RIYADH: The Esports Foundation has announced the 40 esports clubs selected for the 2026 Esports Foundation Club Partner Program as part of its commitment to a sustainable and globally connected gaming ecosystem.
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Now in its third edition, the $20 million initiative builds on a proven framework, combining funding of up to $1 million per club with strategic guidance and international exposure, to support clubs in expanding their brands and audiences leading up to and throughout the Esports World Cup 2026.
Over the past three years, more than $100 million has been distributed directly to clubs across the Club Partner Program and Club Championship, supporting development across competitive operations, marketing and fan engagement. The program establishes a distinctive model for partnership in global sport, enabling clubs to access funding to grow their brands and audiences through marketing.
The selected clubs reach a combined audience of more than 300 million fans worldwide, highlighting the influence of club-led communities in shaping how audiences engage with competitive gaming. Spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, China, Korea, Southeast Asia, India and Latin America, the 2026 cohort reflects the global reach and continued development of esports across regions.
