Fortnite Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026: Qualified teams & format
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Fortnite Reload heading to EWC with $1M prize money
The fans are pretty excited as competitive Fortnite is heading back to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC). Previously, the game took one year off, but now Epic Games has partnered once again with EWC to host the $1 million Reload Elite Series Championship.
This means that we are finally going to see the sweaty and best duos going all out at the global stage in August 2026. Let’s check out more details in this article.
Qualified duos so far
These are the teams that have secured their spot through the first qualifier:
- Shxrk & T3eny
- Cold & Rapid
- Phoenix & Retro
- 916Gon & Night
- Yuma & Koyota
- 5aald & Mshary
- Alex & Wreckless
- Sky & Scroll
- Peterbot & Pollo
- Tjino & PabloWingu
The remaining spots will be filled as we get closer to August 2026.
How teams qualify for Fortnite Esports World Cup?
In order to compete in the Reload Elite Series Championship, Fortnite gamers in seven various locations across the world have to complete four online qualifications first.
The initial qualifier (Q1) has already concluded and the top ten duos have become qualified. The other three qualifiers will also be held in the next several months, which means that 40 duos will be flying to Riyadh in total.
Qualifying spots per region
- Europe – 3 per qualifier (12 total)
- NA Central – 2 per qualifier (8 total)
- NA West – 1 per qualifier (4 total)
- Brazil – 1 per qualifier (4 total)
- Asia – 1 per qualifier (4 total)
- Middle East – 1 per qualifier (4 total)
- Oceania – 1 per qualifier (4 total)
A total of 40 duos will compete for the $1 million prize pool at Esports World Cup 2026.
FAQs
When is the Fortnite Esports World Cup 2026?
The Reload Elite Series Championship will take place in August 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
What is the prize pool for Fortnite at EWC 2026?
The total prize pool for the event is $1 million.
What format will Fortnite use at EWC 2026?
The tournament will feature Fortnite Reload instead of traditional Build or Zero Build formats.
How many teams qualify for the event?
A total of 40 duos from seven global regions will qualify through four online qualifiers.
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.