Riyad will host the first edition of the Esports Nations Cup from November 2 to 29, 2026. The event shifts the focus of competition from clubs and individual players toward national representation.
According to SPA, preparations are currently underway in Paris, where a dedicated pavilion is presenting visitors with the competition’s identity, details, and qualification stages. The Esports Foundation has launched the “Road to the Esports Nations Cup 2026” global qualification path to determine the participating national teams and players.
The tournament will feature 16 disciplines. Team-based competitions include VALORANT, Rocket League, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, PUBG MOBILE, PUBG: Battlegrounds, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, League of Legends, Honor of Kings, and Dota 2.
The qualification process is expected to involve over 100,000 players from more than 150 countries and territories through hundreds of events in 2026. Direct invitations or regional qualifications are determined by regularly updated rankings from major international competitions.
The Saudi national team jersey is scheduled to be unveiled on September 23, coinciding with the Kingdom’s National Day.
When and where will the Esports Nations Cup take place? The first edition of the Esports Nations Cup is scheduled to be held in Riyad from November 2 to November 29, 2026. Preparations for the event are currently being showcased in Paris through a dedicated pavilion that details the competition’s identity and qualification stages.
How many players and countries are expected to participate in the qualifications? The “Road to the Esports Nations Cup 2026” qualification path is expected to attract more than 100,000 players. These participants will come from over 150 different countries and territories, competing across hundreds of events throughout 2026.
Which gaming disciplines are included in the team competitions? The tournament features 16 disciplines in total. The team-based competitions specifically include Dota 2, Honor of Kings, League of Legends, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, PUBG: Battlegrounds, PUBG MOBILE, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, Rocket League, and VALORANT.
When will the Saudi national team jersey be revealed? The jersey for the Saudi national team will be unveiled on September 23. This date was chosen to coincide with the National Day of the Kingdom, occurring a few weeks before the global event begins in Riyad.