S8UL Esports’ Nihal Sarin and Gen.G Esports’ Arjun Erigaisi have advanced to the quarterfinals of Chess at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 after progressing through the lower bracket (LB) on the final day of the group stage. Both Grandmasters, who also reached the playoffs at last year’s edition, will now lead India’s challenge in...
The Esports Foundation (EF) and adidas made sports history today, announcing a landmark partnership that will see the sportswear company outfit every national team at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), the first nation-based esports event of its scale, set to debut November 2, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The partnership directly supports the ongoing...
The Esports Foundation (EF) today announced Aya Nakamura, DJ Snake, and Theodora as the headline performers for the Opening Ceremony of the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC), taking place in Paris at La Seine Musicale on July 8. The performance will kick off the inaugural international edition of the world’s largest esports and gaming event,...
