Esports · 21 May 2026 · FR
Esports World Cup 2026 to Be Held in Paris, France
The Esports Foundation has announced that the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC) will be hosted in Paris, France, from July 6 through August 23. The event marks the first EWC
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Esports · 11 Apr 2026 · FR
“Patch 11.08 was a mistake”: VALORANT esports is losing its unique selling point
Following the conclusion of VALORANT Champions Paris in September last year, developer Riot Games dropped one of the most disruptive updates in the history of the game. Patch 11.08 significantly reduced agent utility in an effort to “strike a healthier balance between gunplay and abilities.” Seven…
Esports · 6 Mar 2026 · FR, KR
Team Vitality leaves StarCraft II esports
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 · 5 Mar 2026 · FR
Team Vitality signs 2024 French chess champion Jules Moussard
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…
Esports · 3 Mar 2026 · FR
LCS Lock-In 2026 saw peak viewership increase following rebranding
The League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) Lock-In tournament recorded an increase in peak viewership compared to last year, reaching 184,969 viewers during the grand final between Cloud9 and LYON. According to Esports Charts, average viewership stayed similar, with both splits stopping the…
Esports · 3 Mar 2026 · FR
Team Vitality tops March 2026 CS2 Valve Regional Standings
Team Vitality has topped the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) for March 2026 following its strong start to the Counter-Strike 2 season. The French esports organisation won IEM Krakow 2026 and PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 to return to the top of the global standings for the first time since August 2025…
Esports · 2 Mar 2026 · FR, MX
LYON crowned 2026 LCS Lock-In champion
Mexican esports organisation LYON pulled off an impressive lower bracket run to become the 2026 LCS Lock-In champions. After finishing only fifth at the end of the regular season, LYON took down all of the top teams, with jungler Kacper ‘Inspired‘ Słoma becoming the Finals MVP. As a result, it will…
Esports · 25 Feb 2026 · FR
3DMAX signs misutaaa to CS2 roster
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…
Esports · 23 Feb 2026 · FR
Team Vitality reaffirms commitment to sim racing
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…
Esports · 23 Feb 2026 · FR, US
Gentle Mates crowned RLCS Boston Major champion
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…
Esports · 23 Feb 2026 · FR
Team Vitality sweeps Parivision to win PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026
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…
Esports · 20 Feb 2026 · CA, FR, MX
LYON release Zamudo following visa issues
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…
Partnerships · 19 Feb 2026 · FR, US
Michelin becomes an official partner of the RLCS
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…
Partnerships · 17 Feb 2026 · FR
Team Vitality unveils partnership with E.Leclerc
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…
Esports · 17 Feb 2026 · FR
Counter-Strike player ZywOo becomes L’Équipe cover star
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…
Esports · 17 Feb 2026 · FR
3DMAX and paiN Gaming eliminated from PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026
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…
Partnerships · 16 Feb 2026 · FR
ZOWIE names CS2 player apEX as latest partner
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…
Esports · 16 Feb 2026 · BR, FR
FaZe Clan beats Team Secret to win Six Invitational 2026
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…
Esports · 11 Feb 2026 · FR
Team Vitality expands into CrossFire and PUBG
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…
Esports · 9 Feb 2026 · FR
Which teams have made it to the Six Invitational 2026 Playoffs?
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…