Russians and Belarusians Will Not Compete at the Esports Nations Cup

09.02.2026
Сергій Таран

The organizers of the Esports Nations Cup have announced that they will adhere to established international regulations that apply to all global competitions.

As a result, Russian and Belarusian players will not be allowed to participate in ENC 2026 under their national flags. They will only be permitted to compete in disciplines that feature 1v1 matches and exclusively under a neutral flag.

Ukraine is officially included in the list of participating nations, allowing Ukrainian esports athletes to compete under the national flag at the international level.

The Esports Nations Cup is one of the most prestigious tournaments, where players compete not only for prize placements but also for the honor of representing their national teams. The absence of representatives from aggressor countries at such events is an important step in supporting global security and upholding sporting ethics.

Previously, all participants of the BLAST Slam VI playoffs were determined.

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