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Virtus.pro has re-joined the Honor of Kings esports partnership model in 2026, earning a direct slot to the Honor of Kings Major League (KML). The KML is a newly introduced league formed by the merger of the ecosystem’s global Eastern and Western divisions. Last year, the KML West and East had a…
The following article "Early numbers show increase for Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. In the early returns, the Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympics posted a sizable gain over four years ago — albeit with the usual caveats. NBC coverage of the…
Bilibili Gaming player Zhuo ‘Knight‘ Ding has been hospitalised following the organisation’s match against Dragon Ranger Gaming during VCT China Kickoff 2026. According to the official announcement, the player experienced “a sudden episode of supraventricular tachycardia, with an abnormally high…
Alibaba Cloud is partnering with Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to deploy cloud and AI technologies for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina
Blizzard Entertainment has announced the locations for its Overwatch Champions Series major LAN tournaments in 2026. OWCS Champions Clash, Midseason Championship, and the World Finals will take place across Japan, Saudi Arabia, and China, respectively. According to the announcement, the first LAN…
China has officially joined the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) Partner Programme in 2026. One year after the region retained its own server, three slots have been given to the most accomplished esports teams in the scene. These include Weibo Gaming, JD Gaming, and All Gamers Club. Additionally…
Chinese esports organisation Invictus Gaming has announced that it is holding open tryouts for its Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) team. Invictus Gaming’s requirements for applicants include being at least 16 years old and possessing at least 400 stars in Ranked. The tryouts are open to all roles…
After years of Valve hosting The International in various nations across the world, TI15 is set to take place in China once again. With the announcement that TI 2026 will take place in Shanghai, it has become clear that Valve is returning to its roots for the first time since 2019, signalling the…
FPS title Delta Force has announced the inaugural Operations Pro League, a league in China that features some of the country’s top esports organisations. The league is set to span across two seasons in 2026, spring and summer, culminating in a World Cup. Delta Force’s Esports Teams The Operations…
Tencent Esports has announced a ten-year strategic partnership with the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). As a result of the deal, the esports branch of the tech conglomerate becomes the official esports technology partner of the OCA. According to a release, the partnership aims to ‘propel the…
Riedel Communications announces that it provided a fully integrated communications and commentary solution for the 15th National Games of China, supporting 56 competition venues and four International Broadcast Centers (IBCs)
Grass Valley delivers a 4K Ultra-High-Definition (UHD) outside broadcast (OB) truck to Guangdong Radio and Television (GRT), in partnership with Beijing Sailing Hightop Technology Development Co., Ltd. The handover ceremony,
