EWC 2026 League of Legends: The Clash Before MSI as LoL Takes the Paris Stage

EWC 2026 League of Legends runs July 15-19 in Paris with 16 teams competing for a $2 million prize pool, expanded from the previous 12-team format. Gen.G defend their title as the tournament falls strategically between regional Spring splits and the Mid-Season Invitational, featuring champions from six major regions plus online qualifier participants. The 2025 edition reached 7.98 million concurrent viewers, making it esports’ highest-viewership summer event.