VALORANT at the Esports Nations Cup 2026 is an offline international tournament held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the inaugural multi-title Esports Nations Cup organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation. Featuring 32 national teams competing for a $1,500,000 USD prize pool, the event replaces traditional club representation with country-based rosters, creating a global showdown between the world’s top VALORANT nations in one of the year’s premier esports events.

Tournament Format

Group Stage

  • 4 groups of 8 teams
  • Single Round-Robin format
  • All matches are Bo1
  • Top 4 teams from each group advance

Playoffs

  • 16-team Single-Elimination bracket
  • All matches are Bo3