Qualification Slots
- LCK: Gen.G Esports (title holders) + 1 from LCK + 2 from Online Qualifiers
- LPL: 1 from LPL + 2 from Online Qualifiers
- LEC: 1 from LEC + 2 from Online Qualifiers
- LCS: 1 from LCS + 1 from Online Qualifiers
- CBLOL: 1 from CBLOL + 1 from Online Qualifiers
- LCP: 1 from LCP + 1 from Online Qualifiers
Tournament Stages
Stage 1: Group Stage
- 16 teams divided into 4 groups of 4
- Double Elimination, BO1, Elimination BO3
- Top 2 per group advance to the Playoffs
Stage 2: Playoffs
- 8 teams in a single-elimination bracket, BO3
- Grand Final, BO5
The Esports World Championship 2026 will take place from July 15 – July 19, 2026, with a prize pool of $2,000,000.
