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Gran Turismo has cancelled the opening round of the Gran Turismo World Series, which was set to take place in Abu Dhabi on March 28th. The cancellation of the event, planned to take place at the Space42 Arena, comes as a result of recent instability in the Middle East. In a brief announcement…
The 2026 international League of Legends esports season is kicking off with First Stand next week. For many teams, the tournament offers an early chance to make a statement on the global stage while securing crucial advantages for their region ahead of MSI 2026 later this year. But for fans…
French esports organisation Team Vitality has announced its exit from the StarCraft II esports scene after two years. The organisation entered the real-time strategy (RTS) title in 2024, recruiting four South Korean players to compete in high-profile tournaments. In a video posted on social media…
Esports tournament organiser BLAST has announced that its BLAST Bounty Counter-Strike 2 tournament will return to Malta in 2027. Taking place from January 11th to 24th, the Tier 1 tournament will feature a revamped format, replacing the online phase with more LAN matches. A New Format Instead of 32…
Esports tournament organiser StarLadder has shared details on the second edition of its Stake Ranked Counter-Strike 2 tournament circuit. Taking place from May 27th to 30th, the Tier 2 tournament sees teams competing for a $100,000 (~£74,893) prize pool. Revealed on March 6th, Stake Ranked Episode…
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…
100 Thieves has announced that the Crazy Thieves roster will return for the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 6 circuit. Players Noyan ‘Genburten‘ Ozkose, Evan ‘Verhulst‘ Verhulst, and in-game leader Josue ‘Phony‘ Daniel Ruiz will once again represent Crazy Thieves in upcoming Apex Legends…
FURIA in-game leader Gabriel ‘FalleN‘ Toledo has revealed that he will miss the ESL Pro League Season 23 playoffs if the team advances from Stage 2 of the Counter-Strike 2 event. FalleN revealed that he has a personal commitment that clashes with the final stage of the Tier 1 event taking place…
Chinese esports organisation Top Esports has confirmed an ongoing investigation surrounding its League of Legends LPL player Yang ‘naiyou‘ Zijian. According to an official statement posted on the team’s Weibo account, Top Esports’ jungler is currently under investigation following ‘unusual…
After five days of online action, the teams competing in Stage 2 of ESL Pro League Season 23 are now set. Of the 16 teams competing in the opening stage, eight have advanced to join the world’s best Counter-Strike teams in the next set of online matches to determine which make it to the playoffs. ……
British esports organisation Method has announced a partnership with hardware supplier SCAN Computers. The deal will see SCAN collaborate with Method throughout World of Warcraft’s Midnight Season 1. Specifically, it will focus on Race to World First, a competitive event centred on defeating new…
Korean League of Legends competition LCK has announced a new partnership with North American personal care brand Gillette. Even though the scope of the collaboration and financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, Gillette will be joining ahead of the start of the LCK 2026 season, which is set…
Esports betting provider Oddin.gg has put out its second annual Esports Betting Review, which looks at how the industry changed in 2025 based on bets made through its global partner network. The report, in particular, highlights five top games: Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, VALORANT…
French esports organisation Team Vitality has announced that it has signed former AEGIS player and 2024 French chess champion Jules Moussard. He will join Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, who has renewed his contract, to represent Team Vitality in upcoming Chess tournaments in 2026. Grandmaster Jules…
Former Call of Duty world champion Kenny ‘Kenny‘ Williams has opened up on his future plans following his recent departure from Los Angeles Thieves. After parting ways with the Call of Duty League (CDL) franchise in February, Kenny has expressed his interest in transitioning into a coaching role…
VALORANT boasts an expansive roster of playable characters called “agents,” each with their own unique ability kits, personalities, and backstories. Since launch, Riot has steadily brought new additions almost every Episode, keeping the meta fresh and exciting. In this guide, we’ll tell you how…
SNK Corporation has announced the return of the SNK Championship Series (SCS) for 2026, introducing a range of format changes. This year’s circuit, beginning on March 27th, will feature tournaments for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and The King of Fighters XV. Revealed on March 5th, this year’s…
Norwegian esports organisation Metizport has announced a major partnership with tech giant Samsung. Samsung has become the official monitor and memory partner of Metizport’s Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) team for 2026. As a result of the collaboration, Metizport’s CS2 training facilities will be equipped…
HEROIC have secured a place in Stage 2 of ESL Pro League Season 23 after stunning Parivision in the fifth round of Stage 1. The Norwegian organisation swept aside the BLAST Bounty Season 1 winners 2-0 to advance to the next phase of online matches. HEROIC headed into the best-of-three with nothing…
Team Liquid has revealed a themed apparel and gear collection in collaboration with hero shooter game Marvel Rivals. The new merchandise blends Team Liquid branding with characters and themes from the Marvel Rivals’ universe. The collection features a mix of clothing and gaming accessories aimed at…
