eSports

Ecstatic, a Danish esports team that competes in Counter-Strike 2, has announced the launch of a Gamban Discord Hub to support individuals suffering from gambling harm.  The team signed a sponsorship deal with Gamban, an online gambling blocking tool, last year. The Gamban Discord Hub aims to provide “a place…

With the conclusion of VCT China Kickoff 2026, All Gamers, XLG Esports and EDward Gaming (EDG) have qualified for VALORANT Masters Santiago. From February 28th to March 15th, the Chinese representatives will face eight yet-to-be-determined teams from EMEA, Americas and Pacific at the first international VCT event of the year...Read…

Esports tournament organiser BLAST has revealed the 12 Counter-Strike teams that have accepted invitations for the upcoming BLAST Open Rotterdam event. Taking place from March 27th to 29th at Rotterdam’s Ahoy Arena, the 12 teams join four that earned a place through regional qualifiers. Unveiled on February 9th...Read More

Krafton has published a detailed breakdown of its previously announced 2026 roadmap for PUBG esports, which brings more matches and increased prize pools to the battle royale competitive scene. From the PUBG Global Series (PGS) in March to the PUBG Global Championships (PGC) in December, here is everything fans can…

Krafton has unveiled a sweeping overhaul of the PUBG esports ecosystem for 2026, featuring a longer season, more global events, larger prize pools, and deeper in-game integration. The 2026 PUBG Esports season will run almost uninterrupted from March through December, marking a shift toward a true year-round calendar. Here are…

North American esports and lifestyle organisation 100 Thieves has announced a collaboration with actor Chris Hemsworth as part of a promotional campaign tied to the upcoming crime thriller Crime 101. The collaboration was revealed on February 6th via a post on X (formerly Twitter), where 100 Thieves jokingly welcomed Hemsworth…

In just a few weeks, Highguard has gained plenty of fans and detractors for various reasons. Developed by Wildlight Entertainment and free to play on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC since January 26, the 3v3 PvP free-to-play raid shooter has players become ‘wardens’ in order to loot and…

The 2026 edition of the EA Sports FC Pro World Championship will see players compete for a share of the event’s $1.5m (~£1.1m) prize pool. Taking place from July 22nd to 26th as part of the Esports World Cup, the season-ending event for the EA Sports FC esports circuit will…

Hard Rock Bet has announced the launch of new esports on its platform, adding eFootball through its partnership with SIS.  The betting platform owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida partnered with SIS last year, allowing users to gamble on its Head-to-Head Global Gaming League (H2HGGL) contests.  The H2HGGL product,…

The competitive era of 2XKO began with a splash at Frosty Faustings 2026, where Riot Games’ new fighting game posted over 40,000 peak concurrent viewers in its first major tournament. 2XKO launched on January 20, 2026, a unique 2v2 team fighting game from the developer of two of the biggest…