In a surprising twist, seven out of the 24 esports organizations that benefited from the $30 million prize pool earned less than clubs that didn’t receive any funding at all, as rankings were determined by total prize money instead of club points.
The company behind Apex Legends and EA Sports FC is now under the umbrella of the same sovereign fund that supports the Esports World Cup and, via Savvy Games Group, owns the tournament organizer ESL FACEIT Group.
The Saudi national airline is back as the official carrier for EWC 2026 in Paris, introducing additional flights, exclusive in-flight entertainment, and a special Fortnite activation.