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Esports World Cup 2026 begins!

NAVI / News / 8 July 2026 — 12:00

Esports World Cup 2026 has officially begun! Our tag is represented across 7 different disciplines, and the Born to Win will push their absolute limits to achieve the highest results possible.

Week 1: Fatal Fury (July 8–11)


First up is the Fatal Fury tournament with a $1,000,000 prize pool. On July 8–11, NAVI's DarkAngel enters the fray as one of the tournament favorites, ready to showcase his best gameplay against the scene's elite.

Week 2: Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (July 14–18)


Next up, the festival will host the biggest tournament of the year for Mobile Legends — MLBB Women's International 2026. From July 14 to 18, our roster NAVI MY will compete for a share of the $500,000 prize pool in what promises to be highly spectacular matchups.

Week 3: PUBG (July 21–26)

Then, from July 21 to 26, get ready for top-tier action in PUBG. With just over $2,000,000 on the line, the competition is massive, as 24 of the world's best teams battle it out for the ultimate crown.

Week 6: Chess (August 11–15)

August's esports action begins with Chess, where Nodirbek Abdusattorov will face off against the world's finest grandmasters. The matches are scheduled for August 11–15, featuring a staggering $1,500,000 prize pool.

Week 7: Crossfire (August 18–22)

The festival will wrap up with 3 major disciplines where NAVI plays a significant role. First, our boys will battle in CrossFire from August 18 to 22, featuring a $2,000,000 prize pool.

Week 7: Trackmania (August 19–22)

Simultaneously, the Trackmania matches will run from August 19 to 22, where mime will look to give it his absolute all. The tournament features 32 participants fighting for a share of $500,000.

Week 7: Counter-Strike 2 (August 19–23)


Finally, Esports World Cup 2026 will conclude with the Counter-Strike 2 tournament, happening on August 19–23. With 32 of the world's strongest teams and a $2,000,000 prize pool, this is bound to be an epic grand finale!

As a reminder, the Esports World Cup 2026 is taking place in Paris, France. Running from July 2 to August 23, the event features a total prize pool of $75,000,000 across more than 21 disciplines.

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