Apex Legends is a squad-based battle royale that blends precise gunplay, fluid movement, and hero-style abilities into a highly strategic competitive experience. Teams of three drop into dynamic arenas, gather resources, and outplay opponents through coordinated tactics, smart rotations, and effective use of each Legend’s unique skillset to survive until the final circle.
Genre: Battle Royale
As one of the leading titles in modern esports, Apex Legends has developed a thriving competitive ecosystem through the Apex Legends Global Series, showcasing elite teams from every major region. At the Esports World Cup 2026, the game takes center stage as top-tier squads battle on an international platform, demonstrating the speed, teamwork, and high-level strategy that define Apex Legends competition at the highest level.
EWC Apex Schedule: Jul 7–11, 2026
Prize Pool: $2,000,000
Competing Teams: 40
EWC Apex refers to the Apex Legends tournament at the Esports World Cup, where the world’s top teams compete in high-stakes battle royale matches for international titles and major prize pools.
Yes, Apex Legends is officially featured in the Esports World Cup 2026 lineup.
The Apex Legends tournament at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026, which also serves as the ALGS Split 1 Playoffs, is scheduled to take place from July 7 to July 11, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The prize pool for 2026 is set at $2,000,000.
VK Gaming won EWC Apex 2025, securing China's first-ever major Apex Legends title and a $600,000 grand prize in Riyadh.
