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Solidarity Slots provide a pathway for underrepresented countries & territories to compete at the Esports Nations Cup 2026 alongside the world's best, by removing barriers to entry, compensating for regional infrastructure limitations and supporting professional growth and international representation for all. This page provides all the information necessary to understand how they work and how to apply.
Solidarity Slots are available on every title except Counter-Strike 2. Each game title at ENC will award one (1) Solidary Slot, with the exception of Chess, Rocket League and EA FC who will award two (2) Solidary Slots each. A country/territory can only be awarded a maximum of one (1) Solidarity Slot across all ENC game titles.
All applications must meet the requirements below to be considered eligible:
Participation: The team/player applying for a Solidarity Slot must have been selected and approved by the ENC team to participate in the qualifiers and/or must have participated in ENC qualifiers.
Underrepresentation: The team/player’s country/territory must be present at ENC Finals on a maximum of 1 game title, either through invites or qualifiers. If you are unsure, please refer to the country/territory list in the application form. If your country/territory is in the list, it is eligible for 1 Solidarity Slot.
National Team Managers/Partners, or if not applicable, the Team Captain/Coach must apply through the official ENC 2026 - Solidarity Slot Application Form by August 16, 2026. They can only receive a maximum of 1 Solidarity Slot across all of ENC.
The ENC team will review all applications and evaluate them based on the following criteria:
The ENC team will shortlist the top 3 countries/territories on each game title and will decide together with the game publishers on the final selection for the Solidary Slot. The final selection or rejection decision will be communicated at the end of August to all players/teams who submitted an application. Decisions are final and are not subject to appeal.
2026
Esports Foundation Postpones Inaugural Esports Nations Cup to November 2027
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.
2026
Kameto Joins Esports Nations Cup as Team France Ambassador
Ahead of the Esports Nations Cup 2026, Team France is preparing to take the global stage with the support of a familiar face and its first official national jersey. Kamel "Kameto" Kebir has been named the official ambassador for Team France, bringing his connection with the French esports community to the national team’s journey. Team France’s adidas jersey has also been revealed as the first national design unveiled for ENC 26, representing the identity behind competing under the French flag.
PR
France Unveils First Esports Nations Cup Jersey on the Champs-Élysées
Revealed at the Esports Festival by the Esports World Cup, the jersey designed in collaboration with adidas gives French esports a new symbol to rally behind.
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Esports Foundation and adidas Announce Landmark Partnership to Outfit Every Team at the Inaugural Esports Nations Cup
Over 100 countries and territories will wear custom adidas national jerseys at the Esports Nations Cup (ENC), equipping every team competing across 16 of the world’s most popular esports titles. The inaugural four-week event is set to take place starting November 2, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. National team jerseys will be revealed in the coming weeks. The partnership directly supports the ongoing convergence of esports, culture, entertainment and sports, creating a defining moment for the esports industry and the global sport landscape.