Esports World Cup Foundation opens registration for 2026 membership program

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has opened registration for its 2026 Club Partner Program. The initiative, managed by the Esports World Cup organizer, will include $20M in funding to support 40 esports organizations around the world.

The Partner Program aims to help organizations expand their fan base in key regions, such as “India, China, Southeast Asia and Latin America.” The EWCF noted that organizations applying to be part of the initiative will be selected based on a number of criteria. These include results achieved in various esports titles, long-term plans and the organization’s ability to grow its fan base by creating content and implementing initiatives to encourage fan participation.

Through the EWCF Club Partner Program, we continue to invest in organizations that drive esports and grow their fan base alongside us. Our goal for 2026 is to deepen our global reach, supporting clubs in growing their communities and attracting new audiences to the world of eSports.

Hans Jagnow, EWCF Director of Club and Player Relations.

EWCF Club Partner Program Teams 2026

In addition to opening applications, the EWCF has released the eight organizations that have received direct invitations to next year’s program. Two-time EWC champion Team Falcons is one of eight organizations invited to be part of the multi-million dollar program. In addition to the Saudi Arabian esports organization, Team Liquid, Team Vitality, Twisted Minds, Virtus.pro, All Gamers, Gen.G and Weibo Gaming have received invitations. The remaining 32 slots will be determined through an open application process.

Designed to create a sustainable ecosystem, the EWCF partner program continues to attract the world’s leading organizations. Last year’s edition attracted organizations such as Karmine Corp, FaZe Clan, FURIA and 100 Thieves. In total, 40 partners were selected for last year’s program, which also featured $20M.