March 27 – 29, 2026
- March 27 – 29
Road to EWC: Birmingham
Esports World Cup 2026
The Road to EWC brings decisive qualifiers in Trackmania, Fatal Fury: CotW, and Street Fighter 6 shaping the lineup for the Esports World Cup 2026.
HOW TO WATCH THE ACTION
As part of the Road to EWC journey, Birmingham becomes a pivotal stop for players in Trackmania, FATAL FURY: CotW, and Street Fighter 6, with hopes of securing their path to the Esports World Cup 2026. It’s a defining moment where regional contenders rise and the intensity of the Esports World Cup builds in real time.
Are you the next rising star? Sign up, step into the spotlight, and take your shot.
Cheer from the audience stands and support your favorite players as they fight for a spot at EWC 2026.
FATAL FURY: CotW Birmingham Qualifiers
Top 4 Players qualify to EWC 2026
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves brings its iconic fighting legacy to the Road to EWC, where precision, timing, and mind games determine who moves forward. Birmingham becomes the proving ground for fighters ready to write the next chapter in competitive history. With qualification to the global stage on line, every round is decisive, and only the sharpest competitors will rise to represent the title at the Esports World Cup 2026.
Format
- Stage #1: Double Elimination Pools
- 32 players per pool
- From 256 players to 32 players
- Finals: Double Elimination: 32 players
- TOP 4 Players qualify to EWC 2026
PRIZE POOL:
TOTAL | $50,000 |
1st | $15,000 |
2nd
| $7,500 |
3rd | $5,000 |
4th | $3,500 |
5th-6th | $2,500 |
7th-8th | $2,000 |
9th-12th | $1,500 |
13th-16th | $1,000 |
Street Fighter 6: Birmingham Qualifiers
Top 2 Players qualify to EWC 2026
Street Fighter 6 delivers elite-level competition to the Road to EWC, as top players clash in high-stakes matchups that demand discipline, adaptation, and absolute execution. Birmingham serves as the gateway to the Esports World Cup, where only the most composed and calculated competitors will secure qualification. It’s more than a tournament, it’s a defining step toward global dominance.
Format
- Stage #1: Double Elimination Pools
- 32 players per pool
- From 512 players to 32 players
- Finals: Double Elimination 32 players
- TOP 2 Players qualify to EWC 2026
PRIZE POOL:
TOTAL | $50,000 |
1st | $15,000 |
2nd
| $7,500 |
3rd | $5,000 |
4th | $3,500 |
5th-6th | $2,500 |
7th-8th | $2,000 |
9th-12th | $1,500 |
13th-16th | $1,000 |
Trackmania: Birmingham Qualifiers
Top 8 Players qualify to EWC 2026
In Birmingham, Trackmania’s fastest drivers face a true test of consistency, control, and composure. Every corner, every boost, and every micro-adjustment carries weight as competitors battle for qualification to the Esports World Cup 2026. On this stage, perfection isn’t optional, it’s required. Only those who can master the margins will earn their place on the global grid.
Format
- Stage #1: Group Stage: DE Bracket
- 32 players per group
- Finals: Double Elimination 32 players
- TOP 8 Players qualify to EWC 2026
PRIZE POOL:
Place | Prize |
|---|---|
1st | $5,000 |
2nd
| $3,000 |
3rd | $2,100 |
4th | $1,500 |
5th | $1,100 |
6th | $950 |
7th | $800 |
Place | Prize |
|---|---|
8th | $650 |
9th-10th | $500 |
11th-12th | $400 |
13th-14th | $350 |
15th-16th | $300 |
17th-20th | $250 |
21st-24th | $200 |
EWC FAQ
No, this is a live onsite qualifier in Birmingham, UK. Please plan for your physical attendance if you wish to participate.
Please sign up and confirm your attendance on the qualifier sign up links above! Note that you also need a valid DreamHack ticket to enter the venue.
Trackmania: Participants must be at least 16 years old as of the first qualifier day (March 27th, 2026).
You can find them on the respective sign up pages for each qualifier.
Happening in Riyadh from Jul 6 – Aug 23 in 2026, the Esports World Cup (EWC) is a premier annual sporting event and global celebration of competitive excellence and gaming fandom. At the heart of this international tournament and championship is the EWC Club Championship, featuring a unique cross-game format that pits the world’s top esports clubs against one another for the largest prize pool in esports history.
It is also the home of the EWC Festival, where community esports tournaments, live music, retro arcades, anime cafés, cosplay, creator studios, and more come together, offering millions of fans exclusive gaming experiences. Read more on esportsworldcup.com/en
WHAT IS EWC?
The Esports World Cup (EWC) is a premier annual sporting event and global celebration of competitive excellence and gaming fandom. At the heart of this international tournament is the EWC Club Championship, featuring a unique cross-game format that pits the world’s top esports clubs against one another for the largest prize pool in esports history. It is also the home of the EWC Festival, where community tournaments, live music, gaming parks, cosplay, creators, and more come together, offering millions of fans immersive experiences.