In just a few days, eight relatively unknown players will travel to California to compete for just one spot in the Hearthstone World Championship.
A total of $80,000 is on the line for the event, which is more money than these players have likely ever competed for before. But the real prize is the one that accompanies the $25,000 first prize: The chance to win a share of $1 million at the World Championship in November.
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![ENC x adidas [Industry news] Esports Foundation and adidas Announce Landmark Partnership to Outfit Every Team at the Inaugural Esports Nations Cup](https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/ENC-x-adidas-310x165.jpeg)
The Esports Foundation (EF) and adidas made sports history today, announcing a landmark partnership that will see the sportswear company outfit every national team at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), the first nation-based esports event of its scale, set to debut November 2, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The partnership directly supports the ongoing convergence of esports, culture, entertainment and sports, creating a defining moment for the esports industry and the global sport landscape.
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