VALORANT at the Esports Nations Cup puts 32 teams on a high-stakes, Country/Territory-based stage where precision, strategy, and teamwork decide every match. From the group stage to single-elimination playoffs, every round is a chance for upsets and standout plays. The ENC format ensures that even dominant regions can be challenged, keeping every match unpredictable.
32
Competing Teams
$1,500,000
Prize Pool
Tournament Format
The VALORANT tournament begins with a group stage featuring four groups of eight teams, playing a round-robin format with best-of-one matches. The top 4 teams from each group advance to a single-elimination playoff bracket, where every series is played as a best-of-three.
About
VALORANT is a tactical first-person shooter where strategy and team coordination determine victory. Five-player squads compete in objective-based matches that demand sharp aim, clever utility usage, and split-second decision-making, with every round offering high-stakes opportunities to outplay the opposition.
At the Esports Nations Cup, VALORANT’s competitive landscape comes alive, with top lineups from Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific showcasing a mix of strategic depth, aggressive flair, and clutch potential. While historically dominant regions exist, the ENC format ensures that any Country/Territory can rise to the challenge, turning every round into a test of skill, coordination, and nerve under pressure.
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.