EWC26 Trophy Award Ceremony: Start time, date & how to watch
Updated: Aug 23
The Esports World Cup 2026 reaches its grand finale on Sunday, August 23, as the EWC26 Trophy Award Ceremony brings seven weeks of elite esports competition to a close in Paris.
Taking place at the Grand Palais in Paris, the ceremony will celebrate the clubs, players and defining moments of EWC26 before the EWC26 Club Champion takes center stage to receive the Esports World Cup trophy.
For esports fans around the world, the ceremony represents the final chapter of EWC26 and the moment when the competition's top-performing club is officially crowned.
When Is the EWC26 Trophy Award Ceremony?
The EWC26 Trophy Award Ceremony takes place on Sunday, August 23, 2026, with the live broadcast beginning at 20:15 CEST.
The ceremony is expected to run until approximately 20:55 CEST and will be broadcast in both English and French.
EWC26 Trophy Award Ceremony Schedule
Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Start time: 20:15 CEST
Expected end: 20:55 CEST
Location: Grand Palais, Paris, France
Broadcast languages: English and French
How to Watch the EWC26 Trophy Award Ceremony Live
Fans can watch the EWC26 Trophy Award Ceremony live online through the official Esports World Cup website.
The broadcast begins at 20:15 CEST on August 23, giving viewers around the world the opportunity to see the EWC26 Club Champion receive the trophy and watch the closing celebrations from Paris.
Fans can also read the official EWC26 Trophy Award Ceremony announcement for the latest information about the event and broadcast.
What to Expect From the EWC26 Closing Ceremony
The Trophy Award Ceremony will look back at some of the biggest achievements and memorable moments from Esports World Cup 2026.
The broadcast will revisit the performances of the clubs finishing in third and second place before attention turns to the team that finishes at the top of the EWC26 Club Championship.
The winning club will then take the stage for the official trophy presentation.
Fans will get a closer look at the EWC trophy, the significance of the final award and the celebrations surrounding the newly crowned Club Champion.
The ceremony will conclude with a special celebration featuring the winning club and guests of honor.
The Final Chapter of Esports World Cup 2026
The Trophy Award Ceremony marks the culmination of the 2026 Esports World Cup, which brought leading esports clubs, players and fans together for seven weeks of international competition in Paris.
Across multiple esports titles, teams competed not only for individual tournament trophies but also for results contributing to the wider Club Championship.
That makes the final trophy presentation one of the most significant moments of EWC26. It recognizes the club whose performances across the event ultimately put it ahead of the competition.
Fans can follow the wider competition, results and event information through the official Esports World Cup website.
Who Will Win the EWC26 Club Championship?
The biggest moment of the evening will be the official crowning of the EWC26 Club Champion.
After weeks of competition, the winning club will step onto the stage at the Grand Palais to receive the Esports World Cup trophy and celebrate its achievement in front of fans and guests.
The ceremony will also recognize the clubs finishing immediately behind the champion, providing a final look at the teams that made the biggest impact during EWC26.
EWC26 Trophy Award Ceremony: Key Details
Fans looking to watch the conclusion of the Esports World Cup 2026 should tune in on Sunday, August 23 at 20:15 CEST.
The approximately 40-minute ceremony will feature highlights from EWC26, recognition of the leading clubs, the official Club Championship trophy presentation and a final celebration from Paris.
With the Club Champion ready to be crowned, the EWC26 Trophy Award Ceremony will provide the closing moment of this year's Esports World Cup.
Watch the EWC26 Trophy Award Ceremony through the official Esports World Cup website on August 23, 2026, from 20:15 CEST.
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