The inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC) takes place this November, offering a platform for players across a range of titles to represent their country in nation-versus-nation competition.
Operated by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF), the event sees players competing for a share of a $20m (~£14.6m) prize pool.
A total of 16 titles will feature at the inaugural event, spanning a variety of genres ranging from MOBA to racing. Ahead of the event, Esports Insider takes a closer look at all of the confirmed titles for the Esports Nations Cup.
This list will be updated periodically as more major esports events and dates are announced. First published: 05/02/26.
Esports Nations Cup 2026 Titles
At the time of writing, the Esports World Cup Foundation has revealed four of the 16 titles appearing at the Esports Nations Cup. The full list can be found below:
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
- Trackmania
- Dota 2
- Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
As more titles are added to the line-up, Esports Insider will update the article with the new additions alongside information on the event.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) was the first title announced for the Esports Nations Cup. Unveiled on January 25th, the tournament features 32 teams competing for a $1.5m (~£1.09m) prize pool.
The mobile MOBA title’s presence at the event follows MOONTON Games becoming a publishing partner in November 2025.
Alongside the 16 teams that receive direct invitations to compete, 14 teams from regional qualifiers will also secure a place. The remaining two slots are awarded to Wildcard teams.
Dota 2
In addition to Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, fellow MOBA title Dota 2 features in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with another 32 national teams battling for glory on the big stage.
Similar to MLBB, the Dota 2 tournament uses a National Team Ranking to decide which nations earn a direct invitation. The system considers the results of Tier 1 tournaments, awarding points based on the placements of organisations.
Trackmania
Following its arrival at the Esports World Cup, arcade racing game Trackmania will also appear at the Esports Nations Cup thanks to a multi-year deal with Ubisoft Nadeo.
Trackmania’s Elite Cup Ranking system ranks players based on placements across ten weekly tournaments, with the top five counting towards their rank. The top 16 players at the end of the ten weeks earn a place in the main event, while regional qualifiers taking place in June and Wildcard slots determine the remaining participants.
Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves
Unveiled on February 4th, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is the first fighting game to feature at the Esports Nations Cup as a result of SNK Corporation‘s involvement with the event as a publishing partner.
Taking place from November 12th to 16th, 32 players will represent their nation across a group stage and a single-elimination bracket to determine the eventual champion.
The top 16 players from the SNK World Championship 2026 point rankings earn a chance to compete, with 13 securing a place through regional qualifiers and three through Wildcard slots.
What Is The Esports Nations Cup?
The Esports Nations Cup is a multi-national esports tournament aiming to introduce national pride to the industry. The inaugural edition takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, before moving to a rotating model for future editions.
To help raise awareness of the event, the Esports World Cup Foundation has launched the Esports Nations Cup Development Fund. The $20m (~£14.7m) initiative will support the growth of national teams, alongside assisting with travel costs and the use of bootcamps for practice.
Source: https://esportsinsider.com/2026/02/esports-nations-cup-2026-games
