HADO WORLD CUP 2026 Dates, Host City and Competition Format Officially Confirmed
Shanghai, China — The dates, host city and competition format for the HADO WORLD CUP 2026 have officially been confirmed.
The international event will take place in Shanghai, China, from November 20 to 22, 2026, bringing together HADO teams and players from around the world for three days of high-level competition.
The event will feature four major championships across HADO WORLD, HADO, Campus Competition and Individual HADO 1v1.
HADO WORLD GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The HADO WORLD GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP will begin on the evening of November 20, following the Opening Ceremony, and continue through the afternoon of November 21.
Played in HADO WORLD 3v3 format, the competition is open to participants of all ages and will accommodate a maximum of 64 teams, with three to six players registered per team.
The preliminary round will begin on November 20, followed by the remaining preliminary matches and knockout stage on November 21.
HADO WORLD CUP
The HADO WORLD CUP will take place from the afternoon to the evening of November 21.
This national-team-only championship will be played in the traditional HADO 3v3 format, with an estimated 24 national teams participating. Each team may register between three and six players.
Both the preliminary round and knockout stage will be completed on the same day.
HADO INTERNATIONAL CAMPUS CHAMPIONSHIP
The HADO INTERNATIONAL CAMPUS CHAMPIONSHIP will be held from the morning to the afternoon of November 22.
The competition will feature HADO 3v3 matches and is open to U16 campus teams. A maximum of 24 teams will be accepted, with three to six players per team.
The tournament will include both a preliminary round and a knockout stage.
HADO SOLO GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The HADO SOLO GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP will take place from the afternoon to the evening of November 22.
Played in the HADO 1v1 format, the competition is open to players of all ages and will welcome a maximum of 96 individual competitors.
Players will compete through the preliminary round before advancing to the knockout stage, where the 2026 global solo champion will be crowned.
With four championship categories and competitors from around the world, the HADO WORLD CUP 2026 will showcase the diversity, accessibility and competitive potential of HADO on the global stage.
Further information regarding registration, participating countries, player quotas, competition regulations and the detailed event schedule will be announced soon.
HADO WORLD CUP 2026 November 20–22, 2026 Shanghai, China