In a nutshell

• 110 rosters confirmed for ENC 2026 VALORANT, representing countries worldwide.
• 16 nations directly invited, including USA, Korea, China, Canada, Brazil, and the Philippines.
• Philippines roster revealed, featuring Team Secret’s Zeus & kellyS, Paper Rex’s invy, and rising talents from Global Esports.

The Esports Foundation (EF) has officially confirmed 110 national rosters for the VALORANT tournament at the Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC), set to debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from November 2–29, 2026. Out of these, 32 teams will advance to the ENC Finals, with 16 nations earning direct invites based on Riot Games’ official rankings through Masters London.

Esports Nations Cup 2026 VALORANT Direct Invites

Among the invited nations in the Esports Nations Cup 2026 are powerhouses like the United States, Republic of Korea, People’s Republic of China, Canada, Brazil, Türkiye, Singapore, and the Philippines.

USA & Canada: North American Heavyweights

The United States roster is stacked with G2 Esports stars trent, valyn, and leaf, alongside world champions Ethan and skuba, plus elite talents zekken and Cryocells. Expectations are sky‑high for this lineup, widely considered one of the strongest in the tournament.

Canada counters with its own superteam, headlined by TenZ and Marved coming out of retirement, joined by mada, eeiu, koalanoob, JonahP, and Zander. A USA vs. Canada clash is already being billed as a dream matchup for fans worldwide.

Philippines: Rising Southeast Asian Contender

The Philippines roster blends international pedigree with regional strength. Anchored by Zeus and kellyS of Team Secret, the squad also features invy of Paper Rex, bringing championship‑caliber experience from one of APAC’s most dominant teams.

Emerging talents xavi8k and PatMen of Global Esports add depth, while Markyyy and Wild0reoo round out the lineup with strong performances from the wider competitive circuit.