$45 Million Committed to players, clubs & ecosystem development
The Esports Nations Cup provides $45 million in prize money for players, club incentives to release their players for ENC, and a Development Fund aimed at supporting our national team partners in growing their local ecosystems.
Prize Money $20M
Paid directly to players and coaches across 16 titles, based on their performance.
Club Incentives $5M
Paid to the clubs that National Players belong to, based on player performance at ENC.
Development Fund $20M
Investment in National Team Partners for local esports ecosystem development, ENC travel support, and national team operations.
PRIZE POOL: $20M to players & coaches
ENC follows an equal payout per placement logic, meaning that on a per person basis, players and coaches earn the same prize money per placement across all 16 titles. Select a title to see the full placement table. All prizes paid per player and per coach.
Apex Legends
| Placement | Per Player / Coach | Team Total (3+1) | Club Incentives per Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $50,000 | $200,000 | $20,000 |
| 2nd | $30,000 | $120,000 | $12,000 |
| 3rd | $15,000 | $60,000 | $6,000 |
| 4th | $10,000 | $40,000 | $4,000 |
| 5th | $7,750 | $31,000 | $3,100 |
| 6th | $7,500 | $30,000 | $3,000 |
| 7th | $7,250 | $29,000 | $2,900 |
| 8th | $7,000 | $28,000 | $2,800 |
| 9th | $6,800 | $27,200 | $2,720 |
| 10th | $6,600 | $26,400 | $2,640 |
CLUB INCENTIVE: $5M to the clubs who enable their players
Clubs develop the players. National teams elevate them. The Club Incentive recognises the role professional clubs play in releasing players for national duty. Clubs earn 40% of the prize money their players earn, once they reach the top 16 in any of the titles. The Club Incentives are paid on top of the player prize, not deducted from it.
Example - 1st Place - 5+1 Roster
- $300,000 paid to the team
Each of the 6 members (5 players + 1 coach) receives their full $50,000 prize.
- $120,000 additional club incentive
A further 40% of each $50,000 prize ($20,000 per seat) is allocated on top, totaling $120,000.
- Split across home clubs
The $120,000 is distributed to the home clubs of the 6 players and coaches, proportional to each club's roster contribution.
Development Fund: $20M invested in national team programmes
A long-term commitment to National Team Partners and the infrastructure that makes country/territory-based esports sustainable beyond a single event.
How to Join
We have selected over 100 National Team Managers to manage the delegation of their respective country/territory. The National Team Managers have in turn selected national game coaches in all team titles. These coaches are now tasked with building the national roster for ENC26, by picking the best talent available to carry the flag.
Countries/territories that do not have a National Team Manager will be supported by a Regional Manager appointed by ENC. The application process is fully open. Coaches and team captains are encouraged to apply here before May 10. We will select the strongest roster from each country/territory on each game title, and send it to the regional qualifiers for a chance to qualify at ENC26.
For team-based titles, each country/territory is entitled to a single representative roster for the ENC Main Event. For CS2 and Apex Legends specifically, there will be open qualifiers that rosters can sign up to directly to qualify for the ENC event. For those two titles, it will therefore not be the coaches that select the roster.
For solo-based titles, players will be selected through a merit-based ranking system or through open regional qualifiers. Detailed information will be provided for each solo game title on the competitions page in the coming weeks.
For solo titles, representation is limited to a maximum of two players per nation/territory.
National Team Manager or Regional Manager?
Every National Team relies on a managing layer to run day-to-day operations, and this layer comes in two models: countries & territories led by an Official National Team Manager, and countries & territories supported by an ENC-appointed Regional Manager. Get the full information on National Team setups here.
Simply search for it on this page. If your country/territory has a National Team Manager, feel free to reach out to them for a chance to join the national roster. If it has a Regional Manager, make sure you apply to become the official national roster at ENC qualifiers.
Regardless of the selection path and the governance model of your country/territory, all candidates must strictly adhere to the ENC Player Eligibility Rules & Regulations, which encompass specific age, citizenship, and other criterias.
Latest News From ENC
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.
PR
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.