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Esports Nations Cup 2026 Confirms 16-Game Lineup, NODWIN Gaming to Lead India's Campaign

The Esports Nations Cup 2026 has officially revealed its complete game lineup, with the global tournament set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2 to 29, 2026.


The Esports Foundation made the announcement on April 9, confirming that 16 titles will be featured across the competition.


ENC Esports Nations Cup logo is centered, surrounded by various national flags. Text reads Riyadh November 2026. Dark backdrop.

Over 100,000 players are expected to take part in hundreds of qualification events spread across 100 markets worldwide. All of this leads up to one goal: a spot on the global stage representing your nation.


Here is the full list of games confirmed for ENC 2026:

  • Apex Legends

  • Chess

  • Counter-Strike 2

  • Dota 2

  • EA SPORTS FC

  • Fatal Fury

  • Honor of Kings

  • League of Legends

  • Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

  • PUBG: Battlegrounds

  • PUBG MOBILE

  • Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

  • Rocket League

  • Street Fighter 6

  • Trackmania

  • VALORANT


That is a solid mix of genres, from battle royale and tactical shooters to MOBAs, fighting games, and even Chess. The idea is clearly to cast as wide a net as possible, pulling in competitive communities from every corner of the world.


Fabian Scheuermann, Chief Games Officer at the Esports Foundation, put it well:

"The full ENC 2026 games lineup wasn't built around the biggest titles alone, but to create the broadest possible footprint. No single game can do that. Different titles reach different regions and communities, and bringing them together is what makes the ENC truly open."

India Gets NODWIN Gaming as National Team Partner

For Indian fans and players, the big news is that NODWIN Gaming has been selected as India's official National Team Partner for ENC 2026.


The company, which has long been a major name in South Asian esports, will now take charge of organizing nationwide qualifiers, forming the national teams, and building the pathways needed for Indian players to compete internationally.


NODWIN's responsibilities will cover team formation, coaching support across all game titles, grassroots mobilisation, and coordination with publishers, clubs, and other stakeholders in the ecosystem.


It is worth noting that for EA titles, specifically Apex Legends and EA SPORTS FC, Electronic Arts is not involved in organizing the ENC Finals. Team selection for those titles is handled through separate EA-run qualifiers or direct invitations and is not tied to National Team Partners like NODWIN.


A Serious Prize Pool on the Table

According to the Esports Foundation, ENC 2026 is backed by a total funding commitment of $45 million, which is approximately INR 416 crore. Out of that, $20 million (around INR 185 crore) is dedicated purely to prize money, paid directly to players and coaches across all 16 titles.


The prize structure is straightforward and consistent across games:

  • 1st Place: $50,000 per player (approximately INR 46 lakh)

  • 2nd Place: $30,000 per player (approximately INR 28 lakh)

  • 3rd Place: $15,000 per player (approximately INR 14 lakh)


Coaches receive equal pay per finishing position as players.


The Bigger Picture

The ENC is designed as a biennial tournament, meaning it runs every two years. As per the Esports Foundation, the concept is to give countries and territories a structured, recurring format to develop talent, build national teams, and grow their esports ecosystems over time.


More details about the qualification process and schedule are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

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