Esports World Cup 2026 to Feature League of Legends for Third Consecutive Year

In a recent Polymarket prediction event, a user with a 61% win rate purchased $43,000 worth of Hanwha Life Esports to win against DNF at an opening price of 93¢. According to Odaily, the match is scheduled to begin today at 16:00. The 2026 Esports World Cup is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this July. League of Legends will be featured for the third consecutive year, with 16 teams participating, including champions from various regions, qualifying teams, and the 2025 EWC champion. The total prize pool for the event is $2 million.