The organizers of the Esports Nations Cup announced that they have finalized their national partners and managers who will be responsible for each country’s national team. In total, 630 applications were received from 152 countries around the world.
The Ukrainian partner will be the Ukrainian Esports Federation (UESF). For Ukraine, the "National Team Partner & Manager" model has been selected.
- National Team Partner: UESF will be responsible for developing the local esports ecosystem, working with fans, and handling marketing.
- National Team Manager: Mykyta Babych (manager of the NAVI PUBG roster) will coordinate the team, manage logistics, and ensure players are ready for international competition.
Key dates for ENC 2026
- April 7 — Deadline for National Team Managers to submit coach candidates
- Mid-April — Official announcement of national team coaches
- April 30 — Final roster submission deadline
- Mid-May — Official presentation of national teams
- May – August — Qualifiers and invitation stage
- November 2026 — ENC Finals 2026
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