The Esports Foundation recently announced the completion of online regional qualifiers for the ‘League of Legends’ event of the ‘Esports Nations Cup 2026,’ a global esports tournament.
Scheduled to take place for the first time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this November, the ‘Esports Nations Cup 2026’ will see participation from 32 countries in the ‘League of Legends’ event.
The teams making it to the main tournament have been determined through a mix of invitations and regional qualifiers. 16 countries and regions secured direct entry based on ENC rankings from previous Riot Games tournaments, while 14 teams successfully navigated qualifiers in various regions.
In addition to the qualified teams, Saudi Arabia will join as the host region wildcard, with the final main tournament slot, the ‘Solidarity Wildcard,’ to be revealed in August.
Several countries earned their spots in the main tournament after intense regional qualifiers. Notably, New Zealand triumphed over Singapore in the Southeast Asia and Oceania qualifiers, while Mongolia secured a place by defeating Japan in a comeback victory.
Guatemala’s victory in the North American qualifiers, Belgium’s successful advancement in Western Europe, and the participation of players from various leagues add to the diverse lineup of teams in the main tournament.
The ‘League of Legends’ main tournament for the ‘Esports Nations Cup 2026’ is set to kick off on November 21, culminating in the finals on November 29. The tournament structure includes a Play-In stage, a Group stage, and a single-elimination playoff leading to the grand final.
The countries and regions securing spots in the main tournament through regional qualifiers include Hong Kong, Mongolia, Lithuania, Romania, Germany, Belgium, Algeria, Tunisia, Mexico, Guatemala, Chile, Peru, New Zealand, and the Philippines, with Saudi Arabia as the host.
For detailed information on the participating teams and players, visit the official website’s ‘League of Legends’ page.
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