This week brings an exciting series of competitions in the gaming world as the Esports World Cup 2026 gears up for one of its standout events featuring Tekken 8. The tournament promises high-level action with 32 top players contending to claim their portion of a million-dollar reward pool through a series of carefully planned matches.
Following the decisive Last Chance Qualifier held over the weekend, the first round of the group stage is set to begin on August 5. Each cluster of competitors will play out all their opening contests in one seamless session, sparking curiosity about when each set of fixtures will take place.
The contest is divided into four groups that employ a double-elimination format, ensuring that a competitor can recover from one setback before facing final elimination upon a second loss. The schedule has Group CC setting the pace, followed by Group DD, then Group BB, and finally Group AA, with the latter two groups scheduled for matches on August 6.
The opening schedules for the groups are outlined below:
- EWC's inaugural Tekken 8 Group CC match schedule (set for August) 5)
- EWC Tekken 8 Group DD unveils its inaugural match schedule for August 5)
- EWC Tekken 8 Group BB opening fixtures (August 6)
- EWC Tekken 8 Group AA opening fixtures (August 6)
It is important to note that after these opening rounds, each group's Upper Bracket Semifinals and Lower Bracket matches will proceed before the next group begins its schedule, ensuring a continuous and competitive flow of play throughout the event.