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India to Compete in 11 Titles at the Esports Nations Cup 2026

India has confirmed its participation in 11 out of 15 titles at the Esports Nations Cup 2026, with Nodwin Gaming appointed as the official Nation Team Partner for the country.


The Esports Nations Cup 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest esports events of the year. Scheduled to run from November 2 to 29, 2026, the tournament will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is backed by a massive total investment of $45 million (approx. INR 414 crore), making it a landmark event for competitive gaming on the global stage.


Hooded figure stands with the Indian flag cape in a futuristic setting. Text: "ENC Esports Nations Cup x NODWIN Gaming."

India's Titles at ENC 2026

India will be fielding teams across the following 11 games:

  1. DOTA 2

  2. Chess

  3. PUBG Mobile

  4. VALORANT

  5. Counter-Strike 2

  6. PUBG: Battlegrounds

  7. EA Sports FC

  8. Rainbow Six Siege

  9. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

  10. Honor of Kings

  11. Apex Legends


Nodwin Gaming Steps Up as Nation Team Partner

Nodwin Gaming will be leading the charge on the ground. The organization will spearhead team formation, mobilize grassroots and competitive communities, support coaches across game titles, and coordinate with publishers, clubs, and ecosystem stakeholders. The goal is to establish clear pathways for Indian players to represent the country on the global stage.


Prize Pool and Investment Breakdown

The $45 million investment is split across three major areas:

  • $20 million (approx. INR 184 crore) in prize money for players and coaches across 16 titles

  • $5 million (approx. INR 46 crore) in club incentives

  • $20 million (approx. INR 184 crore) dedicated to national team development


As per the reports, the tournament will follow a placement-based prize structure with equal payouts across titles. Here is how it breaks down per player:

  • 1st Place: $50,000 (approx. INR 46 lakh)

  • 2nd Place: $30,000 (approx. INR 28 lakh)

  • 3rd Place: $15,000 (approx. INR 14 lakh)


Payouts will scale for team-based titles, which means larger rosters will see proportionally higher total earnings.


Full Game Roster at ENC 2026

The complete list of titles featured at the tournament includes Chess, PUBG Mobile, Rocket League, DOTA 2, VALORANT, Counter-Strike 2, PUBG: Battlegrounds, Fatal Fury, League of Legends, Trackmania, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, EA SPORTS FC 26, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Honor of Kings, and Apex Legends.


A Growing Global Event

The ENC will launch in Riyadh in November 2026 before transitioning to a rotating city model for future editions. It is a biennial tournament, meaning it runs every two years, and is designed to complement the annual club-based Esports World Cup.


Participating Countries

The tournament features a massive roster of nations. According to the organizers, participating countries include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Chinese Taipei, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, South Korea, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, and Vietnam.


With over 60 nations set to compete, the ENC 2026 is well on its way to becoming the most inclusive national esports tournament ever held.


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