Esports Nations Cup 2026 Adds Trackmania to the Games Lineup

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (January 26, 2026) - The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today announced Trackmania as the second of 16 titles that national teams and players will compete in at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC), set to debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in November. 32 players will compete in the legendary 1v1v1v1 Cup Mode, across a group stage and playoffs, until one nation’s driver remains at the top of the podium.

Here’s everything you need to know about Trackmania at ENC 2026:

SCHEDULE AND FORMAT

• The Trackmania tournament at ENC will begin on November 19, 2026, and will conclude with the playoff final on November 22, 2026.
• The first stage will consist of 32 players competing in a group stage, featuring four groups of eight players, where all groups will face each other.
• All matches will be played using 1v1v1v1 Cup Mode, featuring a 120-point limit during the group stages and increasing to 140 points for the playoffs.
• Two players from each group will compete in each match-up; for example, Group A vs Group B will see two players from each group go head-to-head.
• The top four players from each group will advance to the next stage.
• The second stage will consist of 16 players competing in a single-elimination playoff bracket.
• This format focuses on the high-pressure "Finalist" status; once players hit the point threshold, they must secure a round win to claim the match.

RANKING SYSTEM AND QUALIFIER INFO

32 players representing their respective national teams will compete at the Trackmania event at ENC 2026:

• The top 16 players will be directly invited based on the Trackmania Elite Cup Ranking, limited to one player per nation
• 14 players will be able to qualify through regional online qualifiers
• 2 players will come from Wildcard slots

The Esports Nations Cup will determine its direct invites via the Trackmania Elite Cup Ranking, an official leaderboard managed by Ubisoft Nadeo. This ranking is derived from 10 weekly tournaments open to all players globally.

To reward consistency, while allowing for flexibility, only a player’s top five performances will be counted toward their final standing. Upon completion of the tenth edition, the 16 highest-ranked players (with a limit of one player per nation) will receive a direct invitation to the 2026 Esports Nations Cup.

The Trackmania regional online qualifiers will take place June 19-21. Qualifiers will be double-elimination brackets, hosted in each of the following regions:

• Americas (3 slots to ENC)
• Western Europe (3 slots)
• Eastern Europe (2 slots)
• Middle East + Africa (2 slots)
• Asia (2 slots)
• Oceania (2 slots)

Across direct invites and online qualifiers, a maximum of two players can make it to ENC. If a nation already has one player directly invited through the ranking, only one more player from the same nation can qualify through the online qualifiers. If no player is directly qualified, a nation can still earn two slots through the qualifiers.

TRACKMANIA JOINS EWC 2026

Ahead of the Esports Nations Cup, Trackmania will make its official debut at the Esports World Cup 2026, bringing one of esports’ purest racing formats to the world’s largest celebration of esports and gaming this summer in Riyadh.

Trackmania expands the EWC’s multi-genre line-up, a title where races are defined by thousandths of a second and mastery is measured in precision, memory, and nerve. The competition will feature 32 players battling for a $500,000 prize pool, with an open in-game qualification pathway offering a direct route to the world stage.

Additional information about the Esports Nations Cup will be released in the coming weeks. To stay up to date, visit esportsnationscup.com, and follow ENC on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and follow the Esports World Cup Foundation on LinkedIn.

About the Esports Nations Cup

The Esports Nations Cup (ENC) is a biennial global esports competition created by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) that brings national pride to the world stage. Launching in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2026, the ENC will feature the world’s best players competing not for their clubs, but for their countries and territories, across a lineup of leading esports titles. Built in collaboration with game partners, clubs, and esports organizations, the ENC establishes the first recurring, large-scale platform for national teams in esports. Beyond competition, it aims to fuel fandom, inspire heroes, and provide sustainable pathways for nations, players, and partners to grow within the global esports ecosystem. esportsnationscup.com

About Esports World Cup Foundation

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) is a non-profit organization based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, dedicated to advancing and professionalizing the global esports industry. Through the annual Esports World Cup (EWC) and the biennial Esports Nations Cup (ENC), EWCF brings together the world’s top players, leading clubs, and millions of fans for the biggest stages in competitive gaming. Beyond hosting tournaments, the Foundation works year-round to grow the esports ecosystem, support talent development, and create lasting opportunities for players, teams, and partners worldwide.

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