Trackmania Formally Joins the 2026 Esports Nations Cup Line-Up

Summary

The Esports World Cup Foundation has officially confirmed that the racing title Trackmania will be featured as a competitive game in the 2026 Esports Nations Cup. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in November 2026. Trackmania joins Mobile Legends: Bang Bang as the second title formally announced for the nation-versus-nation competition.

This inclusion reflects a broader commitment from Ubisoft to the Esports Nations Cup, aligning the publisher with other participating entities such as Chess.com, Krafton, and Tencent. The selection of Trackmania for the event is consistent with the tournament's focus on diverse competitive titles for its international format.

The event continues to draw scrutiny from international watchdog organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. These groups have frequently criticized Saudi-backed esports projects, characterizing them as efforts to engage in "sports washing" to distract from the nation's human rights record, including issues related to freedom of speech, judicial practices, and military involvement in regional conflicts.