Apex Legends makes its Esports Nations Cup debut, bringing the world’s top teams together for high-octane battle royale action. Teams will drop into sprawling, hazard-filled maps, secure key positions, and face intense firefights in a fight for pride and the title of the world’s best.
40
Competing Teams
$1,200,000
Prize Pool
Tournament Format
The tournament begins with a group stage featuring four groups of ten teams, with six matches played between each group. The top squads then advance to the Match Point Finals stage with 20 teams, where every point and placement matters in the fight for glory.
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Apex Legends is a fast-paced battle royale built around three-player squads, where teams drop into sprawling arenas, loot gear, and fight to be the last squad standing. Victory relies on precise gunplay, smart positioning, and coordinated use of each Legend’s unique abilities.
At the Esports Nations Cup stage in Riyadh, the world’s top teams, including the United States, South Korea, and countries & territories across Europe, could potentially clash for prestige and pride. Every match will test teamwork and quick thinking as squads battle for glory on a global stage.
Latest News From ENC
2026
Esports Foundation Postpones Inaugural Esports Nations Cup to November 2027
The Esports Foundation (EF) today announced that the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), originally scheduled to take place in November 2026 in Riyadh, will be postponed to November 2027, following ongoing assessment of the wider regional situation, and after consultation with key stakeholders.
2026
Kameto Joins Esports Nations Cup as Team France Ambassador
Ahead of the Esports Nations Cup 2026, Team France is preparing to take the global stage with the support of a familiar face and its first official national jersey. Kamel "Kameto" Kebir has been named the official ambassador for Team France, bringing his connection with the French esports community to the national team’s journey. Team France’s adidas jersey has also been revealed as the first national design unveiled for ENC 26, representing the identity behind competing under the French flag.
PR
France Unveils First Esports Nations Cup Jersey on the Champs-Élysées
Revealed at the Esports Festival by the Esports World Cup, the jersey designed in collaboration with adidas gives French esports a new symbol to rally behind.
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Esports Foundation and adidas Announce Landmark Partnership to Outfit Every Team at the Inaugural Esports Nations Cup
Over 100 countries and territories will wear custom adidas national jerseys at the Esports Nations Cup (ENC), equipping every team competing across 16 of the world’s most popular esports titles. The inaugural four-week event is set to take place starting November 2, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. National team jerseys will be revealed in the coming weeks. The partnership directly supports the ongoing convergence of esports, culture, entertainment and sports, creating a defining moment for the esports industry and the global sport landscape.