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Game Crossovers and Collaborations
The Esports Foundation and Adidas have announced a partnership to provide outfitting for teams at the inaugural Esports event in Riyadh. The collaboration aims to support the growing esports scene, with mentions of the popular fighting game Street Fighter.
PUBG BATTLEGROUNDS Nations Confirmed for Esports Nations Cup 2026 Finals | Invision Game Community
The Esports Foundation has finalized the online regional qualifiers for PUBG BATTLEGROUNDS at the Esports Nations Cup 2026, with the finals set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ten nations have secured spots through regional competitions, joining 12 invited teams, with one wildcard slot remaining. The tournament will feature 24 national teams competing from November 11-15.
THE ESPORTS AWARDS AND ESPORTS FOUNDATION LAUNCH PLAYER-VOTED EWC PLAYERS’ CHOICE AWARD AS PART OF EXTENDED GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP
The Esports Awards and Esports Foundation have extended their partnership through 2028, introducing the new EWC Players' Choice Award voted on by professional players. The Esports Awards ceremony will rotate host cities starting in 2026, with the next event scheduled for the United States. The Esports World Cup 2026 will be held in Paris, France, featuring over 2,000 players competing across 24 games.
Esports Nations Cup confirms 16 titles for inaugural edition; over 100,000 qualifier participants across 100 nations and territories including India to compete
The Esports Foundation has confirmed a 16-game lineup for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Over 100,000 players from 100 nations will compete in titles including Apex Legends, Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and VALORANT. NODWIN Gaming will serve as India's National Team Partner.
Great Britain at the Esports Nations Cup 2026: British Esports, Esports Wales, Fnatic, Scottish Esports, The FA via England Gaming and UKETC unite to represent GB
British Esports, along with partners Esports Wales, Fnatic, Scottish Esports, The FA via England Gaming, and UKETC, has been selected as the Official National Team Partner to represent Great Britain at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2-29, 2026. Jeff Simpkins has been appointed National Team Manager, tasked with forming national teams across multiple game titles. The Esports Foundation is backing the event with significant funding for prize money, club incentives, and national team development.