ENC 2026 VALORANT: Complete List Of 730+ Approved Coaches

A big step, the Esports Nations Cup 2026 has announced its VALORANT coaching staff, with one of the biggest national-team esports events ever put on. The naming of head coaches is a sign that preparations for the event are moving quickly with more than 100 countries set to compete.

The tournament will be played in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from Nov. 2-29, 2026. In the second week of the tournament there will be VALORANT matches, in which 32 national teams will fight for a prize pool of $1.5 million. It makes it one of the largest country competitions in the history of the game.

“Coaches need to be confirmed so teams can focus on building good rosters and strategising before the competition starts.

Over 700 Coaches Approved Globally

The tournament’s organisers have endorsed more than 730 coaches from across the world. These coaches will take their teams through the qualifiers and final stages of the championship.

The coaches list includes experienced professionals, former players and young leaders of tactics. Many have already been playing in regional leagues and international tournaments, bringing valuable knowledge to their national squads.

The most participating countries are from regions like Europe and Asia which shows the popularity of VALORANT in these regions.

This massive participation reflects how quickly esports is expanding as a global sport.

ENC 2026 VALORANT Coaches List

Africa Coaches

Americas Coaches

Asia Coaches

Europe Coaches

Oceania Coaches

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