Esports World Cup 2026 Paris: All Results and Complete Recap

AG.AL won the Esports World Cup 2026 Club Championship in Paris with 5,300 points, ahead of Team Falcons (4,600) and Team Vitality (3,300). The decision came during the Trackmania tournament: French player Gwendal “Gwen” Duparc, competing under the AG.AL banner, defeated Epos and delivered the 1,000 points that swung the final standings. In Counter-Strike 2, Team Spirit defeated FUT Esports 3-1 on August 23 at the Accor Arena.

This page brings together the final results of EWC Paris 2026, the 25 champions, the club standings, the key French highlights and the event’s figures. The edition ran from July 6 to August 23, 2026, with 24 games, 25 tournaments and a total prize pool of $75 million.

Article checked and updated on September 14, 2026, using results and reports published by the Esports World Cup.

EWC Paris 2026: the key takeaways

• Club champion: AG.AL, with 5,300 points and a $7 million bonus.
• Club Championship podium: AG.AL, Team Falcons, Team Vitality.
• CS2 champion: Team Spirit, who defeated FUT Esports 3-1 at the Accor Arena.
• Trackmania champion: Gwen for AG.AL, ahead of Epos and Pac.
• Dates: July 6 to August 23, 2026.
• Format: 24 games and 25 tournaments, with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang featuring two separate competitions.
• Participation: More than 2,000 players, over 200 clubs and more than 100 nationalities.
• Audience and attendance: 850 million viewers, 440 million hours watched, 175,000 esports tickets sold and more than 2 million visits.
• Prize pool: $75 million in total.

The major result of EWC 2026 is therefore twofold: AG.AL won the overall club standings, while each of the 25 tournaments crowned its own champion. The Club Championship, calculated across the entire event, should not be confused with the titles awarded in each individual game.

Who won EWC 2026?

AG.AL won EWC 2026 in terms of the Club Championship. The club finished first with 5,300 points, 700 ahead of Team Falcons. Its run included two titles, in TEKKEN 8 and Trackmania, three runner-up finishes and one third-place finish.

AG.AL wins the Club Championship

Before the final weekend, Team Falcons still held the advantage. Carl-Antoni “Carl Jr.” Cloutier’s elimination in the Trackmania quarterfinals gave AG.AL one last opportunity. Gwen needed to finish at least third to move his club ahead of Falcons; he went one better by winning the tournament.

The victory earned AG.AL 1,000 points and brought its total to 5,300. The club received $7 million for first place in the overall standings. It also prevented Team Falcons, champions in 2024 and 2025, from securing a third consecutive title.

Final club standings

1. AG.AL — 5,300 points — $7 million.
2. Team Falcons — 4,600 points — $5 million.
3. Team Vitality — 3,300 points — $4 million.
4. Natus Vincere — 2,950 points — $3 million.
5. Team Liquid — 2,700 points — $2 million.

This top five is the official final ranking published after the seventh week. Team Spirit finished sixth with 2,200 points, boosted by its Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Counter-Strike 2 titles.

All EWC Paris 2026 results

Here is the complete table of the 25 EWC Paris 2026 tournaments. For knockout competitions, the “Score” column indicates the final result. For battle royale games and other formats without a single final head-to-head match, it specifies that the result is an overall ranking. The dates correspond to the day on which the title was awarded.

Team Spirit wins Counter-Strike 2 at the Accor Arena

Team Spirit won the EWC Paris 2026 Counter-Strike 2 tournament by defeating FUT Esports 3-1 in the grand final. FUT took the first map, Cache, before Spirit turned the series around on Anubis. The third map, Ancient, proved decisive: Spirit won it 16-14 after double overtime. The final map ended 13-5, sealing the title.

The final took place on August 23, 2026, at the Accor Arena in front of the Paris crowd. Danil “donk” Kryshkovets received the tournament MVP trophy. Team Spirit pocketed $600,000 for the title and added 1,000 points to its Club Championship total.

Spirit’s run also crossed paths with Team Vitality. The French club, cheered on by the crowd and led by Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut, reached the quarterfinals before losing to the eventual champion. The performance still earned Vitality 200 points.

Gwen swings EWC 2026 on Trackmania

The Trackmania final became the decisive moment of the entire EWC 2026. Gwendal “Gwen” Duparc represented AG.AL and knew that a podium finish would be enough to move Team Falcons ahead in the club standings. He took control of the final, won 11 of the 21 rounds and activated finalist mode before his opponents.

Gwen finished the competition with 142 points, ahead of Team Liquid’s Epos, who scored 115 points. Pac, representing Team Vitality, took third place. The French player won $130,000 and 1,000 points for AG.AL. This individual victory therefore directly delivered the 2026 Club Championship to his team.

The scenario was intensified by the quarterfinal elimination of Carl Jr., Team Falcons’ representative. At that point, AG.AL had a real opportunity to reclaim the lead. Gwen turned it into a title in front of his home crowd on Trackmania’s final day.

The French players and teams who made their mark at EWC Paris 2026

Gwen

Gwen is the French face of the EWC Paris 2026 recap. His Trackmania title went beyond a place in one game’s record books: it decided the overall club standings. His command of the final, in a format where players had to reach the finalist-mode threshold and then win a round, turned intense collective pressure into a clear victory.

Karmine Corp and Caliste

Karmine Corp reached the League of Legends tournament final. Caliste’s team lost 0-3 to Dplus Kia, but its second-place finish earned 750 Club Championship points and $340,000. KC’s run was one of the main French results in a major game at this edition.

In Rocket League, Karmine Corp was defending its 2025 title. Its run ended in the quarterfinals after a 3-4 French matchup loss to Team Vitality. The trophy ultimately went to Team Falcons, who defeated Spacestation Gaming 4-0.

Team Vitality

Team Vitality finished third in the Club Championship with 3,300 points. The club won the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational by defeating Natus Vincere 4-2, with Vival named MVP. It also placed Pac on the Trackmania podium and reached the Counter-Strike 2 quarterfinals.

This consistency across several disciplines explains Vitality’s position ahead of Natus Vincere and Team Liquid in the overall standings, even without a CS2 title in front of the French crowd.

EWC Paris 2026 highlights

• The Trackmania finale: Gwen gave AG.AL the club title in one of the edition’s most tense scenarios.
• Team Spirit’s CS2 comeback: After losing the first map, Spirit won the next three and lifted the trophy at the Accor Arena.
• AG.AL’s double: M. Zubair won TEKKEN 8 5-0 before Gwen added the Trackmania title.
• Team Spirit’s double: The club won the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup and then Counter-Strike 2.
• Karmine Corp’s performance: KC reached the League of Legends final with Caliste.
• Vitality’s women’s title: The team dominated Natus Vincere 4-2 in the MLBB Women’s Invitational final.
• Magnus Carlsen’s second title: The Norwegian retained his EWC chess title by defeating Denis Lazavik 2-0.
• The opening at La Seine Musicale: The July 8 ceremony officially launched the Paris edition.

EWC Paris 2026 in numbers: a record edition

The report published by the organizers after the competition shows the scale of the event:

• 850 million viewers worldwide;
• 440 million hours watched;
• 175,000 esports tickets sold;
• more than 2 million visits across the competition venues, Fan Fest and activations around Paris;
• more than 2,000 players at the main event;
• more than 200 clubs competing;
• more than 100 nationalities represented;
• more than 5,000 co-streamers;
• 100 broadcast partners and 47 languages;
• $75 million in total prize money;
• 24 games and 25 tournaments spread across seven weeks.

Before the main event, the Road to EWC circuit had brought together around 1.5 million players across 330 qualifying tournaments. The audience and attendance figures therefore do not only represent the people in the stands: they cover the worldwide broadcasting ecosystem and the various Paris activations.

Prize pool: how much money did EWC 2026 distribute?

EWC 2026 featured a total prize pool of $75 million. Of that amount, $30 million was reserved for the Club Championship and distributed among the top 24 clubs. AG.AL received $7 million for first place, Team Falcons $5 million, Team Vitality $4 million, Natus Vincere $3 million and Team Liquid $2 million.

The 25 game championships represented more than $39 million combined. Each tournament had its own prize pool: $3 million for the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup, $2 million for Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2 or VALORANT, and $500,000 for Trackmania, for example. The remaining funds supported qualifiers and various player or club rewards, including MVP trophies and the Jafonso Award linked to runs through the Last Chance Qualifiers.

The money won in a specific tournament should therefore be distinguished from the Club Championship bonus. Gwen’s Trackmania title earned him $130,000 in his game, while the result simultaneously enabled AG.AL to claim the $7 million reserved for the best club.

Which games were featured at EWC 2026?

The 24 games at EWC 2026 were: Apex Legends, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Call of Duty: Warzone, Chess, Counter-Strike 2, CROSSFIRE, Dota 2, EA Sports FC 26, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Fortnite, Free Fire, Honor of Kings, League of Legends, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Overwatch 2, PUBG: Battlegrounds, PUBG Mobile, Rocket League, Street Fighter 6, Teamfight Tactics, TEKKEN 8, Rainbow Six Siege X, Trackmania and VALORANT.

The total reached 25 tournaments because Mobile Legends: Bang Bang was divided into two competitions: the Mid Season Cup and the Women’s Invitational. The schedule covered the main competitive genres, from FPS and MOBAs to fighting games, battle royale, racing, sports and chess.

Where was the 2026 Esports World Cup held?

The 2026 Esports World Cup took place in Paris from July 6 to August 23. The main venue hosted the tournaments and Fan Fest at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The Counter-Strike 2 finale had a separate stage at the Accor Arena.

Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

Hall 1 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles was the heart of the event, at 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles in the 15th arrondissement. Several specialized stages operated there in parallel: a main arena, an area dedicated to battle royale, a stage for MOBAs and tactical games, and a space for fighting games, chess and CROSSFIRE.

The venue was open Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on weekends from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. It also hosted the Fan Fest, player meet-and-greets, community activities, the official store and food areas. Re-entry was allowed with a valid ticket.

Accor Arena

The Accor Arena hosted the Counter-Strike 2 grand final on August 23, 2026. Moving to this Paris venue gave the tournament a distinct conclusion: Team Spirit and FUT Esports played a four-map series in front of several thousand spectators, bringing the seven weeks of competition to a close.

The opening ceremony, meanwhile, was held on July 8 at La Seine Musicale. These three venues played different roles: Paris Expo hosted the daily program, the Accor Arena hosted the CS2 final and La Seine Musicale hosted the official launch.

How did the Club Championship work?

The Club Championship combined the results of the same organization across multiple games. The top eight finishers in each tournament received 1,000, 750, 500, 300, 200, 150, 100 and 50 points respectively. These points were added to each club’s total over the seven weeks.

To be eligible for the Club Championship, a club had to achieve at least two top-eight finishes in two different competitions. To win first place in the overall standings, it also had to win at least one tournament.

Roster depth mattered just as much as performance in a single game. AG.AL competed in 18 competitions and earned six medals; Team Falcons competed in 20 tournaments. This multi-game approach is what distinguishes the club standings from a simple list of champions.

Complete EWC 2026 schedule

The event covered seven weeks, with several competitions overlapping. Here is the final chronology:

• Week 1 — July 6 to 12: VALORANT (July 2-12), Apex Legends (July 7-11) and Fatal Fury (July 8-11). Dota 2 also began on July 7.
• Week 2 — July 13 to 19: MLBB Women’s Invitational (July 14-17), Free Fire (July 15-18), League of Legends (July 15-19) and the conclusion of Dota 2 on July 19.
• Week 3 — July 20 to 26: Teamfight Tactics (July 21-25), PUBG: Battlegrounds (July 21-26), EA Sports FC 26 (July 22-26) and the launch of the MLBB Mid Season Cup on July 22.
• Week 4 — July 27 to August 2: Street Fighter 6 (July 29-August 1), Overwatch 2 (July 29-August 2), Call of Duty: Warzone (July 30-August 2), the MLBB Mid Season Cup final on August 1 and the start of Honor of Kings on July 30.
• Week 5 — August 3 to 9: Rainbow Six Siege X began on August 4, TEKKEN 8 ran from August 5-8, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 from August 5-9, PUBG Mobile began on August 6 and Honor of Kings ended on August 8.
• Week 6 — August 10 to 16: Chess (August 11-15), Rocket League (August 12-16), the end of Rainbow Six Siege X on August 15 and PUBG Mobile on August 16. Counter-Strike 2 began on August 12.
• Week 7 — August 17 to 23: CROSSFIRE (August 18-22), Trackmania (August 19-22), Fortnite (August 19-22) and the Counter-Strike 2 final stage through August 23.

The schedule was designed to keep several stages active at the same time. Some competitions, including Dota 2, Honor of Kings, Rainbow Six Siege X, PUBG Mobile and Counter-Strike 2, stretched across two weeks.

EWC Paris 2026 FAQ

Who won EWC 2026?

AG.AL won the Club Championship with 5,300 points.

Who won Counter-Strike 2 at EWC 2026?

Team Spirit defeated FUT Esports 3-1 in the final.

Who won Trackmania at EWC 2026?

French player Gwen, representing AG.AL, won the tournament.

What was the club standings podium?

AG.AL finished first, Team Falcons second and Team Vitality third.

How many games and tournaments were there?

EWC 2026 featured 24 games and 25 tournaments.

What was the EWC 2026 prize pool?

The total prize pool reached $75 million.

Where was EWC Paris 2026 held?

Primarily at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, with the CS2 final at the Accor Arena.

When did EWC 2026 take place?

From July 6 to August 23, 2026.

Sources and methodology

The results were checked tournament by tournament against the official EWC pages. Battle royale standings were presented as overall rankings when there was no single final head-to-head match. Audience and attendance figures come from the official report published on September 11, 2026. The club standings were cross-checked against the final Club Championship page and the closing press release.

• Official results of the 25 EWC 2026 tournaments
• Official final 2026 Club Championship standings
• Official release: AG.AL crowned club champion
• Official EWC 2026 report in numbers
• Official Counter-Strike 2 final report
• Official report on Gwen’s Trackmania victory
• Official guide to the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles venue

The practical information has been retained as an archive of the 2026 edition, and all wording has been shifted into the past tense. Incorrect results and duplicate sections from the previous version have been removed.