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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.

57 EA Sports FC Players Qualify From a Field of More Than 170,000 For Inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026 Finals

57 players have qualified via regional qualifiers, with many taking on rivals and friends from their own country or territory in order to secure their own spot in Riyadh.

39 Teams Qualify for Apex Legends at Esports Nations Cup 2026

20 rosters qualified as representatives of the invited countries and territories, while 19 more teams earned a spot for their nation in the qualifiers

Esports Nations Cup 2026 Announces Official MLBB Rosters and Invites

16 Countries and Territories Have Been Invited to Compete in MLBB at the ENC Finals

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.

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.

Esports Nations Cup 2026 Announces Official EA SPORTS FC Invites

64 players will be invited to directly compete in a high-stakes international showcase at the ENC Finals, using the official EA FC Pro World Rankings.

Esports Nations Cup 2026 Confirms 20 Countries and Territories With Guaranteed Representation in Apex Legends

Following the conclusion of the Apex Legends Global Series Year 6 Split 1 Playoffs at EWC 2026, 20 countries and territories will receive guaranteed representation at the ENC Finals in Riyadh

7 More Countries and Territories Finally Reach Riyadh Through Rocket League Qualifiers for Esports Nations Cup 2026

7 More Countries and Territories Finally Reach Riyadh Through Rocket League Qualifiers for Esports Nations Cup 2026 22 teams total representing their country or territory successfully secured a spot at the ENC Rocket League main event in Riyadh through global online regional qualifiers

24 Countries and Territories Qualify for Counter-Strike 2 at Esports Nations Cup 2026

24 teams advance through both local and regional qualifiers to fully earn their spot in the ENC Counter-Strike 2 Finals in Riyadh

Esports Nations Cup 2026 Announces Official Honor of Kings Rosters, Invites, and Qualifier Winners

World Champions, World Cup Winners, and Superstars Around the World Invited to Compete in Honor of Kings at the ENC Finals

Multiple Countries and Territories Secure Historic First Qualification in PUBG MOBILE Qualifiers for Esports Nations Cup 2026

15 teams representing their country or territory successfully secured a spot at the ENC PUBG MOBILE main event in Riyadh through global online regional qualifiers

Favorites Dominate to Stack Finals Field in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Qualifiers for Esports Nations Cup 2026

11 teams representing their country or territory successfully secured a spot at the ENC PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS main event in Riyadh through global online regional qualifiers

Esports Nations Cup 2026 Announces Official PUBG MOBILE Rosters and Invites

World Champions, Motivated Superstars, and Ascending Players Highlight the 16 Countries and Territories Invited to Compete in PUBG MOBILE at the ENC Finals

Esports Nations Cup 2026 Announces Street Fighter 6 Rosters

24 teams consisting of four fighters each will compete in the exciting 4v4 Team Battle format in one of the most iconic fighting game franchises in Riyadh, November 18-22

Venezuela Defies the Odds While Panama and Bangladesh Secure First ENC Spots in Street Fighter 6 Qualifiers for Esports Nations Cup 2026

11 teams representing their country or territory successfully secured a spot at the ENC Street Fighter 6 main event in Riyadh through global online regional qualifiers