Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has confirmed the first eight of 16 game titles for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026, scheduled to take place in Riyadh from November 2 to 29, 2026.
The ENC is a nation-based esports competition in which players compete under their national flags. According to EWCF, the event is intended to establish a recurring international format centered on national team representation.
The confirmed titles are Chess, Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, EA SPORTS FC, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Honor of Kings, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and Trackmania.
The Chess tournament, running November 2–8, will feature 128 players. Counter-Strike 2, scheduled for November 10–15, will include an open qualification programme involving more than 15,000 players across 3,000 teams, according to the foundation. Dota 2, also set for November 2–8, will feature 32 national teams qualifying through rankings, regional qualifiers and wildcard entries.
EA SPORTS FC will take place November 17–22 with 128 players qualifying through in-game pathways, regional events and world rankings. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will feature 32 players from November 12–15. Honor of Kings (November 24–29) and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (November 23–29) will feature 24 and 32 national teams respectively. Trackmania, scheduled for November 19–22, will include 32 national representatives competing in a 1v1v1v1 Cup Mode format.
Eight additional titles are expected to be announced in the coming weeks, completing the 16-game programme.
