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February 19, 2026
NLC Responds to Payment Delay Accusations at Start of 2026 Season
The Northern League of Legends Championship has responded to accusations of missed payments to contractors as the 2026 season gets underway.
February 19, 2026
Apex Legends Joins Inaugural Esports Nations Cup Lineup
Apex Legends will feature at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup in Riyadh, with 40 national teams competing from November 26–29, 2026.
February 19, 2026
Former Los Ratones Players Hint at Korea Reunion After LEC Versus Exit
Crownie and Velja hint at a Korea bootcamp during MSI, raising questions about a potential Los Ratones reunion months after shutdown.
February 19, 2026
League Patch 26.4: Annie Buff, Ryze Ult Fix, Omnivamp Changes & More
League of Legends Patch 26.4 buffs Annie, fixes Ryze’s Realm Warp, and adds a new ping detection system ahead of First Stand.
February 18, 2026
Pokemon Boss Confirms “No Plans” To Make TCG Pocket a Competitive Esport Title
The Pokemon Company confirms Pokemon TCG Pocket has no plans to join the official esports circuit and will remain a side event.
February 18, 2026
Marvel Rivals Season 6.5 Adds Elsa Bloodstone & Launches Tournament Mode
Season 6.5 has arrived in Marvel Rivals, introducing new playable hero Elsa Bloodstone and the game’s first in-client tournament system.
February 18, 2026
Gekko Buffed in Valorant 12.03 Patch Notes
Riot Games has buffed Gekko in Valorant Patch 12.03, making Mosh Pit reclaimable and improving his mid-round flexibility.
February 17, 2026
Prediction Market Platform Forkast Partners With GRID As Esports Data Supplier
Prediction market platform Forkast announced on Monday that it has partnered with GRID, integrating esports data directly into markets.
February 17, 2026
ImperialHal Having “Most Fun in a Long Time” After Apex Legends Season 28 Update
ImperialHal has heaped praise on Apex Legends Season 28, calling the Octane changes the most fun he's had on the game "in a long time."
February 16, 2026
Polymarket User Generates $118,000 In A Month Of Esports Wagers
One Polymarket user has taken advantage of esports' growth on the platform, generating $118,000 in profit from wagers in just one month.
February 16, 2026
FaZe Clan Secure Back-to-Back Rainbow Six Invitational Championship Wins
FaZe Clan secure back-to-back Six Invitational titles, winning the 2026 Grand Final to cement their Siege dynasty.
February 16, 2026
Rainbow Six Siege Year 11 Roadmap: Solid Snake, Ranked Changes, R6 Mobile
Ubisoft reveals Rainbow Six Siege Year 11, adding Solid Snake, Ranked changes, R6 ShieldGuard anti-cheat, and a February mobile launch.
February 16, 2026
PUBG Added To Esports Nations Cup 2026 Lineup
PUBG: Battlegrounds will feature at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026 in Riyadh, with 24 national teams competing for the title.
February 13, 2026
Esports & Sports Betting Company Rivalry Scales Back Operations & Explores Sale
Rivalry has paused betting activity and cut staff as it evaluates strategic alternatives, including potential asset sales or restructuring.
February 13, 2026
DraftKings Q4 Results: Sports Betting Growth Leads To Company Profits
DraftKings reported its Q4 results on Thursday, highlighting revenue growth of 43%, largely due to record sports betting handles.
February 13, 2026
Black Ops 7 Dev Confirms Major Sniper Nerf Coming After CDL Ban Debacle
Black Ops 7 Ranked Play will remove sniper aim assist following CDL Major 1 controversy and a dramatic reversal on sniper bans.
February 12, 2026
Oddin.gg Expands Esports Betting Solutions By Securing Maryland License
Esports betting solutions provider Oddin.gg has secured a sports betting vendor license in the US state of Maryland.
February 12, 2026
Cloud9 Signs ex-Fortnite Pro to Call of Duty League Team
This ex Fortnite pro played his last FNCS tournament just 6 months ago – now, he's been signed to Cloud9's Call of Duty League team.
February 12, 2026
Caedrel Confirms Los Ratones to Shut Down After LEC Versus Disappointment
After failing to qualify for playoffs at LEC Versus, team founder Caedrel has officially confirmed that Los Ratones will be shutting down.
February 12, 2026
Riot Moves VCT EMEA Stage 2 Finals To Barcelona
Riot Games has confirmed the VCT EMEA Stage 2 Finals will take place at Barcelona’s Olímpic Arena from August 28–30.
February 12, 2026
Team Vitality Build Veteran Warzone Roster for Esports World Cup 2026
Team Vitality have rejoined Call of Duty: Warzone with a veteran trio as they target victory at the 2026 Esports World Cup.
February 11, 2026
LoL’s TheBaus Reveals He Quit Pro Play After Los Ratones Missed LEC Versus Playoffs
TheBaus has announced he is quitting professional League of Legends after Los Ratones' elimination from LEC Versus playoff contention.
February 11, 2026
Jynxzi Slams Supercell Over Clash Royale “Historic Year” Snub
Jynxzi has criticized Supercell after its Clash Royale “historic year” recap failed to credit creators for the game’s recent resurgence.
February 11, 2026
BLAST Announces Polymarket Partnership as Esports Prediction Markets Expand
BLAST has announced a new partnership with Polymarket, naming the platform its “Official Prediction Partner.”
February 11, 2026
Fortnite Adds New Anti-Cheat Systems from Call of Duty & Valorant
Fortnite developer Epic Games is introducing stricter anti-cheat requirements for PC players competing in tournaments.