Esports Nations Cup (ENC) announced a new wave of publishing partners, drastically expanding potential titles and increasing international competition.
Popular game platform Chess.com and publishers MOONTON Games and SNK are now part of the Esports Nations Cup family.
Chess and MLBB almost guaranteed at Esports Nation Cup
The publisher’s games that will feature at ENC were not confirmed, yet we can draw some conclusions. Given Chess.com and MOONTON Games only have one competitive title available, it’s safe to assume both Chess and Mobile Legends: Bangbang will appear at the Esports Nations Cup in 2026. As for SNK, they have three FGC titles that could potentially be viable, yet King of Fighters is the frontrunner based on current popularity and appeal.
Multiplayer titles each of the three publishers has in their locker:
- Chess.com: Chess
- Moonton Games: Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB)
- SNK: King of Fighters, Samurai Shodown, Fatal Fury
Chess.com is known for integrating competitive chess into esports and was one of the featured games at the EWC 2025, with Magnus Carlsen (Team Liquid) winning the crown, with Falcons’ Alireza Firouzja coming second. The addition of to ENC is notable for expanding beyond traditional video games.
MOONTON Games’ Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB) is a globally popular mobile esports title, and will continue to thrive with its strong competitive and viewer support worldwide at the ENC.
SNK is renowned for The King of Fighters, Samurai Shodown, and Fatal Fury. Their inclusion introduces legacy fighting games with loyal fanbases. Earlier this year, in August, they announced industry giants like Electronic Arts, Krafton, Tencent, and Ubisoft to have partnered with them.
So, their major esports titles like FIFA, Apex Legends, Madden NFL, PUBG Battlegrounds, League of Legends, Honor of Kings, Crossfire, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, all of which have featured in past EWC tournaments, will continue being the staples in the ENC, too.
The latest collaboration announcement in November 2025 will elevate the first-ever nation-based esports tournament even further, as these new partners will bring their popular titles and vast player communities into the competition. Based on EWC history, ENC will likely feature upwards of 20 titles, spanning across mobile, PC, console, and traditional esports genres.
“By partnering closely with publishers, we can make the Esports Nations Cup truly player-centric, and give players the opportunity to represent their country in the games that define their careers.”
Seven game publishers now part of Esports Nation Cup
With seven partners collaborating closely, the ENC promises a prestigious platform for both competitors and fans, fostering national pride and long-lasting aspirations.
The current seven confirmed partners for Esports Nation Cup 2026:
- Electronic Arts
- Krafton
- Tencent
- Ubisoft
- Moonton Games
- Chess.com
- SNK
Building on the success of the Esports World Cup, which showcases top esports clubs, the ENC introduces a fresh competitive layer centered on national identity. Teams from every continent, including North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and more, will compete across diverse formats, combining rankings, regional qualifiers, and wildcard spots to ensure wide and balanced participation.
The Esports Nations Cup will debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in November 2026, and then it will travel globally to bring the thrill of international esports competition everywhere, taking place every two years.
