E7WC 2026 knockout stage opens October 24 with 16 players
Smilegate confirmed the double-elimination bracket runs from October 24 to November 14, with the final set for November 28 at Superplex in Jamsil.
Smilegate has announced that the knockout stage of Epic Seven World Championship 2026 (E7WC 2026) will begin on October 24, according to gamemeca.com. Sixteen players will compete for a place in the final.
The bracket brings together 14 players who survived the group stage along with Hazamarei and MagicQi, the champion and runner-up of Epic Seven Masters 2026, who earned their knockout stage seeds through that event.
The knockout stage runs from October 24 to November 14, with matches starting at noon on weekends and played in a double-elimination format. It will decide the four players who advance to the final.
The E7WC 2026 final is scheduled for November 28 at Superplex in Lotte Cinema World Tower, Jamsil. Matches will be streamed in four languages on the official Epic Seven YouTube channel, CHZZK and global Twitch.
Smilegate will also run a drops event and reveal coupon codes during broadcasts, alongside an in-game match prediction event with rewards.
Group stage results
The group stage was held across four days: October 10, 11, 17 and 18. Defending champion XiaoXuenai lost to FN in the winners' match before winning the final match to reach the knockout stage. Omega was also noted for a comeback win using the hero Salome. Epic Seven Masters 2026 was a newly established online league this year.
Quick answers
When does the E7WC 2026 knockout stage start?
It begins on October 24 and runs to November 14, with matches starting at noon on weekends.
When and where is the E7WC 2026 final?
The final will be held on November 28 at Superplex in Lotte Cinema World Tower, Jamsil.
Where can I watch E7WC 2026 matches?
Matches will be streamed in four languages on the official Epic Seven YouTube channel, CHZZK and global Twitch.