Although the current list only includes 16 countries, ESWC has confirmed that it is engaged in on-going discussions with many organizers from other countries.

Confirmed Countries:
China
Colombia
France
Germany
Iran
Japan
South Korea
Madagascar
Malaysia
Mexico
Nigeria
Panama
Peru
Slovenia
Tunisia
Ukraine

Among the other countries with which ESWC is currently still in talks include: Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Croatia, Egypt, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE, United Kingdom, USA, and Venezuela.

A notable exception from both lists is Denmark. In 2008, Denmark did not hold a national qualifier and it appears that 2009 will be the same. Danish competitor and future WCG champion mTw was only able to qualify for the 2008 Grand Final by winning the ESWC Masters event.

Full press release can be found on the ESWC website.