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Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) is officially returning to the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 after an incredible year in 2025. The tournament will take place from July 6 to August 23, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and will be organized by the EWC Foundation and WSL FACEIT Group.
MLBB Continues Its Esports Journey
After a record-breaking 2025, MLBB has proven itself as one of the world’s biggest esports titles. In 2026, two major MLBB events — the Mid Season Cup (MSC) and the Women’s Invitational (MWI) — will once again be part of the Esports World Cup.
The 2025 MSC made history by becoming the most-watched tournament in EWC history, reaching over 3.06 million peak viewers. It also featured 16 regions, the highest number to date, showing MLBB’s growing global reach and popularity.
All 22 Confirmed Titles for Esports World Cup 2026
The Esports World Cup 2026 will feature a total of 22 esports titles across different genres such as MOBA, FPS, battle royale, and fighting games.
Here is the full list of confirmed games:
- Rennsport (Sim Racing) – Confirmed for 2026
- VALORANT – Confirmed for 2026 and 2027
- Dota 2 – Confirmed for 2026 and 2027
- Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves – Confirmed for 2026 and 2027
- Apex Legends – Confirmed for 2026
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) – Confirmed for 2026 and 2027
- Honor of Kings – Confirmed for 2026 and 2027
- Free Fire – Confirmed for 2026
- League of Legends – Confirmed for 2026 and 2027
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – Confirmed for 2026 and 2027
- Chess – Confirmed for 2026
- PUBG Mobile – Confirmed for 2026 and 2027
- Overwatch 2 – Confirmed for 2026
- Rainbow Six Siege – Confirmed for 2026
- Call of Duty: Warzone – Confirmed for 2026 and 2027
- EA SPORTS FC 26 – Confirmed for 2026 and 2027
- Teamfight Tactics (TFT) – Confirmed for 2026 and 2027
- PUBG (PC) – Confirmed for 2026 and 2027
- Tekken 8 – Confirmed for 2026
- CrossFire – Confirmed for 2026 and 2027
- Street Fighter 6 – Confirmed for 2026 and 2027
- Counter-Strike 2 – Confirmed for 2026 and 2027
This exciting lineup brings together the best of competitive gaming — from shooters and MOBAs to fighting games and sports titles — making EWC 2026 one of the largest and most diverse esports events ever.
What to Expect in 2026
The inclusion of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang for both 2026 and 2027 highlights its long-term partnership with the Esports World Cup. The competition will once again bring together the world’s best MLBB teams and female players for thrilling matches, intense rivalries, and record-breaking moments.
With 22 major esports titles confirmed, EWC 2026 promises to deliver an unforgettable experience for fans around the world. As the countdown begins, the excitement builds for another landmark year in the global esports scene.
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