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NSE names Vita Student as headline partner

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, including more content and competitive opportunities. Since 2018, NSE has been a key … Continued The post NSE names Vita Student as headline partner appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.02.2026 18:34 Uhr

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“It’s a step too far”: Rocket League community reacts to teased boost timer update

Epic Games has revealed in an animation trailer that Rocket League Season 22 will arrive on March 11th, 2026, teasing that boost timers may be added in the upcoming update. The teaser trailer showcases a potential new UI element that indicates when a boost will respawn on the field, drawing mixed reactions from fans and … Continued The post “It’s a step too far”: Rocket League community reacts to teased boost timer update appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.02.2026 18:29 Uhr

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RLCS Boston Major becomes the most-watched Rocket League event

The 2026 RLCS Boston Major has become the most-watched Rocket League esports event in history, surpassing the previous record set by the 2022-23 World Championship. According to esports data platform Esports Charts, the tournament hit a peak viewership of over 600,000 and an average of 270k viewers.  This is also the first time a Rocket … Continued The post RLCS Boston Major becomes the most-watched Rocket League event appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.02.2026 18:12 Uhr

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IEM Cologne Major to include best-of-three series in Stage 3

Esports tournament organiser ESL has announced a significant update to its IEM Cologne Major 2026 format. For the first Counter-Strike Major of 2026, the third stage of the tournament will use best-of-three series for the first time in the history of Valve’s first-person shooter title. ESL revealed that the change aims to add a greater … Continued The post IEM Cologne Major to include best-of-three series in Stage 3 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.02.2026 16:56 Uhr

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“I’m a big hater”: Khabib Nurmagomedov shares views on gaming and esports

Former UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov has expressed concerns surrounding the potential impact of esports and gaming on young people. The former Lightweight Champion recently shared his thoughts about the industry with former F1 Esports driver Cem Bölükbaşı. During the conversation, Nurmagomedov spoke on the downsides of young people deciding to commit a large part of … Continued The post “I’m a big hater”: Khabib Nurmagomedov shares views on gaming and esports appeared f

Esports Insider 23.02.2026 15:28 Uhr

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Gigaverse launches GIGABIT to power rewards with fixed model

Gigaverse has launched GIGABIT, a new in-game currency created to unify trading and reward players across its ecosystem. The update, which was shared on the project’s official X account, marks the beginning of what the company describes as Gigaverse 1.0. According to the announcement, GIGABIT operates on a fixed exchange model designed to limit the … Continued The post Gigaverse launches GIGABIT to power rewards with fixed model appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.02.2026 15:21 Uhr

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Apex Legends pro Effect leaves Alliance to join Aurora Gaming

Professional esports player Miron ‘Effect‘ Novikov has joined Aurora Gaming’s Apex Legends roster after a transfer agreement was reached with his former organisation, Alliance. Effect will represent Aurora Gaming in upcoming Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 6 events, joining former world champion Filipe ‘Hiarka‘ Morgado and returning player Svyatoslav ‘ojrein‘ Korochinsky. It has become … Continued The post Apex Legends pro Effect leaves Alli

Esports Insider 23.02.2026 14:40 Uhr

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Cluj-Napoca Mayor announces three-year PGL event partnership

Emil Boc, the Major of Cluj-Napoca, has announced that the Romanian city will host PGL esports events for the next three years. The partnership with the esports tournament organiser extends the initial collaboration between the two parties, which began in 2025. Announced through an Instagram post on February 22nd, the Mayor revealed that Cluj-Napoca will … Continued The post Cluj-Napoca Mayor announces three-year PGL event partnership appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.02.2026 13:41 Uhr

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NRG brawk manged latest ASUS ROG ambassador

Republic of Gamers (ROG), the gaming sub-brand of ASUS, has named VALORANT professional player Brock ‘brawk‘ Somerhalder as its latest ambassador. Announced through a post on social media, the 2025 VALORANT Champions MVP will utilise ROG Ace, the brand’s esports-focused gear collection. Specifics around his ambassadorship, such as duration and deliverables, were not disclosed. For … Continued The post NRG brawk manged latest ASUS ROG ambassador appeared first on Esports I

Esports Insider 23.02.2026 13:27 Uhr

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VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 drops: all rewards and how to get them

With VCT heading to Santiago for the first VALORANT Masters tournament of 2026, fans will not only be able to enjoy peak action but also earn drops. Fans can grab exclusive rewards by tuning into the broadcast to complete certain tasks and the items will automatically be added to the platform’s inventory. The drops for … Continued The post VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 drops: all rewards and how to get them appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.02.2026 13:11 Uhr

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Sentinels removes Kaplan amid roster conflicts, Ewok steps in as head coach

Sentinels has announced the departure of its head coach Adam ‘kaplan’ Kaplan following the organisation’s winless run at 2026 VCT Kickoff Americas. The move was made due to conflicts over his roster decisions for this season. As a result, he will be replaced with Martin ‘Ewok’ van der Walt ahead of Stage 1.  Moreover, Amine … Continued The post Sentinels removes Kaplan amid roster conflicts, Ewok steps in as head coach appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.02.2026 12:37 Uhr

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PUBG unveils details on regional competitive refresh

Game publisher KRAFTON has revealed major details for its regional competitive refresh for PUBG esports in the 2026 season. The new path-to-pro structure will see a new hybrid model for the PUBG EMEA Championship (PEC) and the PUBG Americas Series (PAS), expanding the number of match days and making it accessible to all types of … Continued The post PUBG unveils details on regional competitive refresh appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.02.2026 12:12 Uhr

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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 Vitality 4-2 in the Grand Finals. Gentle Mates was among a stacked 16-team … Continued The post Gentle Mates crowned RLCS Boston Major champion appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.02.2026 11:48 Uhr

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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 place as one of the greatest Counter-Strike teams of … Continued The post Team Vitality sweeps Parivision to win PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.02.2026 11:41 Uhr

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Bulgaria gambling industry opposes plan to raise minimum age to 21

Bulgaria’s gambling sector has come out against a new proposal that would raise the legal gambling age from 18 to 21. The draft bill, submitted by populist party There Is Such a People (ITN), would ban anyone under 21 from gambling and classify 18- to 20-year-olds as ‘vulnerable persons’ under the Gambling Act. The changes … Continued The post Bulgaria gambling industry opposes plan to raise minimum age to 21 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.02.2026 11:05 Uhr

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Moku’s AI fantasy league kicks off Grand Arena Season One with $1m in prizes

Web3 development studio Moku has officially launched Season One of Grand Arena, introducing a 24/7 AI-powered fantasy gaming league. The announcement, shared on Moku’s X account, reveals a $1m (~£740,000) prize pool for players competing in daily and weekly contests featuring autonomous AI Mokis.  According to Moku, Season One runs through mid-May 2026, with players … Continued The post Moku’s AI fantasy league kicks off Grand Arena Season One with $1m in prizes appeared first on Esports I

Esports Insider 23.02.2026 10:59 Uhr

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Five players to look out for at VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026

VALORANT Masters Santiago, the first global VCT event of the year, kicks off next week and is looking to be one of the most difficult tournaments to predict in VCT history. The 12 teams, all of which have qualified through dramatic Kickoff events, will be looking to claim as much of the $1m (~£742,000) total … Continued The post Five players to look out for at VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 21.02.2026 14:00 Uhr

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Korean lawmaker proposes bill to extend tax incentives for regional esports tournaments

South Korean lawmaker Kim Seung-soo has introduced an amendment to extend tax incentives for companies hosting professional esports tournaments outside the Seoul metropolitan area. According to local reports, Kim — a member of the People Power Party — proposed a partial revision to the Restriction of Special Taxation Act on February 20th. The amendment seeks … Continued The post Korean lawmaker proposes bill to extend tax incentives for regional esports tournaments appeared first on Esport

Esports Insider 21.02.2026 01:00 Uhr

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Blacklyte named sponsor of RLCS 2026 Boston Major

Blacklyte has been announced as the exclusive desk and chair sponsor of the RLCS 2026: Boston Major, the latest commercial partner to join Rocket League’s premier competitive circuit. According to a release, the partnership will feature Blacklyte’s furniture prominently onstage throughout the event, which takes place from February 19th–22nd at the Agganis Arena in Boston, … Continued The post Blacklyte named sponsor of RLCS 2026 Boston Major appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 21.02.2026 00:57 Uhr

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Embark Studios pauses The Finals esports efforts following conduct concerns

Embark Studios has temporarily paused its outbound esports efforts for The Finals following community concerns about player conduct. According to the announcement shared via Discord, the developer stated it had reviewed the concerns ‘carefully, including with external legal counsel,’ and was confident that its decisions and actions were ‘appropriate and within the scope of our … Continued The post Embark Studios pauses The Finals esports efforts following conduct concerns

Esports Insider 21.02.2026 00:53 Uhr

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FC Online named an official event at Korea’s National Youth Sports Festival

Esports has been included as an official medal event at Korea’s 55th National Youth Sports Festival. According to a release from the Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA), the competition will take place from May 23rd to 24th at the Busan Esports Stadium. FC Online has been selected as the sole title. The decision marks esports’ first … Continued The post FC Online named an official event at Korea’s National Youth Sports Festival appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 21.02.2026 00:48 Uhr

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KESPA highlights the economic power of esports events in South Korea

The Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA) has published a study on the ‘Expansion of Economic Effects and Tax Benefits of E-Sports Competitions’ in South Korea. Conducted last year and published today, the study aimed to highlight the economic impact of key esports events held in the country over the past years. Moreover, it highlights the goal … Continued The post KESPA highlights the economic power of esports events in South Korea appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 20.02.2026 18:23 Uhr

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Immutable Gamers Race for Bigger $60K Weekly Rewards After Dynamic Tier Upgrade

Cryptocurrency company Immutable has announced a major upgrade to its $60,000 Weekly Rewards programme, introducing a new dynamic tier system designed to reward consistent player activity. The update was revealed on the company’s official X account, where Immutable described it as a new era for engagement across its gaming ecosystem. Players must now focus on … Continued The post Immutable Gamers Race for Bigger $60K Weekly Rewards After Dynamic Tier Upgrade appeared first on Esports Insid

Esports Insider 20.02.2026 18:15 Uhr

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VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 preview: format, schedule, teams, and more

With the conclusion of VCT Kickoff, top teams across all four regions are now gearing up for the first international VCT event of 2026, VALORANT Masters Santiago. The event will feature a total of 12 teams competing for the trophy over the course of two weeks. In addition to this, crucial VCT Championship Points will … Continued The post VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 preview: format, schedule, teams, and more appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 20.02.2026 16:54 Uhr

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