national team coaches form rosters for team disciplines, teams in Apex Legends and Counter-Strike 2 register their own rosters for online qualifiers. Street Fighter 6 utilizes an individual format.
When and where will the Esports National Teams Cup take place? The tournament is scheduled to be held in Riyadh from November 2 to November 29, 2026. To build anticipation for the event, a pavilion was presented in Paris during the Esports World Cup to share tournament details and showcase national team jerseys.
How does the qualification process work for the tournament? The Esports Foundation launched the Road to the Esports National Teams Cup, which uses rankings from major international competitions. The process covers 16 disciplines, with over 100,000 players from more than 150 countries and regions expected to compete in hundreds of events during 2026.
How are the team rosters determined for different games? In most team disciplines, national team coaches are responsible for forming the rosters. However, for Apex Legends and Counter-Strike 2, teams must independently form and register their own rosters to participate in the online qualification phase.
When will the Saudi Arabia national team jersey be revealed? The jersey for the Saudi Arabia national team will be presented on September 23. This date coincides with the Kingdom’s National Day and serves to link national symbolism with the upcoming tournament in Riyadh.