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2XKO announces 2026 esports calendar

Image Credit: Riot Games Following 2XKO’s launch on console earlier this month, Riot Games has unveiled the entire 2026 esports roadmap for the FGC title. The competitive circuit, also known as the 2XKO Competitive Series, will include five major events and 15 Challenger tournaments, all sponsored by Riot and in partnership with community organisers. After … Continued The post 2XKO announces 2026 esports calendar appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.01.2026 12:14 Uhr

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Rocket League commemorates esports champions with RLCS in-game banners

Image credit: Rocket League Esports Rocket League has unveiled a set of in-game banners celebrating the winners of Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) tournaments. Banners commemorating the winners from the 2025 season arrived to the car football title on January 22nd, 2026, as part of the v2.64 update. Arriving to the Champions Field pitch, banners … Continued The post Rocket League commemorates esports champions with RLCS in-game banners appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.01.2026 11:52 Uhr

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Call of Duty Warzone unveils $1.2m Resurgence Series

Image credit: Activision Activision has unveiled a new esports circuit for its free-to-play battle royale title Call of Duty: Warzone. The Call of Duty: Warzone Resurgence Series will take place from February to July, with $1.2m (~£888,630) in prize money up for grabs across three LAN events. Beginning on February 9th, 2026, online qualifiers for … Continued The post Call of Duty Warzone unveils $1.2m Resurgence Series appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.01.2026 11:24 Uhr

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KSA targets wider network behind illegal gambling

Image Credit: Jan van der Wolf The 2026 enforcement strategy of the Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) will now include companies that assist unlicensed gambling sites in reaching Dutch players. The KSA stated that it plans to increase oversight of the ‘entire ecosystem’ surrounding illicit gambling, including important business partners and technical suppliers, in its … Continued The post KSA targets wider network behind illegal gambling appeared first on Espor

Esports Insider 23.01.2026 10:57 Uhr

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British Esports outlines Esports Nations Cup bid

Image credit: British Esports National esports body British Esports has revealed plans to secure National Team Partner status for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup. The body, alongside several notable stakeholders from esports and traditional sport, aims to field a national team at the upcoming multinational event taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Stakeholders supporting the … Continued The post British Esports outlines Esports Nations Cup bid appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 18:22 Uhr

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League of Legends: Best Evelynn skins in 2026

Evelynn is a Jungler and assassin in League of Legends / Image credit: Riot Games and League of Legends Evelynn is a character who has been in League of Legends since it was released back in 2009.  At the time of writing, Evelynn has 16 skins, including her original skin.  Most of Evelynn’s skins can … Continued The post League of Legends: Best Evelynn skins in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 18:06 Uhr

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ESL FACEIT Group names CHEXX as betting partner

Image credit: ESL FACEIT Group ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has announced a partnership with online casino and sports betting platform CHEXX. As a result of the deal, the platform will become EFG’s official betting partner for its Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 esports tournaments taking place throughout 2026. The collaboration marks CHEXX’s first foray into … Continued The post ESL FACEIT Group names CHEXX as betting partner appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 17:59 Uhr

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Will Fortnite ever die? Probably not anytime soon

South Park outfits in Fortnite / Image credit: Fortnite Fortnite is one of the most popular multiplayer games in history, though many gamers believe that it’s beginning to lose its popularity. Despite launching over eight years ago, Fortnite: Battle Royale still has a massive player count day to day in 2026. The constant events and … Continued The post Will Fortnite ever die? Probably not anytime soon appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 17:37 Uhr

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Best VALORANT team comps in Season V26, Act One

Image credit: Riot Games In this gunplay-focused meta, well-rounded, map-specific team compositions and coordination are key to winning ranked games. Reduced utility makes each ability more impactful, rewarding comps that layer information, suppression, and smokes effectively.  Maps like Abyss, Corrode, and Pearl favor fast-paced approaches, while structured control and utility dominate Bind, Split, and Haven. … Continued The post Best VALORANT team comps in Season V26, Act One appear

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 16:59 Uhr

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“I believe in everyone on the team”: Gentle Mates’ marteen at VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026

Image credit: Riot Games (ESI Illustration) After two years under the Karmine Corp (KC) banner, VALORANT athlete Martin ‘marteen’ Pátek joined Gentle Mates for the 2026 VCT season. Despite Gentle Mates being relegated to Challengers following a disappointing 2025 season, the removal of KOI from VCT EMEA has given the organisation a second chance in … Continued The post “I believe in everyone on the team”: Gentle Mates’ marteen at VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 16:05 Uhr

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ESL confirms CS2 Pro Tour matches will use latest patch

Image credit: ESL Esports tournament organiser ESL has announced that all future matches of the ESL Pro Tour will use the latest Counter-Strike 2 patch released on January 21st, 2026. Starting with the remaining matches of the IEM Rio 2026 Global Qualifier, all future online and LAN tournaments forming part of the CS2 circuit will … Continued The post ESL confirms CS2 Pro Tour matches will use latest patch appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 15:39 Uhr

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Supergaming and LOUD parent company launch mobile battle royale game Prime Rush

Image Credit: SuperGaming Indian game developer SuperGaming has announced an early access launch of its new mobile battle royale game, Prime Rush, in partnership with Spacecaps, the parent company of Brazilian esports team LOUD. The game will be initially launched in Brazil, followed by a wider release in Latin America. Registration is open in Brazil, … Continued The post Supergaming and LOUD parent company launch mobile battle royale game Prime Rush appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 15:02 Uhr

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Alliance signs MaiL09 to CS2 roster on season-long loan

Image credit: Alliance European esports organisation Alliance has signed Liam ‘MaiL09‘ Tügel to its Counter-Strike 2 roster on a season-long loan from Metizport. The 16-year-old Swedish rifler will debut for the organisation at the first United 21 x Esplay Challenge taking place from January 23rd to 25th, 2026. Announced on January 22nd, MaiL09 joins Alliance … Continued The post Alliance signs MaiL09 to CS2 roster on season-long loan appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 14:46 Uhr

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Arc Raiders’ success means upcoming roadmap needs dual PvP, PvE focus

Whatever’s down the road, PvP and PvE are both needed / Image credit: Embark Arc Raiders is now effectively a PvP and PvE game, based on how you play and how hostile you are.  The game’s duality is part of the reason for ongoing success and high player numbers.    Arc Raiders’ future roadmaps will need … Continued The post Arc Raiders’ success means upcoming roadmap needs dual PvP, PvE focus appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 14:14 Uhr

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Blacklyte and Fnatic announce co-branded gaming chair

Image Credit: BlackLyte Gaming furniture company Blacklyte has announced its latest partnership with UK-based esports team Fnatic. The two brands have come together to unveil an all-new, exclusive, co-branded Athena Pro gaming chair, which features the esports team’s iconic orange and black colours. The gaming chair is now available for purchase on Blacklyte’s website, and … Continued The post Blacklyte and Fnatic announce co-branded gaming chair appeared first on Esports Insid

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 13:33 Uhr

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OG’s legacy continues: A deep dive into Monkey Business and what it will bring to Dota 2 in 2026

Image credit: Valve Monkey Business featured young, hungry players in its first iteration in 2015, which later became the foundation for OG. Monkey Business brings a new identity to modern Dota 2 with its off-meta playstyle and return to the game’s creative roots. The former OG players blend well with the new blood and have … Continued The post OG’s legacy continues: A deep dive into Monkey Business and what it will bring to Dota 2 in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 13:32 Uhr

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Team Falcons expands into Trackmania with CarlJr signing

Image credit: Team Falcons Saudi Arabian esports organisation Team Falcons has announced its expansion into arcade racing title Trackmania. The organisation has signed Carl-Antoni ‘CarlJr‘ Cloutier as the first player of its roster, with the competitor set to compete in high-profile tournaments across the world. Unveiled on January 21st, 2026, CarlJr is widely regarded as … Continued The post Team Falcons expands into Trackmania with CarlJr signing appeared first on Esports Ins

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 13:19 Uhr

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Tencent Esports announce 10-year deal with Olympic Council of Asia

Image credit: Tencent Esports Tencent Esports has announced a ten-year strategic partnership with the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). As a result of the deal, the esports branch of the tech conglomerate becomes the official esports technology partner of the OCA. According to a release, the partnership aims to ‘propel the integration of esports and … Continued The post Tencent Esports announce 10-year deal with Olympic Council of Asia appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 13:14 Uhr

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Fnatic and BC.GAME crash out of IEM Rio 2026 qualifiers

Image credit: PGL Fnatic and BC.GAME have failed to qualify for IEM Rio 2026 following early eliminations in the online global qualifiers. The pair lost decisive matches in the 16-team closed qualifier, which is taking place from January 21st to 23rd, 2026. Disappointment For Fnatic Following a first-round exit from the BLAST Bounty Season 1 … Continued The post Fnatic and BC.GAME crash out of IEM Rio 2026 qualifiers appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 11:45 Uhr

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CS2 update brings sweeping Anubis changes and MP7 buff

Image credit: Valve Valve has launched its latest Counter-Strike 2 update, introducing a wealth of changes to Anubis, which recently returned to the Active Duty map pool for Premier Season Four. In addition to significant layout changes, the update has also applied damage buffs to the MP7 and MP5-SD submachine guns. Applied on January 21st, … Continued The post CS2 update brings sweeping Anubis changes and MP7 buff appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 11:29 Uhr

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Team Liquid migrates content archive to Walrus Foundation

Image Credit: Team Liquid Esports organisation Team Liquid has migrated more than 250TB of its historical content to the Walrus Foundation, according to a company announcement. The move sees Team Liquid transfer recent years’ match footage, behind-the-scenes clips, photography and legacy media to a new storage platform, with the organisation stating that the migration was … Continued The post Team Liquid migrates content archive to Walrus Foundation appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 02:08 Uhr

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“I know the team is prepared”: NAVI’s Head Coach ANGE1 at VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026

Image credit: Riot Games (ESI Illustration) Kyrylo ‘ANGE1’ Karasov is a true esports veteran, carrying nearly 20 years of competitive experience in Counter-Strike and VALORANT. Following a three-year tenure as NAVI’s in-game leader (IGL),  ANGE1 announced his retirement in late 2025. But rather than enjoying a well-deserved break from competition, the VALORANT legend has returned … Continued The post “I know the team is prepared”: NAVI’s Head Coach ANGE1 at VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026

Esports Insider 21.01.2026 20:24 Uhr

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How will League of Legends Patch 26.2 affect the esports scene?

Image Credit: Riot Games Riot Games is bringing forth several champion buffs and nerfs in the latest League of Legends Patch 26.2 update. Two weeks after the start of the new season, the League of Legends developer is looking to tune down some of the best-performing champions in pro play and solo queue, while buffing … Continued The post How will League of Legends Patch 26.2 affect the esports scene? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 21.01.2026 20:00 Uhr

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Rainbow Six launches 2026 Challenger Series

Image credit: Ubisoft Ubisoft has launched its second tier of competition for the 2026 Rainbow Six Siege X esports scene. The Challenger Series provides amateur teams with a platform to earn qualification for the FPS title’s regional leagues. Open to teams of all skill levels, teams from across the world can register for open qualifiers … Continued The post Rainbow Six launches 2026 Challenger Series appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 21.01.2026 18:56 Uhr

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