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Trackmania at Esports World Cup 2026 preview: How to watch on DAZN
Trackmania makes its Esports World Cup debut this week as 32 of the world's best drivers battle to become the competition's first EWC champion.
The tournament takes place from August 19-22 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, with a $500,000 prize pool and valuable Club Championship points on the line.
Seven-time world champion Carl-Antoni "Carl Jr." Cloutier headlines a stacked field, but Thomas "Pac" Cole, Patrick "Mudda" Radisich and Nico "GranaDy" Gyarmati are among the stars hoping to deny the Canadian another major title.
With every competitor racing the same tracks in the same car, the margins could be tiny as Trackmania makes its long-awaited EWC bow.
Here is everything you need to know about Trackmania at the Esports World Cup 2026.
Who are the favourites to win Trackmania at Esports World Cup 2026?
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Carl Jr. enters the inaugural EWC Trackmania competition as one of the leading names to watch.
The Canadian is a seven-time Trackmania world champion and has built one of the most decorated résumés in the history of the game.
Representing Team Falcons, Carl Jr. also has the opportunity to deliver important Club Championship points as his organisation battles for the overall EWC 26 crown.
However, the title is far from guaranteed.
British star Thomas "Pac" Cole, Australia's Patrick "Mudda" Radisich and Germany's Nico "GranaDy" Gyarmati are among the other established Trackmania stars competing in Paris.
French duo Alexandre "Binkss" Touche and Gwendal "Gwen" Duparc will also represent AG.AL and have the added incentive of competing in front of a home crowd.
With all drivers using the same car and competing on the same black campaign tracks, outright speed and execution will be crucial. Even a small mistake could prove decisive.
What is the Trackmania Esports World Cup 2026 format?
The 32 qualified drivers are divided into two groups of 16 for the three-day Group Stage.
Each group uses a double-elimination bracket played in Cup Mode, with matches contested to a 140-point limit.
Eight drivers from each group will advance, leaving 16 competitors for the Playoffs on Saturday, August 22.
The Playoffs switch to a single-elimination format and take place entirely on the final day, meaning there will be little opportunity to recover from a poor performance.
The eventual champion will collect $130,000 of the tournament's $500,000 prize pool and earn 1,000 Club Championship points for their organisation.
Trackmania Esports World Cup 2026 schedule
Trackmania at the Esports World Cup 2026 takes place from August 19-22.
The opening three days are dedicated to the Group Stage as the 32-player field is reduced to 16.
All four rounds of the Playoffs then take place on Saturday, August 22, when the inaugural EWC Trackmania champion will be crowned.
The result could also have major implications for the EWC Club Championship, with only the Counter-Strike 2 Grand Final remaining after Trackmania concludes.
How to watch Trackmania at Esports World Cup 2026 on DAZN
Trackmania at the Esports World Cup 2026 will be available to watch live on DAZN.
Coverage is available globally, excluding China, South Korea, the CIS region, Ukraine, Malaysia, Hungary and Finland.
Fans in eligible territories can watch the action live by searching "Esports World Cup" on DAZN and selecting the Trackmania event.
Dates: August 19-22, 2026
Event: Trackmania at Esports World Cup 2026
Location: Paris, France
Watch: Live on DAZN
