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The Esports Nations Cup (ENC) is a multi-game, country-based esports series hosted by the Esports World Cup Foundation. The 2026 edition is the first of its kind — an expanded format from the Esports World Cup where players represent their country directly instead of clubs. For League of Legends, that means a flag, five players, and millions watching. LEC rivals unite under one banner. LCK legends join forces for Korea. 94+ nations, nine days, one stage in Riyadh.
Date
2026
Location
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Nations
94
competing
Prize Pool
$1.5M
USD
Main Event
16 direct invites based on placements at official Riot Games competitions — top 8 bypass Play-In and go straight to Group Stage. 14 qualifier spots across seven regions (two per region). 2 wildcards complete the 32-nation field.
Each nation appoints a coach who selects five starters and optional subs. Players must hold citizenship and meet Riot residency rules.
No boot camps, no months of synergy — coaches build chemistry in days with rosters that have never scrimmed. The result? The most creative, unpredictable LoL of the year.
Nations usually invisible at Worlds — Nordics, Eastern Europe, LATAM, SEA — suddenly field lineups stacked with world-class talent. Bold strategies thrive when there's no time to over-prepare.
The ENC is organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) as a companion series to the Esports World Cup. While the EWC features club-based competition, the ENC shifts the spotlight to nations — same stage, different pride.
Some details — especially final seeding and wildcard selections — may still change as organizers finalize the format. Rosters are based on official announcements and may be updated. Community-maintained by RFT — not affiliated with Riot Games, the Esports World Cup Foundation, or ESL FACEIT Group.
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