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EA Sports FC Pro Mobile 2026: Bangkok and Seoul to Host First Global Esports Events

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EA Sports FC Pro Mobile 2026: Bangkok and Seoul to Host First Global Esports Events

EA Sports FC Pro Mobile 2026 will hold its first major international live events in Bangkok and Seoul. Electronic Arts has confirmed that the Mid-Season Playoffs will take place in Bangkok from August 6 to August 9, 2026, followed by the inaugural FC Pro Mobile World Championship in Seoul from October 19 to October 25, 2026. The World Championship carries a $250,000 prize pool, while the Bangkok event offers $100,000. This is the first time EA Sports FC Pro Mobile has hosted international offline events at this scale.

EA Sports FC Pro Mobile 2026: Mid-Season Playoffs in Bangkok

The Mid-Season Playoffs run from August 6 to August 9, 2026, at the Kantana Post Production Studio in Bangkok, Thailand.

24 players qualify for the Bangkok event through Global Qualifiers. These players represent regions including APAC, Europe, the Americas, MENA, Southeast Asia, China, Korea, Vietnam, and Türkiye.

The format runs as a group stage first, followed by a single-elimination bracket. The prize pool for the Bangkok event is $100,000.

The top 8 finishers from Bangkok secure a direct spot at the FC Pro Mobile World Championship in Seoul.

EA Sports FC Pro Mobile 2026: World Championship in Seoul

The FC Pro Mobile World Championship takes place from October 19 to October 25, 2026, at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza Showroom in Seoul, South Korea.

32 players compete for the $250,000 prize pool. The event will crown the first-ever FC Pro Mobile World Champion.

The 32-player field comes from 2 pathways: the top 8 from the Bangkok Mid-Season Playoffs receive direct invitations. The remaining spots are filled through the broader 2026 esports circuit, which includes Global Qualifiers, regional competitions, and partner leagues.

EA Sports FC Pro Mobile 2026: Event Schedule at a Glance

EventDatesLocationPlayersPrize Pool
Mid-Season PlayoffsAugust 6 to August 9, 2026Bangkok, Thailand24$100,000
FC Pro Mobile World ChampionshipOctober 19 to October 25, 2026Seoul, South Korea32$250,000

The 2026 Competitive Circuit Structure

The 2026 EA Sports FC Pro Mobile esports circuit is built across multiple stages: Global Qualifiers, regional competitions, partner leagues, the Mid-Season Playoffs, and the World Championship.

This is the first full esports season structure for EA Sports FC Pro Mobile. The game is published globally by EA Sports and regionally by Nexon (Korea/Japan), Tencent (China), and Garena (Vietnam).

EA chose Bangkok and Seoul as host cities because of the region’s mobile gaming strength. Mobile titles account for approximately 71% of all gaming revenue in Southeast Asia alone, according to industry data.

As TalkEsport reported, EA Sports FC 26 is also part of the Esports Nations Cup 2026 lineup in Riyadh later this year, showing EA’s broader push into competitive gaming across both console and mobile. The mobile title is a separate competitive ecosystem from the console and PC versions.

The announcement of Bangkok and Seoul as host cities follows EA’s expanding focus on the Asian mobile gaming audience. The circuit’s structure from online qualifiers through to a live World Championship gives players a clear path from regional competition to an international stage. For the broader EA Sports FC competitive picture, see TalkEsport’s coverage of Kylian Mbappe as the EA Sports FC 27 cover star, which also confirmed Mbappe will front EA Sports FC Mobile in the next cycle.

FAQs

Where is the EA Sports FC Pro Mobile 2026 World Championship being held? At the Dongdaemun Design Plaza Showroom in Seoul, South Korea, from October 19 to October 25, 2026.

What is the prize pool for the EA Sports FC Pro Mobile 2026 World Championship? $250,000. The Mid-Season Playoffs in Bangkok carry a separate $100,000 prize pool.

How many players compete at the EA Sports FC Pro Mobile 2026 World Championship? 32 players, including the top 8 finishers from the Bangkok Mid-Season Playoffs.

Where are the EA Sports FC Pro Mobile 2026 Mid-Season Playoffs held? At the Kantana Post Production Studio in Bangkok, Thailand, from August 6 to August 9, 2026.

How many players compete at the Mid-Season Playoffs in Bangkok? 24 players from global qualifying regions including APAC, Europe, the Americas, MENA, Southeast Asia, China, Korea, Vietnam, and Türkiye.

Who publishes EA Sports FC Pro Mobile? EA Sports publishes the global version. Nexon handles Korea and Japan, Tencent handles China, and Garena handles Vietnam.

Is EA Sports FC Pro Mobile the same as EA Sports FC 26? No. EA Sports FC Pro Mobile is a separate mobile title with its own competitive ecosystem, distinct from the console and PC versions of EA Sports FC.

HoK World Cup 2026 Day 1 Results: Influence Rage Qualify for Group Stage

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HoK World Cup 2026 Day 1 Results: Influence Rage Qualify for Group Stage

HoK World Cup 2026 Day 1 Results are in, and the first team has officially secured its place in the Group Stage. Influence Rage delivered an impressive performance in the Group A Play-In bracket, defeating S8UL Esports and Buriram United Esports to qualify directly. Meanwhile, Buriram United will get another opportunity through the Decider Match, while Team Flash and S8UL Esports now face elimination. Here’s everything that happened on Day 1, including the complete match results, updated bracket, and what comes next in the tournament.

HoK World Cup 2026 Day 1 Results: Group A Bracket

The opening day featured the Group A Play-In bracket with four teams competing for two available Group Stage spots.

Influence Rage emerged as the biggest winner of the day. The team started its campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over S8UL Esports before defeating Buriram United Esports 2-1 in the Winners Match. With consecutive victories, Influence Rage became the first team from Group A to qualify for the Group Stage.

Buriram United Esports also enjoyed a strong start by defeating Team Flash 2-0 in the Opening Match. However, the Thai squad fell short against Influence Rage in the Winners Match and will now have one final chance to qualify through the Decider Match.

On the other hand, Team Flash and S8UL Esports suffered defeats in their opening matches and have been pushed into the Elimination Match. The winner will advance to face Buriram United Esports in the Decider Match, while the losing side will be eliminated from the tournament.

HoK World Cup 2026 Day 1 Match Results

MatchResult
Buriram United Esports vs Team FlashBuriram United Esports won 2-0
S8UL Esports vs Influence RageInfluence Rage won 2-0
Winners Match: Buriram United Esports vs Influence RageInfluence Rage won 2-1

The results have already confirmed the first Group Stage qualification from Group A, while the second qualification spot remains up for grabs.

Updated Group A Bracket

StageTeams
Qualified for Group StageInfluence Rage
Decider MatchBuriram United Esports vs Winner of Team Flash vs S8UL Esports
Elimination MatchTeam Flash vs S8UL Esports

Buriram United Esports will enter the Decider Match after losing the Winners Match. The team will take on the winner of the Elimination Match between Team Flash and S8UL Esports.

The victor of the Decider Match will claim the second and final Group Stage spot from Group A.

For a detailed breakdown on HoK World Cup 2026, read: Honor of Kings World Cup 2026: Schedule, Teams, Format, Prize Pool, And More

What Happens Next?

The Group A Play-In bracket will conclude with two remaining matches:

  • Elimination Match: Team Flash vs S8UL Esports
  • Decider Match: Buriram United Esports vs Winner of the Elimination Match

With Influence Rage already qualified, all eyes will now be on the battle for the final qualification slot.

The HoK World Cup 2026 continues with more Play-In action as teams fight for a place in the prestigious Group Stage.

CS2 Esports World Cup 2026: Top 5 Teams

Aritra Patra
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CS2 Esports World Cup 2026: Top 5 Teams

The CS2 Esports World Cup 2026 brings together 32 of the world’s best Counter-Strike 2 teams for a $2,000,000 tournament in Paris. The event runs from August 12 to August 23 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, with the grand final set for the Accor Arena. This marks the first time the Esports World Cup has been held outside Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after organizers relocated the festival due to regional security concerns.

Ahead of the event, World Ranking places Team Falcons at the top spot, followed closely by Team Vitality, Team Spirit, FURIA, and Natus Vincere. These rankings reflect each team’s results over the past two months and give a clear picture of who enters Paris as the favorite.

The tournament field includes 28 confirmed Counter-Strike teams, with 4 more spots to be filled through Paris Open Qualifiers. Twenty-eight participating organizations have already accepted their invites, and Europe holds the largest share of the field.

Here are the top 5 teams heading into the tournament.

1. Team Spirit

Image: HLTV

Team Spirit rank 1st on the VRS ranking. The team reached the Cologne Major playoffs before falling to Falcons in the semifinals. Rifler donk posted a 2.27 rating across Stage 2 of that event. Spirit’s current lineup includes sh1ro, magixx, tN1R, zont1x, and donk, and the team also tops the Valve Global Ranking as of July 25, 2026.

2. Team Falcons

Image: HLTV

Team Falcons sit at number 2 in the World Ranking. The Saudi Arabian organization won its first tier-one trophy at the IEM Cologne Major 2026, beating FURIA 3-0 in the grand final. In-game leader karrigan claimed his second Major title, while m0NESY earned the tournament MVP award. The roster, locked in on April 22, 2026, also includes NiKo, TeSeS, and kyousuke. Falcons finished as the most-watched CS2 team of the first half of 2026, according to Esports Charts.

3. Team Vitality

Image: HLTV

Team Vitality hold the number 3 spot. The French organization won PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026, beating PARIVISION 3-0 in the final. AWPer ZywOo picked up his 30th career MVP award during that run. Vitality’s roster features apEX, ropz, ZywOo, flameZ, and mezii, and the team has built one of the most dominant stretches in CS2 history over the past two seasons.

4. FURIA

Image: HLTV

FURIA sit in 4th place after reaching the Cologne Major grand final, where they lost 3-0 to Falcons. The run carried extra weight for the Brazilian team, since longtime leader FalleN announced his retirement from professional CS2 at the end of 2026. FURIA’s roster includes FalleN, yuurih, YEKINDAR, KSCERATO, and molodoy.

5. Natus Vincere

Image: HLTV

Natus Vincere round out the top 5. NAVI won IEM Atlanta 2026, beating GamerLegion 3-0 in the final, with w0nderful named tournament MVP. The Ukrainian organization, the first team to win a CS2 Major, fields Aleksib, iM, b1t, w0nderful, and makazze heading into Paris.

The CS2 Esports World Cup 2026 is a Valve Tier 1 event and carries a $2,000,000 prize pool, the largest for CS2 at the festival so far. The event features 32 teams across the group stage and playoffs, with matches streamed on the official EWC channels. Counter-Strike enters its third year at the Esports World Cup, following title wins by Natus Vincere in 2024 and The MongolZ in 2025.

CS2 Esports World Cup 2026: Teams, Prize Pool, Schedule, and How to Watch

Rainbow Six Siege EWC 2026: Schedule, Teams, Format, and Where to Watch

Sonu Banerjee
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Rainbow Six Siege EWC 2026: Schedule, Teams, Format, and Where to Watch

With the Esports World Cup 2026 currently underway, the world’s best Rainbow Six Siege rosters are packing their bags for Paris as the highly anticipated EWC 2026 R6S event looms just around the corner.

Scheduled to run from August 4th to August 15th, the EWC 2026 R6S tournament expands from the usual 16-team field to 22 teams, making it the largest international Rainbow Six Siege event since the BLAST R6 Major Atlanta in November 2023, which fielded 24 teams. Defending champions Team Secret will be looking to go back-to-back, while the lineup also features Rainbow Six Siege’s first-ever Chinese representation at an EWC event.

The Rainbow Six Siege Esports World Cup 2026 tournament runs for a span of twelve days, with teams competing for the lion’s share of a $2,000,000 USD prize pool.

R6 Siege EWC 2026 Schedule & Format

The R6 Siege EWC 2026 event will be split into three stages: Play-In Stage 1, Play-In Stage 2, and the Group Stage/Playoffs, structured similarly to the BLAST R6 Major.

Eight teams that didn’t qualify directly through their regional leagues will battle it out in the Play-In stages for the final two spots in the main event.

  • Play-In Stage 1 is a double-elimination format split into two groups of four, with opening matches played as best-of-one and remaining matches as best-of-three.
  • Play-In Stage 2 sees the top two teams from each Stage 1 group face off, with the two winners earning a slot at the Group Stage and the two losers eliminated from the event.

From there, the tournament moves into its main stage, which runs across the remainder of the event window, culminating in a single-elimination playoff bracket. As with previous EWC editions, playoff matches are expected to be played as BO3, with the grand final played as a BO5.

R6 Siege EWC 2026 Teams

The R6 Siege EWC 2026 will see 22 teams competing for the grand prize. Twenty of the twenty-two spots were earned through Stage 1 placements in the regional leagues (Europe & MENA League, North America League, and the CN League), with Team Secret qualifying as defending champions and Al-Ula Club earning the final spot via the Saudi eLeague MENA Road to EWC qualifier.

Below is the full list of teams heading to Paris:

  • Team Secret
  • Wildcard
  • M80
  • DarkZero
  • Shopify Rebellion
  • FaZe Clan
  • FURIA
  • Team Liquid
  • MIBR.LOS
  • Team Falcons
  • Virtus.pro
  • Geekay Esports
  • FNATIC
  • Enterprise Esports
  • Chiefs Esports Club
  • Weibo Gaming
  • CAG by VARREL
  • EDward Gaming
  • AG.AL International
  • TYLOO
  • KINGZERO eSports
  • Al-Ula Club

Play-In Stage 1 Groups

Eight teams will kick things off in the Play-In stage, split into the following groups:

Group A
  • Shopify Rebellion vs. Al-Ula Club
  • Chiefs Esports Club vs. TYLOO
Group B
  • CAG by VARREL vs. FNATIC
  • MIBR.LOS vs. KINGZERO eSports

The top two teams from each group will advance to Play-In Stage 2, where the two remaining Group Stage spots will be decided.

R6 Siege EWC 2026: How to Watch

Every match of the R6 Siege EWC 2026, played on-site in Paris, France, will be broadcast free on the EWC’s official Twitch and YouTube channels.

TEKKEN 8 Esports World Cup 2026: Schedule, Teams, Format, Where to Watch

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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TEKKEN 8 Esports World Cup 2026: Schedule, Teams, Format, Where to Watch

TEKKEN is arguably the best fighting game in the world, and its inclusion in the Esports World Cup is a testament to its popularity. With a million dollars to play for, the tournament is set to bring 32 of the best players under one roof to give us one of the most exciting TEKKEN tournaments of the year.

Format

Set to kick off with Group Stage 1, the tournament will divide 32 players across four double-elimination brackets with 8 players in each. The top four from each group will advance to Group Stage 2, where the top four from each group will once again head to the single-elimination playoffs.

Teams

  • DRX
  • Twisted Minds
  • Virtus.pro
  • Falcons
  • Weibo Gaming
  • Team Vitality
  • Freecs
  • REJECT
  • VARREL
  • Gaimin Gladiators
  • Natus Vincere
  • FURIA
  • Team Liquid
  • Team Spirit
  • ROC Esports
  • ONIC Esports
  • All Gamers (AG.AL)
  • MOUZ
  • Karmine Corp
  • ZETA DIVISION
  • Ninjas in Pyjamas
  • Geekay Esports
  • RRQ
  • Disguised
  • Team Flash
  • GamerLegion
  • DRX Red
  • Sentinels
  • T1
  • Gen.G

The remaining slots are under contention at the LCQ, and with a few days to go, the competition is heating up already.

Schedule

Set to take place from August 4 to August 7, the main event follows the LCQs, which will determine on the LCQs that will give us all the organizations or players who will be heading to the big stage for the event.

Where to Watch

Just like all of the other Esports World Cup events, TEKKEN 8 matches will be streamed across the official YouTube and Twitch channels, with updates and highlights set to be shared on the event’s social media platforms.

With the best players and organizations in TEKKEN coming head-to-head for a $1 million prize pool, we are about to witness one of the biggest tournaments in the history of TEKKEN esports. Action is the name of the game, and no player will be holding back in their quest to lift the trophy.

Esports World Cup 2026 Club Championship Standings After Week 3: NAVI Stay on Top

PMWC 2026 Schedule Changed: All You Need to Know

Divyesh Moghe
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PMWC 2026 Schedule Changed: All You Need to Know

KRAFTON has released the updated PMWC 2026 Event Calendar for August 2026, and the schedule looks different from what was originally announced. The PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 now starts on August 6 with Group A, not with both groups on the same day. Group Stage and Survival Stage days have been split across alternate days, and all Grand Finals matches begin at 11:30 UTC+0 instead of the earlier expected 13:00 CEST timings. The tournament still runs from August 6 to August 16, 2026, in Paris, France.

PMWC 2026 Updated Schedule

Here is the full day-by-day schedule as per the official Event Calendar released by KRAFTON:

DateDayStageStart Time
August 6ThursdayGroup Stage: Group A12:00 UTC+0
August 7FridayGroup Stage: Group B12:00 UTC+0
August 8SaturdayGroup Stage: Group A12:00 UTC+0
August 9SundayGroup Stage: Group B12:00 UTC+0
August 10MondayRest Day
August 11TuesdaySurvival Stage12:00 UTC+0
August 12WednesdaySurvival Stage12:00 UTC+0
August 13ThursdayRest Day
August 14FridayGrand Finals Day 111:30 UTC+0
August 15SaturdayGrand Finals Day 211:30 UTC+0
August 16SundayGrand Finals Day 311:30 UTC+0

Group Stage and Survival Stage matches start at 12:00 UTC+0. Grand Finals matches start slightly earlier at 11:30 UTC+0 on all 3 days.

Also: See TalkEsport’s full PMWC 2026 coverage hub.

PMWC 2026 Group A Teams

Group A plays on August 6 (Thursday) and August 8 (Saturday). Orangutan represent India in this group.

#TeamRegion
1OrangutanIndia
2Team FlashSoutheast Asia
3RRQ (Rex Regum Qeon)Southeast Asia
4eArenaSoutheast Asia
54Thrives EsportsSouth Asia (Pakistan)
6Horaa EsportsSouth Asia (Nepal)
7Aurora GamingMongolia
8GOAT TeamMENA
9Nigma GalaxyMENA
10AlUla ClubMENA
11721 EsportsMENA
12ThunderTalk GamingChina
13ULF EsportsTurkey
14XForce RejectsAfrica
15Geekay EsportsMENA
16ETSH EsportsMENA

Source: Liquipedia PUBG Mobile — PMWC 2026 Group Stage

PMWC 2026 Group B Teams

Group B plays on August 7 (Friday) and August 9 (Sunday). GodLike Esports represent India in this group. Many consider Group B the tougher draw.

#TeamRegion
1GodLike EsportsIndia
2Yangon GalacticosSoutheast Asia (Myanmar)
3AG.AL InternationalChina
4TianbaChina
5Kiwoom DRXSouth Korea
6NS RedForceSouth Korea
7Team Vitality (Bigetron)Southeast Asia
8Alpha7 EsportsAmericas (Brazil)
9FURIA EsportsAmericas (Brazil)
10Wolves EsportsAmericas
11IDA EsportsTurkey
12Gaming StarsTurkey
13S2G EsportsTurkey
14TT ProjectMENA
15Hustler CrewAmericas
16Game PointAmericas

Source: Liquipedia PUBG Mobile — PMWC 2026 Group Stage

What Changed From the Original Schedule

The key changes from the earlier announced PMWC 2026 schedule are:

Group Stage split by group per day: Earlier reports suggested all 32 teams would play on the same days. The updated calendar separates Group A and Group B across alternating days. Group A plays on August 6 and August 8. Group B plays on August 7 and August 9. This gives each group its own dedicated broadcast days, which makes scheduling and viewership significantly cleaner.

Rest days added: August 10 and August 13 are confirmed rest days. There are no matches on either of those dates. This is a change from earlier estimates that had matches running on consecutive days without breaks.

Grand Finals start time moved earlier: Grand Finals matches now start at 11:30 UTC+0 instead of 13:00 CEST (which is 13:00 UTC+2). The new time is earlier by 1.5 hours compared to what Liquipedia had listed for the Group Stage.

Survival Stage confirmed for 2 days only: The Survival Stage is locked to August 11 and August 12. 16 teams play 12 matches across those 2 days. This has not changed from the format, but the calendar now officially confirms the exact days.

PMWC 2026 Schedule in IST

For Indian fans watching GodLike Esports and Orangutan, here are the converted timings in Indian Standard Time (IST). UTC+0 is 5 hours and 30 minutes behind IST.

StageUTC+0 StartIST Start
Group Stage (Aug 6, 7, 8, 9)12:00 UTC+05:30 PM IST
Survival Stage (Aug 11, 12)12:00 UTC+05:30 PM IST
Grand Finals (Aug 14, 15, 16)11:30 UTC+05:00 PM IST

Group Stage and Survival Stage lobbies kick off at 5:30 PM IST. Grand Finals begin slightly earlier at 5:00 PM IST on all 3 days.

PMWC 2026 Format Reminder

The format itself has not changed. 32 teams compete across 3 stages.

Group Stage (August 6 to August 9): 32 teams split into Group A (16 teams) and Group B (16 teams). Each group plays 12 matches total across 2 days. The top 5 teams from each group advance directly to the Grand Finals. Teams finishing 6th to 13th go to the Survival Stage. The bottom 3 from each group are eliminated.

Survival Stage (August 11 to August 12): 16 teams play 12 matches over 2 days. The top 6 teams qualify for the Grand Finals. The bottom 10 are eliminated.

Grand Finals (August 14 to August 16): 16 teams (10 from Group Stage + 6 from Survival Stage) compete in a maximum of 18 matches across 3 days, with 6 matches per day. The Smash Rule applies on Day 3 (August 16). The first Match Point Eligible team to secure a Chicken Dinner wins the PMWC 2026 title.

India at PMWC 2026

2 Indian teams are competing at PMWC 2026. GodLike Esports, the BMPS 2026 champions, are in Group B. They play on August 7 and August 9. Orangutan are in Group A. They play on August 6 and August 8.

As TalkEsport reported, GodLike Esports and Orangutan have both been placed in their respective groups, with GodLike in what many consider the tougher draw. For the full overview of both teams’ rosters and what to expect, see TalkEsport’s PMWC 2026 complete guide.

FAQs

Has the PMWC 2026 schedule changed? Yes. KRAFTON released the official Event Calendar which splits Group Stage into alternating days by group, confirms rest days on August 10 and August 13, and sets Grand Finals to start at 11:30 UTC+0 instead of 13:00 CEST.

What time does PMWC 2026 start in India (IST)? Group Stage and Survival Stage begin at 5:30 PM IST. Grand Finals begin at 5:00 PM IST on all 3 days.

When does Group A play in the PMWC 2026 Group Stage? Group A plays on August 6 (Thursday) and August 8 (Saturday), starting at 12:00 UTC+0 (5:30 PM IST).

When does Group B play in the PMWC 2026 Group Stage? Group B plays on August 7 (Friday) and August 9 (Sunday), starting at 12:00 UTC+0 (5:30 PM IST).

When is the PMWC 2026 Survival Stage? August 11 (Tuesday) and August 12 (Wednesday), starting at 12:00 UTC+0 (5:30 PM IST).

When is the PMWC 2026 Grand Finals? August 14 (Friday), August 15 (Saturday), and August 16 (Sunday). All 3 days start at 11:30 UTC+0 (5:00 PM IST).

Are there rest days at PMWC 2026? Yes. August 10 (Monday) and August 13 (Thursday) are confirmed rest days with no matches.

Which Indian team is in Group A and which is in Group B? Orangutan are in Group A. GodLike Esports are in Group B.

Where to Watch PMWC 2026

All PMWC 2026 matches are free to watch on the following platforms:

PlatformChannel
YouTubePUBG Mobile Esports
YouTubeKrafton India Esports (Hindi)
TwitchPUBG Mobile Esports
YouTubeEsports World Cup
TwitchEsports World Cup

VALORANT Partner Program: How to Apply

Aritra Patra
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VALORANT Partner Program: How to Apply

The VALORANT Partner Program opens its first application window on August 3, 2026, and closes on August 28, 2026. Riot Games built the program to replace its old invite-only system, letting any eligible creator apply directly through the Creator Hub. It covers streamers, YouTubers, TikTok creators, and other community members who regularly make VALORANT content.

This guide covers the requirements, benefits, and how to apply once the window opens.

VALORANT Partner Program requirements

Riot has listed three main qualities it wants in applicants, as we covered earlier. The first is genuine passion for VALORANT, shown through content that looks consistent and authentic rather than one-off.

The second is a positive impact on the community, both on a creator’s own channel and on Riot’s platforms. Riot has acted on this before. In July 2026, the company suspended VALORANT streamer Ardiis from co-streaming VCT tournaments for a month, which shows how seriously conduct factors into these decisions.

The third requirement is an active, engaged community. Riot has said follower count matters less than how much a creator’s audience actually interacts with their content. On its Creator Hub, Riot points to roughly 20 hours of streaming per month, or regular VOD and short-form posting, as a rough benchmark.

Applicants also need to be at least 18 years old at the time of application. Riot may reject applications from certain countries or regions where its services are restricted, including places affected by government sanctions or publishing agreements.

How to apply for the VALORANT Partner Program

Creators can apply through the Creator Hub at creators.riotgames.com once the window opens on August 3. Before applying, it helps to have your main VALORANT content links ready, along with a clear creator profile on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, or X.

You’ll also want proof that you actively create VALORANT content and evidence of real engagement with your audience, not just subscriber numbers. Riot says it needs 2 to 4 weeks after the window closes on August 28 to process applications and check eligibility. Results arrive by email, and applicants can also track their status on the Creator Hub itself.

VALORANT Partner Program benefits

Creators accepted into the program get official support from Riot, along with practical perks. Confirmed benefits include unlocked Agents, giveaway codes, complimentary battle passes, and dedicated player support for account issues.

The program is open to creators worldwide, though Riot has said some countries may be excluded due to local restrictions. It’s currently built with short-form creators, livestreamers, and VOD-focused creators in mind.

VALORANT is the first of three games getting an open application window this year. League of Legends follows from September 1 to September 30, and Teamfight Tactics closes out the rollout from October 1 to October 30. Wild Rift’s Partner Program remains in closed beta, with Riot expecting to move it to open applications sometime in 2027.

When does the VALORANT Partner Program application open?

Applications open on August 3, 2026, and close on August 28, 2026.

How do you apply for the VALORANT Partner Program?

Apply through Riot’s Creator Hub once the application window goes live on August 3.

What is Riot looking for in applicants?

Genuine passion for VALORANT, positive conduct within the community, and an actively engaged audience.

Honor of Kings World Cup 2026: Schedule, Teams, Format, and Where to Watch

Divyesh Moghe
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Honor of Kings World Cup 2026: Schedule, Teams, Format, and Where to Watch

Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 runs from July 30 to August 8, 2026, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, France, as part of the Esports World Cup 2026. The tournament brings together 20 teams from across the world for a $3 million prize pool across 3 stages: Play-Ins, Group Stage, and Playoffs. For the first time, 2 Indian teams are competing at the KWC. Revenant XSpark won the King’s Arise India Qualifier and earned a direct Group Stage spot. S8UL Esports finished runner-up and enters through the Play-Ins. AG.AL International are the defending champions from China.

Honor of Kings World Cup 2026: Schedule

StageDatesFormat
Play-InsJuly 30 to July 31GSL Bo3
Group Stage DrawJuly 31
Group StageAugust 1 to August 4Bo3
QuarterfinalsAugust 5 to August 6Bo7
SemifinalsAugust 7Bo7
Third Place MatchAugust 8Bo5
Grand FinalAugust 8Bo7

Play-Ins and Group Stage run in the best-of-3 format. From Quarterfinals onward, all matches use best-of-7 except the third-place match, which is best-of-5. The Grand Final takes place on August 8 in Paris.

Honor of Kings World Cup 2026: Format Explained

The Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 runs across 3 stages.

Play-Ins (July 30 to July 31): 8 teams are divided into 2 groups in a GSL format. The top 2 teams from each group advance to the Group Stage. The remaining 4 teams are eliminated.

Group Stage (August 1 to August 4): 12 teams from regional qualifiers join the 4 Play-In qualifiers, making 16 teams total. They are split into 4 double-elimination groups. The top 2 from each group advance to the Playoffs. That leaves 8 teams in the Playoffs.

Playoffs (August 5 to August 8): 8 teams compete in a single-elimination bracket. Quarterfinals run August 5 to 6. Semifinals are on August 7. The third-place match and Grand Final both take place on August 8.

India at the Honor of Kings World Cup 2026

This is India’s first-ever double representation at the Honor of Kings World Cup. Previously, Indian teams had not qualified for this event. Both spots came through the King’s Arise India: KWC at EWC26 Qualifier, held from May 8 to May 17, 2026.

Revenant XSpark: Won the India Qualifier outright and earned a direct Group Stage placement. The roster includes Deadshot, JingTian, Candie, CallmeSenpai, Crowley, Pureman, Dino, and Degho. They skip the Play-Ins entirely and go straight into the Group Stage from August 1.

S8UL Esports: Finished runner-up in the India Qualifier and must fight through the Play-Ins first. Their KWC 2026 roster includes Meruem, Kyurem, Kong, Kaeltzy, Doofy, Xtreme, and SuHongHong. S8UL needs to finish in the top 2 of their Play-In group to reach the Group Stage.

As TalkEsport reported, Honor of Kings India signed Scout and Live Insaan as brand ambassadors ahead of this very tournament, which reflects how seriously the game is investing in India as a market at the same time its teams compete internationally for the first time.

All 20 Teams at the Honor of Kings World Cup 2026

TeamRegionQualification Path
AG.AL InternationalChinaDefending Champion
Kuaishou GamingChinaKPL Spring 2026
Buriram United EsportsThailandRoV / Arena of Glory circuit
Team FlashVietnamRoV Pro League 2026 Summer
Deep Cross GamingTaiwanKHM circuit
Team VitalityIndonesiaIKL Spring 2026
Team NemesisIndonesiaIKL Spring 2026
OG EsportsIndonesiaIKL Spring 2026
Aurora GamingMalaysiaMKL Spring 2026
Geekay EsportsMalaysiaMKL Spring 2026
ROC EsportsMalaysiaMKL Spring 2026
BOOM EsportsPhilippinesPKL Spring 2026
Titan Esports ClubPhilippinesPKL Spring 2026
Blacklist InternationalPhilippinesPKL Spring 2026
MIBR.LOSBrazilHOK Brazil Championship Fall 2026
Influence RageBrazilHOK Brazil Championship Fall 2026
Virtus.proEuropeKing Honor Major League
Nongshim RedForceSouth KoreaKML Spring 2026
Revenant XSparkIndiaKing’s Arise India Qualifier
S8UL EsportsIndiaKing’s Arise India Qualifier

Honor of Kings World Cup 2026: Prize Pool

The total prize pool for the Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 is $3,000,000. The full per-placement breakdown has not been officially announced. The Titan Slayer Bounty returns for KWC 2026 and offers up to $100,000 to any team that eliminates one of the designated Titan teams in a single match. That bounty was announced by HoK Global Esports on July 29, 2026.

Defending Champion and Title Contenders

AG.AL International won the 2025 Honor of Kings World Cup and enter Paris as the defending champions. Chinese teams have won every KWC edition to date, and AG.AL are widely considered the team to beat again.

Kuaishou Gaming won the KPL Spring 2026 and are considered the strongest challenger from China. Buriram United Esports from Thailand are historically one of the strongest teams outside China and remain a serious threat to break the Chinese winning streak. BOOM Esports from the Philippines are the top Philippine qualifier and one of Southeast Asia’s most dangerous rosters.

Where to Watch Honor of Kings World Cup 2026

All matches stream live and for free on the following platforms:

PlatformChannel
YouTubeHonor of Kings Esports (official)
YouTubeEsports World Cup (official)
TwitchHonor of Kings Esports
TwitchEsports World Cup
FacebookHonor of Kings Esports

Broadcasts include multi-language commentary and player interviews. For Indian fans, match times in IST are 3.5 hours ahead of Paris (CEST). A 6:00 PM Paris match starts at 9:30 PM IST.

For a full overview of all 25 tournaments at EWC 2026 and how to get tickets for the Paris venue, see TalkEsport’s Esports World Cup 2026 complete guide.

FAQs

When is the Honor of Kings World Cup 2026? July 30 to August 8, 2026, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, France.

How many teams are at the Honor of Kings World Cup 2026? 20 teams from China, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the MENA region.

Which Indian teams are at the Honor of Kings World Cup 2026? Revenant XSpark and S8UL Esports. Revenant XSpark enter directly in the Group Stage. S8UL must qualify through the Play-Ins.

Who are the defending champions at the Honor of Kings World Cup? AG.AL International from China won the 2025 edition.

What is the prize pool for the Honor of Kings World Cup 2026? $3,000,000. The Titan Slayer Bounty adds up to $100,000 per match for eliminating a designated Titan team.

Where can I watch the Honor of Kings World Cup 2026? On the official Honor of Kings Esports and Esports World Cup YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook channels. All streams are free.

What format does the Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 use? 3 stages: Play-Ins (Bo3, GSL format), Group Stage (Bo3, double elimination), and single-elimination Playoffs with Bo7 matches (Bo5 for third place).

What is the Titan Slayer Bounty at KWC 2026? A $100,000 reward offered to any team that eliminates one of the designated Titan teams in a single match during the tournament.

Free Fire MAX Booyah Pass August 2026: All Rewards, Price, and Release Date

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Free Fire MAX Booyah Pass August 2026: All Rewards, Price, and Release Date

Free Fire MAX Booyah Pass August 2026 launched on August 1, 2026, under the theme “An Apple a Day.” Season 44 of the Booyah Pass brings apple-inspired character bundles, weapon skins, backpacks, vehicle skins, and emotes across both free and premium reward tracks. The Premium Pass costs 399 diamonds, the Premium Plus costs 899 diamonds and includes an instant 50-level boost. The pass runs through August 31, 2026. Players who held the previous month’s pass can purchase it at a discounted price of 319 diamonds.

Free Fire MAX Booyah Pass August 2026: Theme and Design

The August 2026 Booyah Pass follows an apple theme across all its cosmetics. The promo artwork shows 2 characters on a swing surrounded by apple-themed decorations. The female bundle takes its design from a red apple. The male bundle, which is the final Level 100 reward, is inspired by a green apple. Mr. Beanie also appears in the leaked artwork.

Most cosmetics in Season 44 carry red and green apple motifs with leafy details, glossy textures, and orchard accents. The design is a lighter, more vibrant direction compared to the space and cyberpunk themes of recent seasons.

Free Fire MAX Booyah Pass August 2026: All Rewards

The reward track is split into free and premium paths. Premium pass owners unlock more exclusive items, while free track players still receive select items by completing missions.

Premium Pass Rewards (Highlighted):

LevelReward
Level 1Female Apple-themed Costume Bundle (instant unlock on purchase)
Level 10Apple-themed Backpack Skin
Level 20Apple Harvest Weapon Skin
Level 30Orchard Vehicle Skin
Level 40Apple Petal Parachute Trail
Level 50Apple-themed Gloo Wall Skin
Level 60Exclusive Character Voice Line
Level 70Apple Emote
Level 80Premium Apple-themed Weapon Skin
Level 90Diamond Bonus Reward
Level 100Male Green Apple Costume Bundle (final reward)

Free Track Rewards (Select Items):

LevelReward
Level 5Gold Bonus
Level 15Apple-themed Emote
Level 25Title Badge (Orchard Champion / Fresh Pick)
Level 35Gold Bonus
Level 50Basic Apple Cosmetic Item

Note: These rewards are based on leaked and early access details. Garena may adjust individual items before or during the season. Always check the in-game Booyah Pass tab for the final confirmed reward list.

Free Fire MAX Booyah Pass August 2026: Price

The August 2026 Booyah Pass comes in 3 versions:

VersionPriceBenefit
Premium Pass399 diamondsFull premium track access
Discounted Premium (returning players)319 diamondsSame as above, loyalty discount
Premium Plus899 diamondsFull premium track + instant 50-level boost

There is also a lucky spin event reportedly running alongside the pass launch. Through this event, players may be able to win the Premium Plus version for as low as 9 diamonds, though this depends entirely on luck.

Players who do not have enough diamonds can purchase them from the in-game store before buying the pass.

How to Buy the Free Fire MAX Booyah Pass August 2026

Follow these steps to purchase the Booyah Pass:

  1. Open Free Fire MAX on your device
  2. Tap the Booyah Pass icon on the main screen or in the Events tab
  3. Select the version you want to buy (Premium or Premium Plus)
  4. Check your diamond balance and top up if needed
  5. Tap Buy and confirm your purchase
  6. Start completing daily and weekly missions to level up and unlock rewards

Rewards are claimed directly from the Booyah Pass tab as you reach each level.

How to Earn Booyah Pass Levels Faster

Each level requires a set amount of Booyah Pass EXP. Daily missions, weekly missions, and in-game activities all give EXP. Completing all missions consistently across the month is the most reliable way to reach Level 100 without spending extra diamonds.

Premium Plus buyers start at Level 50 automatically, which means they need to earn EXP for only the top 50 levels. This makes it much easier to claim the Level 100 Male Green Apple Bundle before the pass expires.

What Happens After Level 100?

Players who complete the pass beyond Level 100 receive Deluxe Crates as continued rewards. Leaks from the Indian server suggest these crates may contain older Elite Pass costumes and previous cosmetic collections, giving players another chance at items they missed during earlier seasons.

Free Fire MAX Booyah Pass August 2026 vs July 2026

The July 2026 Booyah Pass used the “Baaast Friends” theme and featured creature-inspired character bundles and companion cosmetics. The August 2026 “An Apple a Day” theme is a significant visual shift, moving toward a brighter, more lifestyle-oriented aesthetic compared to the creature designs of July. Both passes follow the same pricing structure and level cap.

For the full July 2026 Booyah Pass rewards and comparison, see TalkEsport’s Free Fire MAX Booyah Pass July 2026 guide.

FAQs

When does the Free Fire MAX Booyah Pass August 2026 start? August 1, 2026. It runs through August 31, 2026.

What is the theme of the Free Fire MAX Booyah Pass August 2026? “An Apple a Day.” All cosmetics follow red and green apple designs, including the 2 character bundles, weapon skins, vehicle skins, and emotes.

How much does the Free Fire MAX Booyah Pass August 2026 cost? 399 diamonds for Premium. 899 diamonds for Premium Plus, which includes an instant 50-level boost. Returning players from July 2026 can get it for 319 diamonds.

What is the Level 100 reward in the August 2026 Booyah Pass? The Male Green Apple Costume Bundle is the final reward at Level 100.

What is the Level 1 reward in the August 2026 Booyah Pass? Premium Pass buyers receive the Female Red Apple Costume Bundle instantly on purchase.

Can free-to-play players get rewards from the August 2026 Booyah Pass? Yes. Free track players earn select items including gold, emotes, and title badges by completing missions without purchasing the pass.

What happens after Level 100 in the Booyah Pass? Players receive Deluxe Crates, which on the Indian server are expected to contain older Elite Pass cosmetics and previous limited collections.

Warzone Resurgence Series Championship at EWC 2026: Schedule, Format, Prize Pool, and Teams

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Warzone Resurgence Series Championship at EWC 2026: Schedule, Format, Prize Pool, and Teams

Warzone EWC 2026 has kicked off in Paris, France, bringing 32 Call of Duty: Warzone squads together for the Warzone Resurgence Series Championship at the Esports World Cup. The event runs from July 30 to August 2 and carries a $1,000,000 prize pool along with valuable Club Championship points. Defending champions Twisted Minds are back to defend their title, while Team Falcons arrive as one of the favorites after back-to-back LAN wins.

Here is the full schedule, format, prize breakdown, and team list for Warzone EWC 2026.

Warzone EWC 2026 Schedule and Format

The tournament is split across three stages. The Group Stage runs from July 30 to August 1, the Survival Stage takes place on August 1, and the Match Point Finals close out the event on August 2.

In the Group Stage, the 32 teams are split into two groups of 16. Each group plays 12 matches. The top 5 teams from each group (10 teams total) move straight into the Match Point Finals. Teams that finish between 6th and 13th place in their group, 16 teams in total, drop into the Survival Stage. The rest are eliminated.

The Survival Stage is a 10-match gauntlet between those 16 teams. The top 6 finishers earn the remaining spots in the Match Point Finals, joining the 10 direct qualifiers for a final field of 16 teams.

The Match Point Finals have no fixed match limit. Once a team hits the points threshold, it becomes Match Point Eligible from the next match onward. There is no cap on how many teams can reach that status. The first Match Point Eligible team to win a match is crowned champion, and the rest are ranked by total points afterward.

Group Stage Match Schedule

DayMatchesMaps
Day 1 (July 30)Matches 1 to 6Haven’s Hollow (1-2), Rebirth Island (3-4), Fortune’s Keep (5-6)
Day 2 (July 31)Matches 7 to 12Haven’s Hollow (7-8), Rebirth Island (9-10), Fortune’s Keep (11-12)

Both match blocks start at 9 am ET, 3 pm CEST, and 11 pm AEST.

Warzone EWC 2026 Prize Pool and Club Championship Points

The $1,000,000 prize pool is split across all 32 places, though only the top 8 finishers earn Club Championship points.

PlacePrize MoneyClub Points
Champion$250,0001,000
2nd$150,000750
3rd$100,000500
4th$72,000300
5th$55,000200
6th$45,000150
7th$35,000100
8th$30,00050

Placements from 9th onward still receive prize money, decreasing from $27,000 down to $7,500, but do not add Club Championship points. The bottom 4 places do not receive a share of the prize pool.

All Warzone EWC 2026 Teams

Most of the 32 teams qualified through DreamHack events or regional qualifiers. Twisted Minds hold their spot as defending champions, while Team Falcons qualified as DreamHack Birmingham champions.

Region/PathTeams
Defending ChampionsTwisted Minds
DreamHack BirminghamTeam Falcons, Leviatan, Ravens Esports, Virtus.pro
DreamHack AtlantaTeam Orchid, G2 Esports, NOVO Esports, JD Gaming, T1
North American QualifierTeam Vitality, For Fun Esports, Gen.G Esports, GodLike Esports, AG.AL, PBJ
LATAM North QualifierFnatic, CT Gaming, FaZe Clan
LATAM South QualifierFirst Squad, New Icons
European QualifierGentle Mates, Ekletyc, Ninjas in Pyjamas, CCF, Geekay Esports, KGV
MENA QualifierThe Vicious, Stallions, Gamax Esports
APAC QualifierTeam Heretics, Team Nemesis

Twisted Minds enter this year’s roster with Almond, Blazt, and Shifty, after Aydan moved to Gen.G and zSmit joined Team Vitality. Team Falcons field Hisoka, Newbzz, and Dongy, and go in as favorites after winning consecutive Warzone Resurgence Series LAN finals at DreamHack Birmingham and Atlanta.

Where to Watch Warzone EWC 2026

Every match streams live through official Call of Duty and Esports World Cup channels:

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