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Tournament organiser Circuit X has announced that it is boosting the prize pool for BetBoom Circuit X Mayhem. Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) teams will now compete for the lion’s share of a $50,000 (~£36,890) prize pool from April 1st to 5th in São Paulo, Brazil. In the official announcement, Circuit X…
Epic Games and BLAST have announced that the Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) is heading to Germany for the first time in the circuit’s history. FNCS Major 1 Summit is scheduled to take place from May 30th to 31st, 2026, at the PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf. Top duos from the FNCS ecosystem will…
WYLDE has announced a partnership with the League of Ireland to become its esports and gaming partner. Co-owned by former Jamaican sprinter and Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt, the Irish esports organisation will be supporting ELOI (eLeague of Ireland), the official national EA FC esports…
Jake Sin, Head of VALORANT Esports Pacific, has addressed recent allegations surrounding the competitive integrity of VCT Pacific, which have been raised by players and coaches. He confirmed that Riot Games has been investigating the matter since the concerns were first brought to light. “We take…
The first global VCT event of the year, VALORANT Masters Santiago, is right around the corner, promising three weeks of high-tier gameplay and unpredictable outcomes. Kicking off on February 28th, Masters Santiago’s Swiss Stage will see two teams from every VCT region (EMEA, Americas, Pacific and…
A two-time Formula One Sim Racing World Champion has secured a role at one of British motorsport’s most established venues. F1 Esports competitor Brendon Leigh will work as a driver instructor at Silverstone as part of its Drive Silverstone programme. Leigh, who won the Formula One Sim Racing World…
Esports data and technology platform GRID has unveiled its latest partnership with CROSSFIRE game developer Smilegate. The partnership will see GRID provide an official match data infrastructure within CROSSFIRE’s esports ecosystem, capturing and distributing live official match data. Financial…
Indonesian esports organisation Rex Regum Qeon (RRQ) has unveiled its new roster for Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 6. The entirely new roster will make its debut at ALGS APAC South Pro League Split 1, which is scheduled to take place in April 2026. RRQ’s new roster includes Gen Ghi…
VALORANT Season 26 Act 1 is edging closer to a conclusion, and players are eagerly awaiting the launch of Season 26 Act 2. Upcoming Act updates bring a variety of fresh content and changes to Riot Games’ FPS title, including a brand new Battle Pass and a skin line that will be available in the ……
Chess.com has announced that the Global Championship will be renamed the Chess.com Open to better reflect its status as the largest open chess tournament of 2026. The event begins on March 14th, offering $250,000 (~£184,275) prize pool and three direct spots to the chess tournament in the Esports…
The Tier 1 Counter-Strike 2 circuit continues to heat up as some of the world’s best teams prepare to compete in the 23rd season of ESL Pro League. For several teams in attendance, competing in the long-standing tournament provides an opportunity to earn valuable Valve Regional Standings (VRS)…
Counter-Strike 2 fans looking to attend the PGL Major Singapore 2026 in December have expressed their frustration with the ticket prices for the four days of playoff action. Tickets for Counter-Strike’s second Major of 2026 went on sale on February 25th, 2026, and quickly sparked backlash among…
The Philippine divisions for esports organisations Team Liquid and Aurora Gaming have revealed their Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) line-ups for 2026. Both teams will compete offline in Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL) Season 17 alongside five other organisations in March. Team Liquid PH…
Esports will make its medal debut at the upcoming Gay Games Valencia 2026, joining an extensive slate of sporting competitions taking place in the Spanish city. Taking place from June 27th to July 4th, the event will feature Overwatch and EA Sports FC 26 for both individual and team-based…
Saudi esports organisation Geekay Esports has announced its return to the Rainbow Six Siege (R6) Europe MENA League as an affiliate team for the 2026 season. The promotion to the main regional stage follows a successful 2025 run in the Tier-2 European League. The Europe MENA League is one of five…
Japanese esports organisation ZETA DIVISION has announced that it is re-establishing its Apex Legends roster for the 2026 season. The organisation’s new line-up includes Yuga ‘YukaF‘ Horie, who has transferred from Fnatic, alongside professional players ‘Mike‘ and Satoki ‘satuki‘ Sugatoni…
Choi ‘Lucid‘ Yong-hyeok has re-signed with Dplus KIA, extending his contract with the LCK organisation. The jungler, part of the main roster since 2023, will remain with the team through next year as he prepares for the upcoming season. The announcement came just three days after Dplus KIA…
The Esports World Cup Foundation has revealed PUBG Mobile as the latest title joining the inaugural line-up for the Esports Nations Cup. The multi-national event taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, sees 32 national teams dropping into the action for a chance to be crowned champion. Revealed on…
French esports organisation 3DMAX has announced the signing of Kévin ‘misutaaa‘ Rabier to its Counter-Strike 2 roster following a turbulent start to the 2026 season. As a result of the change, Alexandre ‘bodyy‘ Pianaro has parted ways with the organisation and is seeking a new team to represent…
Overwatch received a hotfix on February 24th in an attempt to keep the hero roster balanced for competitive play. This included a promised Jetpack Cat nerf. Ever since Blizzard released five new heroes in Season 1, the competitive community has been complaining about Jetpack Cat. Developers have…
