Esports Nations Cup 2026 national team tournament announced for CS2

Organizers of the international Esports Nations Cup 2026 tournament have revealed details of the upcoming Counter-Strike 2 competition. The event will take place from November 10-15, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and will be a Tier 2 tournament within the VRS.

The tournament will feature 24 national rosters competing for a $1.32 million prize pool. The event will consist of two stages: a group stage (Round Robin BO1, four groups of six teams) and playoffs (Single Elimination, 16 teams).

The Esports Nations Cup 2026 qualifiers will be held from July 6-19 in two stages (national and regional qualifiers). A special national ranking based on the VRS will determine which countries will receive spots in the qualifiers.

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