Esports Foundation Opens $2M Creator Program Ahead of Esports World Cup and Esports Nations Cup 2026

European Gaming · 1w ago

The Esports Foundation has opened applications for a 2026 co-streaming Creator Program backed by a $2 million rewards pool, aiming to grow its co-streamer base to roughly 5,000 creators worldwide. The program covers both the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris and the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026 in Riyadh, with rewards spanning gift cards, hardware and event invitations. It builds on a 2025 cohort credited with driving a major jump in EWC viewership.