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Esports Industry
March 4, 2026

White House Debate Tencent Ownership of Fortnite and League of Legends Devs

US officials are reviewing Tencent’s investments in Riot Games, Epic Games, and other developers over potential national security concerns.
LoL Esports
March 3, 2026

Riot Games Confirms Only One New Champion for 2026 Amid League Next Development

Riot Games confirmed League of Legends will get only one new champion in 2026, alongside two big reworks of current champions.
Casino
March 3, 2026

Danish Esports Team Astralis Names Stake As New Betting Partner

Danish esports organization Astralis has announced it has signed a deal with online casino Stake as its new betting partner. 
LoL Esports
March 3, 2026

League of Legends First Stand 2026: Schedule, Format, Teams, More

Here's everything you need to know about League of Legends' First Stand event in 2026 including the teams taking part, Twitch rewards & more.
LoL Esports
March 2, 2026

League of Legends Dev Update Reveals Shyvana Rework, Ranked changes, and First Stand 2026 Details

Riot Games released a new Dev Update covering League of Legends gameplay balance, more ranked changes, and details on First Stand.
Valorant
March 2, 2026

Valorant Masters Santiago Swiss Draw Redone As Boss Admits “Mistaken” Live Draw

Valorant Masters Santiago had to re-draw the second round of Swiss Stage matchups following a mistake in the initial draw.
Pokémon
February 27, 2026

PokémonXP Marks New Festival-Style Event for Pokémon World Championships 2026

The Pokemon Company confirms PokemonXP, a new fan event running alongside the 2026 Pokemon World Championships in San Francisco.
LoL Esports
February 27, 2026

League of Legends EUW Gets Experimental Ranked Matchmaking Changes

Riot deploys experimental ranked matchmaking changes to EUW Solo/Duo, targeting autofill and secondary role balance in League of Legends.
Valorant
February 27, 2026

Valorant Masters Santiago Pick’Ems: Best Picks for Swiss Stage

Valorant Masters Santiago, the first Masters event of 2026, is finally here. Here are our top picks for your tournament Pick'Ems.
FIFA
February 26, 2026

Premier League Players Get EA FC 26 Ultimate Team Upgrades from Fantasy Points

Players in the Fantasy FC promo will receive upgrades based on real-world Fantasy Premier League performances.
Counter-Strike
February 26, 2026

New York Attorney General Sues Valve, Alleging Loot Boxes Are Illegal Gambling

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against Valve, claiming games like CS2 and Dota 2 promote gambling to minors. 
Gaming
February 26, 2026

Inside the Riftbound Qualifier in Bologna with the Top 8 players

The best Riftbound players in Europe break down their thoughts on the regional qualifiers in Bologna, Italy.
Esports News
February 25, 2026

Esports Among Lowest for Match-Fixing as Figures Decline

Sportradar reports a decline in esports match-fixing in 2025, with just 34 suspicious matches flagged. Here's how it compares to other sports.
LoL Esports
February 25, 2026

Support Meta, Self-Critique and Scrim Gods: Labrov on G2’s Road to the LEC Final

G2 sweep MKOI 3–0 to reach their 10th consecutive LEC Final in Spain, but Labrov says the team still has room to improve before next week.
Valorant
February 25, 2026

Valorant Agent 30 Teaser Revealed at Masters Santiago Trailer

Riot Games has teased Valorant's Agent 30 during Masters Santiago. Here's everything revealed and what it could mean for the meta.
Mobile Games
February 24, 2026

MLBB Introduces New Hero Marcel: Abilities and Release Details

Mobile Legends Bang Bang is gearing up to bring in new hero Marcel. Here's everything you need to know about his kit and release date.
Esports News
February 24, 2026

How UK Rule Change Could Affect Esports Teams With Gambling Sponsors

The UK will clamp down on gambling companies that are not licensed in the country from sponsoring sports teams – and could extend to esports.
LoL Esports
February 24, 2026

EMEA Masters May Become Direct Esports World Cup Qualifier Featuring LEC Teams

Reports suggest EMEA Masters could feature LEC teams as a direct Esports World Cup qualifier, reshaping Europe’s League of Legends ecosystem.
LoL Esports
February 23, 2026

2026 LEC Awards Explained: Finals MVP, Season MVP and Rookie Rules

Riot outlines the LEC 2026 awards format, including Finals MVP, Season MVP, All Pro teams and strict Rookie of the Year eligibility rules.
Esports News
February 23, 2026

Khabib Threatens To Break Esports Star’s Computer, Calling Gaming A Waste Of Life

UFC fighter Khabib has called out gaming as a "waste of life" and said he would smash his brother's computer if he was an esports star.
Esports News
February 20, 2026

Polymarket Team Member Accuses Kalshi of Inflating Esports Trading Volume

A Polymarket team member has accused rival prediction market platform Kalshi of vastly inflating its esports trading volumes.  In a now-deleted post on X, the user shampoo claimed Kalshi has…
LoL Esports
February 20, 2026

League of Legends Set for Esports Nations Cup 2026

League of Legends will be part of the Esports Nations Cup, a global national team competition taking place November 2–29 in Saudi Arabia, according to reports. The tournament marks a…
LoL Esports
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.
Apex Legends
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.
LoL Esports
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.
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