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Aurora Gaming beat Pixel Lumina 2-0 to reach the Europe Qualifier 1 final, days after the UK side that had knocked them out was disqualified for cheating. The final decides seeding for the Europe Qualifier Playoffs, the next step towards VCT EMEA Kickoff 2027 in Berlin.
ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has announced that ESL One, its Dota 2 tournament series, is coming to Munich, Germany, from April 4-11, 2027. ESL One Munich 2027 will bring together
Recently, PUBG MOBILE‘s attempts to grow its competitive footprint in Western Europe saw it sign a partnership with G2 Esports and launch an ambassador program, revealing German content creator Janicka Gaming as the first ‘dedicated ambassador’ for Western Europe. Janička is no stranger to PUBG…
Over 20 days in June, IEM Cologne saw $109.3 million traded on US-based prediction market Kalshi as a fairytale storyline drew to a conclusion in Germany. The $109.3 million represents volume of contracts traded, so does not necessarily represent amount of actual money wagered, or handle in…
The IEM Cologne Major is set to be one of the biggest Counter-Strike 2 events of the year. Starting on June 2nd, it will take place at the LANXESS Arena in Germany and feature a $1.25 million prize pool. This puts it in the top 10 Counter-Strike 2 tournaments by prize pool. But there may … Continued
German gaming festival Gamescom has announced a wide range of esports tournaments that will be featured at this year’s Gamescom LAN. Taking place from March 20th to 22nd in Cologne, Germany, the event features 14 tournaments across a variety of genres. Revealed on March 6th, the tournaments are…
German esports organisation BIG (Berlin International Gaming) has revealed that it is working on a female Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) initiative called Project Breach in collaboration with GreenMedical. The announcement was made through a three-minute reveal trailer on social media, promising to reveal…
FOKUS and Imperial Esports are among the four regional teams that have qualified for PGL Bucharest 2026. For FOKUS, the tournament is the German esports organisation’s first Tier 1 tournament since entering Counter-Strike esports in February 2026. FOKUS Topples Notable Names FOKUS successfully…
After first signing the deal in 2019, MOUZ has extended its strategic collaboration with Razer for another two years. The gaming hardware brand is currently the longest-standing partner in the German organisation’s history. “Razer has played a pivotal role in our competitive journey and continued…
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…
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…
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…
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…
ESL, the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC), and esports publication The Esports Radar have joined forces to host the Global Esports Industry Week in Cologne, Germany. Taking place from June 18th to 21st alongside the IEM Cologne Major, the event will bring together industry stakeholders to…
The North American branch of German automotive marque Porsche has announced the launch of the inaugural Porsche Esports Carrera Cup North America season. The sim racing competition will take place from March 18th to April 22nd, with its qualifiers running from February 18th to 25th on the iRacing…
Esports platform Liquipedia has revealed that G2 Esports is the most searched Rainbow Six Siege X team in 2025. Among the top 20, M80 has placed runner-up following its BLAST R6 Munich Major 2025 victory, with Team BDS claiming third place. Other popular teams that scored highly in the Liquipedia…
Arkona technologies GmbH will use ISE (Booth 5.K800) to demonstrate how its ultra-low-latency, software-defined media infrastructure is increasingly being adopted well beyond traditional broadcast with esports and large-scale gaming production
