ESPORTS AND GAMING BRAND, S8UL, has announced its participation across 13 titles at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026, marking the highest number of titles by an Indian organisation at a global esports tournament.
The organization will enter qualification pathways across Apex Legends, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), Call of Duty: Warzone, Chess, EA Sports FC, FATAL Fury, Fortnite, Honor of Kings, MOBA Legends 5V5, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, Street Fighter 6, TEKKEN 8, and Trackmania showcasing its presence across PC, console, and mobile ecosystems, a media release said.
This milestone participation reflects S8UL’s continued expansion across genres spanning FPS, battle royale, fighting games, sports simulation, strategy and racing while reinforcing its commitment to building a truly global, multi-title esports footprint. S8UL’s announcement follows its selection as a Club Partner by the Esports Foundation for the second consecutive year. As part of an elite cohort of 40 leading esports organizations worldwide, S8UL will continue to represent India at one of the biggest platforms in international competitive gaming, the release said.
The EWC 2026 is set to take place in Riyadh from July 6 to August 23, featuring a record-breaking prize pool of $75 million (approximately INR 700 crore). The tournament will bring together over 2,000 players and 200 clubs from more than 100 countries competing across 24 titles. At the center of the competition is the Club Championship, which carries a $30 million (approximately INR 280 crore) prize pool, emphasizing the importance of consistent performance across multiple games.
At EWC 2025, following the signing of a mix of national and international talent, S8UL competed in the qualifiers across nine titles and went on to deliver a strong performance at the tournament. The organization reached the Grand Finals in Apex Legends and secured Top 8 finishes in Chess and EA Sports FC. Building on that foundation, the 2026 campaign marks a significant expansion, with the addition of new titles such as Fortnite, Honor of Kings, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, Street Fighter 6, and Trackmania, further strengthening the organization’s multi-title depth, the release added.
