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Day two at VALORANT Masters Santiago saw VCT Americas giant G2 Esports and Pacific’s T1 suffer 0-2 sweeps in their opening matches. Meanwhile, Paper Rex (Pacific) and Team Liquid (EMEA) scored their first victories in Chile and will face NRG and Gentle Mates in their respective Swiss Stage winners’…
VALORANT Masters Santiago officially kicked off today, with EMEA’s Gentle Mates and reigning Champions winner NRG clean sweeping their opening matches. As a result, VCT China representative EDward Gaming and Xi Lai Gaming will have to win their second round Swiss Stage games on March 3rd to remain…
Team Liquid has announced a partnership with English football club Sunderland AFC ahead of the club’s debut in the ePremier League. Two of the global esports organisation’s players will represent the club in the eighth edition of the competition, beginning on February 28th. As part of the deal…
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…
Fortnite has long established its identity through headline-grabbing crossovers, only this time, leakers claim the viral Italian brainrot meme Tung Tung Tung Sahur could be the next in line. But is this another internet rumor, or could a skin actually hit the Item Shop? Here’s everything we know…
The community branch of English football club Tranmere Rovers has launched an esports and digital skills initiative designed to open career pathways for 18 to 21-year-olds. The six-week course will utilise esports to develop a range of skills, including broadcast production and content creation…
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…
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 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…
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…
French esports organisation Team Vitality has reaffirmed its commitment to sim racing following its departure from the RENNSPORT R1 competition. As a result, the organisation will turn its focus to the upcoming ERL VCO championship in addition to developing a dedicated sim racing division. Team…
National Student Esports (NSE), the official body of UK university esports, has announced Vita Student as its headline partner for 2026. In addition to supporting the British University Esports Championship, the student accommodation provider will help enhance NSE’s offering throughout the year…
French esports organisation Gentle Mates has been crowned the champion of the Rocket league Championship Series (RLCS) Boston Major. The team secured the lion’s share of its $354,000 (~£262,000) prize pool, alongside RLCS circuit ranking points, after defeating fellow French organisation Team…
Team Vitality has won its second Tier 1 Counter-Strike 2 tournament of 2026, sweeping aside BLAST Bounty Season 1 champion Parivision 3-0 in the Grand Final. The result marks the French esports organisation’s eleventh Tier 1 victory over the past 12 months, cementing the international roster’s…
Mexican esports organisation LYON has officially released Canadian player Frankie ‘Zamudo‘ Lin following persistent visa issues. Zamudo was supposed to be the starting top laner for LYON for its 2026 LCS season, but the player has been unable to play with the rest of the team due to complications…
Brazilian esports organisation LOUD has announced that its League of Legends midlaner, Jean Carlo ‘Mago’ Dias, will no longer compete for the team following what it described as ‘internal conflicts’ with the coaching staff. According to the organisation’s statement, translated into English, Mago…
The Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) has announced a partnership with French tyre manufacturer Michelin. As a result of the deal, the manufacturer’s branding will appear within the car football title and across esports broadcasts taking place throughout the 2026 season. The collaboration…
Esports tournament organiser BLAST has revealed the opening matches taking place across the first two days of BLAST Open Rotterdam. The first eight matches are headlined by MOUZ facing off against The MongolZ on March 19th. Announced on February 19th, the first eight series feature some of the…
