The Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC 2026) has launched its first official trading card collection, along with a Paris-inspired apparel collection and exclusive Player Jackets.

According to an Esports World Cup Foundation press release issued on August 11, 2026, the new collections were unveiled as part of EWC 2026’s first international edition in Paris. The event features more than 2,000 players representing 200 Clubs from over 100 countries.

The trading card collection has been developed through a multi-year partnership with Kolex and celebrates players and Clubs from EWC 2025.

The collection includes six categories: Legends, MVPs, Rookies, Centurions, Prestige, and one-of-one Elite and Chronicles cards.

The first 100 cards of each base collection will be individually numbered and will also include a digital twin.

Each physical card features a QR code that allows fans to access its digital version through the Kolex app. Collectors can also earn points, compete on global leaderboards and unlock rewards.

The collection will become an annual series documenting each edition of the Esports World Cup. Some of the rarest cards will also be linked to performances during the tournament.

Alongside the trading cards, EWC has introduced the EWC26 Paris Collection, inspired by Paris and the French decorative style Toile de Jouy.

The designs feature elements such as the EWC Trophy and Eiffel Tower. The EWC26 Capsule Collection includes lifestyle apparel inspired by modern sports and esports culture, with a focus on premium materials and contemporary designs.

The EWC Player’s Jacket has also returned for 2026. Created in partnership with Berlin-based menswear brand AKOG Hotel (A Kind of Guise), the jacket is traditionally awarded to players who qualify for the Esports World Cup.

First introduced in 2024, the Player’s Jacket has become a symbol of achievement among professional esports players.

The 2026 edition features the EWC’s ‘Rise Above’ motto, a Paris patch and a hidden inscription connected to the championship trophy.

The Player’s Jacket was released to the public for the first time in 2025 following fan demand. For 2026, the Esports Foundation will release a second public edition in a limited-edition colourway.

A limited edition of 40 units will be released during the event, giving fans an opportunity to own a version inspired by the jacket worn by EWC players.

The EWC Trading Card Collection will be available through the official EWC online store, EWC Fan Fest in Paris and Kolex. com.

The EWC26 Paris Collection is available through the EWC official store and at the EWC 2026 Fan Fest, with more limited-edition releases planned during the seven-week event