20 years after the release of Trackmania Nations ESWC and the first Trackmania World Cup in Paris, we are proud to welcome two new major milestones in Trackmania esports history: The Esports World Cup and the Esports Nations Cup.
And for the first time in Trackmania history, players can train and qualify for both major worldwide events directly in-game through new weekly cup events on seasonal campaign tracks.
ESPORT WORLD CUP 2026 – August 17th – 21st
Trackmania at EWC 2026 will feature 32 players competing in a fast-paced championship format for a $500,000 prize pool. In the group stage, players will race in four-player lobbies using a double-elimination format. The top eight players from each group will advance to the playoffs, with 16 competitors progressing to single-elimination matches to determine the Trackmania champion in Riyadh between .
ESPORTS NATIONS CUP 2026 – November 19th– 22nd
Trackmania is set to take the spotlight at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup, bringing its signature high-speed precision racing to a global stage where players compete for their nations and a share of $250,000 USD prize pool. The Trackmania Esports Nations Cup runs during Tournament week 3, from November 16th to November 22nd. The tournament features a Cup Mode format with 1v1v1v1 races, where 32 competitors battle in fast-paced heats to earn points in order to secure playoff spots.
Go to the Trackmania ENC page.
A CLEAR PATH FROM GAME TO EWC AND ENC
CAMPAIGNS BLACK TRACKS
From now on, the Black Tracks from the official seasonal campaigns will serve as competitive tracks for the EWC and ENC qualifications and competitions. This direct path will allow regular players to progress more easily and aim for top-level play across both PC and console platforms.
- Black Tracks are inspired by previous esport routes from the Trackmania competitive circuit. You’ll find clear and distinct challenges (track identities) for players to master and spectators to enjoy.
- They offer a visual identity inspired by different countries, bringing a unique flavor to each race. For Winter 2026, the Black Tracks will take inspiration from China, France, the USA, Brazil, and Greece.
THE TRACKMANIA ELITE CUP
Trackmania’s qualification pathway to the EWC and ENC 2026 will include an open in-game qualifier, offering a direct route to Riyadh: the Trackmania Elite Cup.
The Elite Cup consists of 10 Cups of the Week (COTW) on Black Tracks during the Winter and Spring seasons.
- Each of the 10 Black COTWs awards points to the top 64 players in Server Type 1.
- The sum of your top 5 results will count for the Elite Cup Ranking.
- Top 8 players will qualify for the EWC.
- Top 16 players (one per nation) will qualify for the ENC.
- There is no registration or prior qualifications required, competition servers are open to everyone.
- It’s not mandatory to play all 10 Black COTW to be eligible for the Elite Cup Ranking.
- The Elite Cup Ranking will close on May 31st.
Access all the important information (points attribution, calendar, global rules) via these links:
- Cup Of The Week article
- Trackmania Elite Cup article
- A full rule book for the Elite Cup will be soon available.
EWC AND ENC MAP POOL
- Winter and Spring Black Tracks will be used in both EWC and ENC online qualifiers.
- EWC 2026 main event will feature Spring and Summer Black Tracks.
- ENC 2026 main event will feature Winter and Fall Black Tracks.
COMMUNITY ESPORTS EVENTS
In 2026, the Trackmania World Tour will take a break, letting us focus on EWC and ENC while continuing to support players and organizers in running their events. From the fabulous Trackmania Games to other initiatives, we’re open to supporting the best ideas.
Depending on the project, we’ll be able to:
- Provide financial support
- Amplify your communication in-game and on Trackmania socials.
If you wish to organize an event, please remember to request a license via the following link.
We wish you all a great 2026 esports year in Trackmania \o/
Tags: black tracks , Community events , elite cup , ENC , esports 2026 , Esports Nations Cup , Esports World Cup , EWC