The Esports Foundation (EF) today announced that the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), originally scheduled to take place in November 2026 in Riyadh, will be postponed to November 2027, following ongoing assessment of the wider regional situation, and after consultation with key stakeholders. Given ENC’s unprecedented international scale and the uncertainty created by the wider...
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) has officially announced the players who have received direct invitations to the EA SPORTS FC tournament at the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026, with India’s Charanjot Singh earning a place through the FC Pro World Rankings. The 23-year-old will represent the country at the inaugural edition of the global nation-based esports...
The Esports Foundation (EF) today announced that Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, the most decorated and influential player in League of Legends history, has been named a Game Ambassador for the Esports World Cup (EWC) and Esports Nations Cup (ENC) through 2028. His career has transcended competitive gaming, elevating him to national hero status in the Republic...
