The Esports Foundation (EF) announced that Team Secret known for competing at the highest levels across multiple game titles, has been selected for the 2026 Esports Foundation Club Partner Program, joining 40 leading esports organizations as part of a global initiative supporting a sustainable and connected esports ecosystem.
Now in its third year, the $20 million annual program provides participating Clubs with funding of up to $1 million, alongside strategic support and international exposure, to support Clubs in expanding their brands and audiences leading up to and throughout the Esports World Cup 2026.
Since its launch in 2023, the program has invested more than $100 million into Clubs across the Club Partner Program and Club Championship, supporting development across competitive operations, marketing and fan engagement. The program establishes a distinctive model for partnership in global sport, enabling Clubs to access funding to grow their brands and audiences through marketing and storytelling that showcase the personalities, talent and journeys of players.
The 40 selected Clubs reach a combined audience of more than 300 million fans worldwide, highlighting the influence of Club-led communities in shaping how audiences engage with competitive gaming. Spanning North America, Europe, MENA, China, Korea, Southeast Asia, India and Latin America, the 2026 cohort reflects the global reach and continued development of esports across regions.
With a legacy of championship titles, a passionate fanbase, and a strong cultural presence in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, Team Secret continues to shape the regional esports landscape and inspire the next generation of competitive gamers.
As part of the Club Partner Program, Team Secret will activate a range of initiatives across the season, including content, creator collaborations, fan campaigns and live experiences such as watch parties and community events, bringing fans closer to the Club and the Esports World Cup.
“The Esports Foundation Club Partner Program reaches fans globally and changes the way they experience esports,” said Hans Jagnow, Director, Clubs, National Teams and Players Relations at the Esports Foundation.
The 40 Clubs selected for the 2026 EF Club Partner Program are, in alphabetical order:
100 Thieves
9z Globant
All Gamers
Alpha7 Esports
Cloud9
Edward Gaming
Fluxo W7M
Fnatic
FURIA
FUT Esports
G2 Esports
GAM Esports
Gen.G
Gentle Mates
GodLike
HEROIC
JD Gaming
LEVIATAN
MOUZ
NAVI
NIP.eStar
NRG
ONIC
REJECT
S8UL
Sentinels
T1
Team Falcons
Team Heretics
Team Liquid
Team RRQ
Team Secret
Team Spirit
Team Vitality
Titan Esports Club
Twisted Minds
Virtus.pro
Weibo Gaming
Wolves Esports
ZETA DIVISION
The EF Club Partner Program enables Clubs to grow and activate their audiences through content, campaigns and live experiences across the season. In 2025, participating Clubs delivered more than 300 million campaign views and engaged over 10 million fans across 370 initiatives, including original content, fan events and digital activations. More than 130 watch parties were hosted globally, while the Superfan program brought over 2,000 fans to the EWC 2025 arenas in Riyadh.
The EF Club Partner Program enables Clubs to grow and activate their audiences through content, campaigns and live experiences across the season. In 2025, participating Clubs delivered more than 300 million campaign views and engaged over 10 million fans across 370 initiatives, including original content, fan events and digital activations. More than 130 watch parties were hosted globally, while the Superfan program brought over 2,000 fans to the EWC 2025 arenas in Riyadh.
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