Esports World Cup 2026 Week 2: League of Legends, MLBB, and Free Fire Enter the Fray
The Esports World Cup 2026 is in full swing in Paris following the EWC Opening Ceremony, with Week 2 introducing three major competitive gaming titles to the global tournament. League of Legends kicks off its EWC competition from July 15-19 with an impressive $2 million prize pool, featuring a $600,000 first-place prize.
The League of Legends competition comes directly on the heels of MSI 2026, giving teams opportunities to redeem themselves or build on previous success. Several compelling narratives surround this event. T1, the organization that suffered a shocking early elimination at MSI by G2, will be a major focus for observers. The T1 vs. G2 matchup at MSI was the most-watched esports contest of the entire year, adding significant intrigue to T1’s EWC campaign. Gen.G and KC are set to face off in the opening round, representing some of competitive League of Legends’ strongest rosters.
Alongside League of Legends, Week 2 also marks the competitive debut of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Free Fire at the Esports World Cup, expanding the tournament’s reach across multiple gaming platforms and audiences worldwide.