G2 Esports Wins Warzone Resurgence Series at EWC 2026, Claims $250K Prize

G2 Esports just pulled off one of the best redemption stories of the year.

The trio of Anziety, Bigman, and Cythe won the Call of Duty: Warzone Resurgence Series Championship at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris. They took home $250,000.

Here's what makes this special. Last year, G2 finished 17th at the same event. That's a brutal result for any org. Now they're champions.

The Road to the Top

G2's roster came into EWC 2026 with something to prove. They did exactly that. The team dominated the competition and secured the title for the organization.

This win also puts G2 on the board for the wider Club Championship at EWC. Every title matters in that race.

UK Players Show Up Big

British players had a strong weekend in Paris. T1's squad, which features a British core, finished in second place. It's a good sign for UK Warzone talent.

Viewership Takes a Hit

Not everything was perfect for Warzone at EWC this year. The event saw a 24% drop in peak viewership compared to 2025. Several factors played into this. Team performance, regional interest, and platform changes all contributed.

Still, the competition itself delivered. G2's run from 17th to 1st is the kind of story that keeps fans watching.