The Esports Foundation has announced that tickets are now available for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026, set to take place in Riyadh from November 2 to 29, 2026.

Billed as the first large-scale nation-based esports competition of its kind, the tournament will see top esports players competing for their countries and territories rather than professional clubs, adding a new national dimension to the global esports calendar.

Fans can now purchase tickets through the tournament’s official website. The first phase includes Weekly ENC Passes, which provide access to all tournaments scheduled during a competition week, along with fast-track venue entry and an exclusive event goodie bag.

For those seeking a premium experience, the ENC Embassy Weekly Pass offers access to private viewing lounges overlooking the competition, curated food and beverage services, and dedicated meeting spaces.

The organisers said additional ticket categories will be introduced in later phases, including the Daily All Access Pass, Premium Tournament Pass, and Single Day Tournament Pass, giving fans greater flexibility to attend specific tournaments or support their national teams during key matchdays.

The inaugural edition of the Esports Nations Cup will feature 16 game titles, including Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, VALORANT, Apex Legends, PUBG: Battlegrounds, PUBG MOBILE, Rocket League, Street Fighter 6, Honor of Kings and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, among others.

The competition schedule is spread across four weeks:
• Week 1 (November 3-8): Chess, Dota 2, Rocket League and PUBG MOBILE
• Week 2 (November 11-15): VALORANT, Counter-Strike 2, PUBG: Battlegrounds and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
• Week 3 (November 19-22): EA SPORTS FC 26, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, Street Fighter 6 and Trackmania
• Week 4 (November 26-29): League of Legends, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Honor of Kings and Apex Legends

According to the Esports Foundation, the tournament is designed to complement the club-based Esports World Cup by creating a recurring international platform for national teams. Organisers said the event aims to strengthen talent development pathways, foster national fandom and contribute to the long-term growth of esports ecosystems worldwide.