Indonesia confirms Jakarta venue and dates for IESF World Esports Championship 2026

WEC26 runs 15–20 December 2026 at ICE BSD City, with five titles and dedicated women’s competitions in CS2 and MLBB.

Indonesia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, PB ESI and the International Esports Federation (IESF) have confirmed plans for the 18th IESF World Esports Championship 2026 (WEC26), set for 15–20 December 2026 at ICE BSD City in Jakarta. The announcement followed a four-day site survey and a media briefing in Jakarta attended by Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir, PB ESI Executive Board General Chairman Muhammad Herindra, IESF General Secretary Boban Totovski, and local organizing committee chair Reza Subekti.

WEC26 will be Indonesia’s third time hosting the event, after Jakarta in 2016 and Bali in 2022. Organisers said more than 400 athletes are expected to compete across Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, PUBG Mobile and eFootball™, including dedicated women’s competitions in CS2 and MLBB.

Minister Thohir linked the event to youth development and national positioning. “Sports play a vital role in building Indonesia's national branding as a major nation that is safe, welcoming, and open to investment,” said Minister Thohir. “We must continuously provide our young generation with opportunities to create and excel. Esports is an extraordinary sporting branch with a close connection to the youth. I appreciate the entire leadership board for convincing the international community that this event is worthy, and that Indonesia is ready, having now hosted it three times.”

PB ESI said its 2026–2030 leadership is targeting the overall title at WEC26 and is focused on longer-term outcomes. “Indonesia possesses the capacity, potential, and an ecosystem that is increasingly recognized in the development of world esports,” said Herindra. “We want WEC26 not only to succeed as an international competition but also to leave a positive legacy for athletes, communities, industries, and the young generation of Indonesia.”

Alongside the competition, IESF will hold its Ordinary General Meeting on 17–18 December, as well as Continental Meetings. “After four days of site survey, we are very excited to see it all come to life,” said Totovski, adding, "This is the third time in Indonesia, but one thing is sure: it's not the last time.”