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Fnatic has issued a statement reiterating its zero-tolerance stance on abuse directed at its players competing in tournaments worldwide. The statement comes after the UK-based esports organisation became aware of an increase in targeted abuse, ranging from personal attacks to death threats. In the…
Swedish esports organisation Ninjas in Pyjamas has expanded into Tekken 8 esports with the signing of South Korean player Oh ‘Meo-IL‘ Dai-il. Meo-IL joins following a four-year stint representing South Korean organisation SOOPers in a range of Tekken 7 and Tekken 8 tournaments across the globe…
European esports organisation G2 Esports has hosted an industry panel at its Berlin headquarters to discuss the future of esports infrastructure in Germany. The panel included the organisation’s CEO Alban Dechelotte and Franziska Giffey, Berlin’s Senator for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public…
French esports organisation Team Vitality has announced a partnership with French retailer E.Leclerc. As Team Vitality’s Main Partner, E.Leclerc’s logo will feature in the centre of the organisation’s jerseys, which are worn by its players during international competitions. Alongside E.Leclerc’s…
French Counter-Strike 2 esports player Mathieu ‘ZywOo‘ Herbaut is set to appear on the front cover of French sports magazine L’Équipe. The Team Vitality AWPer is one of France’s most successful esports players, winning three Counter-Strike Majors and several Tier 1 tournaments Unveiled as the…
3DMAX and paiN Gaming have become the first two teams eliminated from PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 after failing to score three wins during the Group Stage. The all-French roster failed to win a single map across three best-of-threes, while paiN Gaming lost to The MongolZ, Aurora Gaming, and G2 Esports…
Esports tournament organiser BLAST has announced it will host the 2026 Brawl Cup in Berlin, Germany. The announcement comes after BLAST signed a new multi-year partnership with Brawl Stars at the end of 2025. As a result, the Brawl Cup will have its first-ever live event at the Uber Eats Music…
Gaming peripherals brand ZOWIE has named French Counter-Strike player Dan ‘apEX‘ Madesclaire as its latest partner. As part of the partnership, the four-time Major champion will collaborate with ZOWIE to offer feedback during the product development process and share insights from the perspective…
FaZe Clan has won the Six Invitational 2026, becoming the first esports organisation to win back-to-back Six Invitational champion titles. The all-Brazilian roster defeated Team Secret 3-1 in the Grand Final of Rainbow Six’s season-ending event in Paris, France. FaZe Clan Makes History FaZe Clan…
German esports organisation FOKUS has announced its expansion into Counter-Strike 2 esports by signing an international roster. Former GamerLegion player Erik ‘ztr‘ Gustafsson will captain the roster, which makes its LAN debut at Urban Riga Open 3, taking place from March 23rd to 24th. Unveiled on…
Riot Games has revealed that the VCT EMEA Stage 2 finals will take place at the Olímpic Arena in Barcelona, Spain. In January, the publisher had initially announced Madrid as the host city for the region’s final competition in the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT). “We needed to adjust our plans for…
The Esports World Cup Foundation has shared that it hosted a visit from Britain’s Prince William for an esports event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. According to a release, the visit focused on discussing esports as a global sport, alongside its impact on youth development, education, careers, and…
French esports organisation Team Vitality has announced its expansion into CrossFire and PUBG esports with the signing of two new rosters. The signings continue the organisation’s recent expansion into new titles for the 2026 season. Announced on February 11th, the rosters will represent the…
Motorsport UK has unveiled its full sim racing calendar for the 2026 season, featuring a mixture of new and returning events. The national body for motorsport in the UK will host a total of 12 events from February to December. Announced on February 11th, the 2026 season begins with the Cross Car…
Esports’ next growth engine isn’t just professional leagues or streaming platforms — it’s higher education. Across the UK, universities are investing in esports as a structured, competitive and career-building pathway for students. At the centre of this movement is the National Student Esports…
The eighth season of the ePremier League enters the final stages of the 2025/2026 season, starting with the Group Stage on February 28th. The final 40 players representing 20 football clubs have been decided after several months of online qualifiers and playoffs, each of whom will aim to be crowned…
Gambling blocking application Gamban has announced that it is launching a dedicated Discord server in partnership with Danish esports organisation ECSTATIC. Named the ‘Gamban Hub’, the Discord serves as a space for those affected by gambling harm to meet up, socialise, game, and more. The server…
Esports tournament organiser BLAST has revealed the 12 Counter-Strike teams that have accepted invitations for the upcoming BLAST Open Rotterdam event. Taking place from March 27th to 29th at Rotterdam’s Ahoy Arena, the 12 teams join four that earned a place through regional qualifiers. Unveiled on…
Movistar KOI has launched an open application process for a new League of Legends amateur team. The Spanish organisation has shared a public Google Form on social media, inviting players to step forward and ‘be part of our amateur team’. The initiative is aimed at finding ‘committed players’ who…
Following the conclusion of the Group Stage, in which four teams have been eliminated, the Six Invitational 2026 Playoffs are already underway. 16 teams have moved on to the Playoffs to fight for a place in the Grand Finals at Paris’ Adidas Arena and be crowned this year’s champion. Following the…
