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Esports World Cup 2026 Valorant Betting at me88

Valorant kicks off the Esports World Cup 2026, starting even before the main event opens. A US$2 million prize pool, a group stage into single-elimination playoffs, and the world's best tactical-shooter teams in Paris. Here's the format, the teams and how to bet on it at me88 Malaysia.

Event Quick Facts

EventEsports World Cup 2026 — Valorant
WhereParis Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, France
When2–12 July 2026 (group stage 2–7 July, playoffs 9–12 July)
Prize poolUS$2,000,000 (winner US$600,000)
FormatGroup stage → single-elimination playoffs

Format & Schedule

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Group Stage

2–7 July 2026. Teams battle through their groups to secure a place in the playoff bracket.

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Playoffs

9–12 July 2026. Single elimination — one loss ends the run — culminating in the grand final.

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Prize Pool

US$2,000,000 in total, with US$600,000 going to the champions on top of Club Championship points.

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Early Start

Valorant began on 2 July, ahead of the main event. Add 6 hours to Paris time for Malaysia/Singapore (GMT+8).

Participating Teams

Known quarterfinalists for the 2026 event are listed below. The full group lists had not been finalised at the time of writing.

Quarterfinalists Include

  • 100 Thieves
  • MIBR
  • Team Vitality
  • Nongshim RedForce
  • Team Heretics
  • BBL Esports
  • Gentle Mates
  • NRG

Full Group Lists

  • To be confirmed
Note: full group lists and seeding are not yet confirmed. We'll update this page once the official groups are released.

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EWC 2026 Valorant Betting Markets at me88

For the Esports World Cup Valorant event, me88 offers the core markets you need:

New to Valorant betting? Read our full Valorant betting guide.

How to Bet on EWC Valorant at me88

  1. Register your me88 account and complete the quick sign-up.
  2. Make your first deposit and claim your welcome bonus.
  3. Open the Esports section and find the Esports World Cup Valorant event.
  4. Choose your market — match winner, map winner, handicap, total rounds or outright.
  5. Enter your stake, confirm, and collect your winnings once the map or series settles.

For the full tournament picture — the complete game lineup, dates and the Club Championship — head back to our Esports World Cup 2026 hub.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Esports World Cup 2026 Valorant event?
The EWC 2026 Valorant event runs 2–12 July 2026 at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles — group stage 2–7 July and playoffs 9–12 July.
What is the EWC 2026 Valorant prize pool?
The Valorant event carries a US$2,000,000 prize pool, with the winner taking US$600,000.
Which teams play in EWC 2026 Valorant?
Quarterfinalists include 100 Thieves, MIBR, Team Vitality, Nongshim RedForce, Team Heretics, BBL Esports, Gentle Mates and NRG. Full group lists were not finalised at the time of writing.
What Valorant betting markets are available at me88?
me88 offers Valorant markets including match winner, map winner, map handicap, total rounds and outright tournament winner.