In Paris, AG.AL clinched the Esports World Cup 2026 Club Championship with 5,300 points, securing a $7,000,000 first-place prize after Gwen Duparc’s decisive Trackmania win on the final day.

AG.AL’s victory halted Team Falcons’ bid to become the first club to win three straight EWC titles, in a dramatic final that followed Falcons’ lead entering the weekend.

This year’s win marked the first time a Chinese team claimed the club title, as AG.AL of China topped the 25-tournament series and earned the $7 million prize across the event.

Industry observers note esports continues to grow, but average fan spending remains modest, signaling a substantial growth pathway still to unlock.

Looking ahead, the next edition is planned to return to Riyadh, with AG.AL defending their crown and other teams preparing for the challenge.

The EWC 2026 was staged in Paris due to regional conflict in the Middle East, marking the first time the event took place outside Saudi Arabia.

The event featured notable moments, including Chile’s Jaime Bustos becoming the youngest EWC winner in League of Legends highlights, and Rocket League’s Samy Hajji becoming the first three-time EWC champion.

AG.AL demonstrated breadth across multiple titles, a strength of the Club Championship format, contrasting with Falcons’ focus on marquee titles and prompting questions about roster breadth versus depth.

The trophy was presented at the Grand Palais by French President Emmanuel Macron, with Saudi Arabia’s Team Falcons finishing second and France’s Vitality third after more than a month of competition.

Falcons entered the final weekend aiming for three straight titles but were without Trackmania star Carl Jr., who was eliminated from participation in the quarterfinals.

Key figures noted the win’s significance: AG.AL’s chairman highlighted three years of progress, the COO credited the global build and Gwen’s pressure-filled victory, and officials cited attendances by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Macron.

Overall, the 2026 EWC was the largest yet, with Paris hosting 850 million viewers and 175,000 tickets sold, supported by a $75 million prize pool across 25 tournaments and 24 titles.