The 2026 Esports World Cup has moved from Riyadh to Paris, France, bringing 24 different esports titles to the French capital. For League of Legends fans, the action kicks off on July 15, with 16 teams competing for a $600,000 top prize.
Quick Facts
- Event Start: July 15, 2026
- Location: Paris, France
- Top Prize: $600,000
- Format: Group stage followed by play-offs
Where to Stream
You can catch every minute of the tournament live across two primary platforms. Matches are broadcast on YouTube and the official Twitch channel. With multiple matches taking place simultaneously, organizers have confirmed that multiple streams will be available so viewers do not miss any gameplay.
Match Schedule: July 15
The group stage begins with a packed schedule on the first day. The top two teams from each of the four groups will advance to the play-off stage.
| Match | Start Time (BST) |
|---|---|
| Team Secret vs Sentinels | 10:00 am |
| Gen.G vs Karmine Corp | 10:00 am |
| Bilibili Gaming vs Movistar Koi | 11:10 am |
| T1 vs GAM Esports | 11:10 am |
| G2 vs FURIA | 12:20 pm |
| AG.AL vs Dplus | 12:20 pm |
| Hanwha Life vs MIBR | 13:30 pm |
| LYON vs JD Gaming | 13:30 pm |
Participating Teams and Rosters
Defending champions Gen.G return to the stage to protect their title. They face stiff competition from a field that includes iconic organizations like T1, G2, and local favorites Karmine Corp.
- Team Secret: Pun, Hizto, Dire, Eddie, Bie
- Sentinels: Impact, HamBak, DARKWINGS, Rahel, huhi
- T1: Doran, Oner, Faker, Peyz, Keria
- AG.AL: Flandre, Tarzan, Shanks, Hope, Kael
- Karmine Corp: Canna, Yike, kyeahoo, Caliste, Busio
- Gen.G: Kiin, Canyon, Chovy, Ruler, Duro
- Bilibili Gaming: Bin, Xun, knight, Viper, ON
- Movistar Koi: Myrwn, Elyoya, Jojopyun, Supa, Alvaro
- LYON: Dhokla, Inspired, Saint, Berserker, Isles
- JD Gaming: Xiaoxu, JunJia, HongQ, GALA, Vampire
- Hanwha Life: Zeus, Kanavi, Zeka, Gumayusi, Delight
- MIBR: Zest, Curse, Feisty, Duduhh, Ackerman
- Dplus: Siwoo, Lucid, ShowMaker, Smash, Career
- GAM Esports: Kiaya, Draktharr, Gloryy, Artemis, Taki
- G2: BrokenBlade, SkewMond, Caps, Hans Sama, Labrov
- FURIA: Guigo, Tatu, Tutsz, Ayu, Jojo