The Esports World Cup 2026 VALORANT is taking place in Paris with 16 teams vying for a $2 million prize, as the competition moves toward the Playoffs in the current coverage.

organizers are providing a live update on group-stage results, upcoming playoff matches, and the evolving bracket as the event unfolds.

All streams are accessible on the EWC_stcArena_EN Twitch channel and the Esports World Cup YouTube channel, offering multiple live viewing options.

The event runs in Paris from July 2 to July 12, with group stages July 2–7 and playoffs July 9–12 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, culminating in a third-place match and grand final on July 12.

The tournament features 16 VALORANT teams, though the full team list isn’t published in the excerpt; a complete team overview is available in the article.

The article explains the format, detailing how the group stage feeds into the playoffs and how teams advance to the knockout rounds.

The VALORANT prize pool at EWC 2026 totals $2 million, with the distribution typically announced by organizers.