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VALORANT Season 2026 ACT 1 introduces creator-led Alpha vs Omega Challenge

Image credit: Riot Games VALORANT has introduced a creator-led Alpha vs Omega Challenge to celebrate its Season 2026 ACT 1 kickoff. Alongside 130 EMEA creators and on-air talent, players can compete within Alpha or Omega factions to unlock digital and physical rewards. To join the challenge, players must first choose a faction, Alpha or Omega, … Continued The post VALORANT Season 2026 ACT 1 introduces creator-led Alpha vs Omega Challenge appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 07.01.2026 12:58 Uhr

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1047 Games addresses Steam Chart player count for Splitgate: Arena Reloaded

Image credit: 1047 Games 1047 Games has responded to discussions online surrounding Splitgate: Arena Reloaded and the player counts displayed on the data platform Steam Charts. The portal arena shooter relaunched on December 17th, 2025, to a peak of nearly 2,300 concurrent players, though the developer shared in a statement that it doesn’t ‘show the … Continued The post 1047 Games addresses Steam Chart player count for Splitgate: Arena Reloaded appeared first on Esports Insider

Esports Insider 07.01.2026 12:46 Uhr

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ESL reveals IEM Kraków 2026 team invites

Image credit: Helena Kristiansson, ESL ESL has unveiled the participants for IEM Kraków 2026 following the release of January’s Valve Regional Standings (VRS). All of the top 24 teams from the global standings have accepted an invitation to the first IEM event of the 2026 Counter-Strike 2 season. The team list sees the return of … Continued The post ESL reveals IEM Kraków 2026 team invites appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 07.01.2026 12:41 Uhr

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100 Thieves partners with Crazy Raccoon for ALGS Championship

Image credit: 100 Thieves, Crazy Raccoon North American organisation 100 Thieves has partnered with Japanese organisation Crazy Raccoon for the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 5 Championship. The team, comprised of 100 Thieves’ players, will compete as Crazy Thieves at the crowning event in Sapporo, Japan, beginning its run in the Group Stage on … Continued The post 100 Thieves partners with Crazy Raccoon for ALGS Championship appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 07.01.2026 11:37 Uhr

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VALORANT releases 2026 VCT team capsules

Image credit: Riot Games Riot Games has unveiled the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Team Capsules ahead of the new esports season. All partner teams competing in VCT EMEA, VCT Americas, VCT Pacific, and VCT China have received a new capsule including a variety of in-game items for players to purchase. Revealed on January 6th, … Continued The post VALORANT releases 2026 VCT team capsules appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 07.01.2026 11:32 Uhr

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Honor of Kings Invitational Season 4 invites revealed

Image Credit: HoK Esports Level Infinite, the developer of mobile MOBA game Honor of Kings (HoK), has unveiled the eight invited teams that will take part in the Honor of Kings Invitational (KIS) Season 4. Taking place at the GBK Basketball Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia, from January 31st to February 8th, the competition will see … Continued The post Honor of Kings Invitational Season 4 invites revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 07.01.2026 11:12 Uhr

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GG.BET begins planned closure of UK platform

Image Credit: GG.Bet In July 2023, GGBET.co.uk made its debut in the UK market after Rednines Gaming Ltd. obtained the rights to use the esports and sports betting company’s trademark. However, as part of a planned platform closure, GG.BET is preparing to cease operations under its UK Gambling Commission license. In order to guarantee that … Continued The post GG.BET begins planned closure of UK platform appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 07.01.2026 10:21 Uhr

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Team Liquid drops FGC roster, says farewell to Nephew and Shadow

Image Credit: UFA Team Liquid has announced that it’s ‘stepping away from the fighting game ring,’ letting go of Alan ‘Nephew’ Sun and Marquis ‘Shadow’ Jordan. “Shadow and Nephew played their hearts out over the last year and reached brand new heights,” Team Liquid stated on X. “Thank you so much to the Tekken and Street Fighter communities, and please … Continued The post Team Liquid drops FGC roster, says farewell to Nephew and

Esports Insider 07.01.2026 03:48 Uhr

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Razer goes all-in on AI for CES 2026 product showcase

Image credit: Razer Gaming peripheral brand Razer has unveiled a variety of AI-driven technologies that will be featured at the CES 2026 product showcase. Razer revealed more information surrounding the AI assistant Project AVA, gaming tech such as the Wolverine V3 Bluetooth, the Razer AIKit developer tool and more. Razer’s line-up will be showcased at … Continued The post Razer goes all-in on AI for CES 2026 product showcase appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 23:49 Uhr

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100 Thieves finalises CS2 roster with dev1ce signing

Image Credit: 100 Thieves 100 Thieves Roobet has announced the signing of Nicolai ‘dev1ce’ Reedtz, completing its Counter-Strike roster ahead of the upcoming competitive calendar. The Danish AWPer joins after more than eight years of cumulative time with Astralis. It’s an announcement that came as no surprise to many fans, given his recent exit from … Continued The post 100 Thieves finalises CS2 roster with dev1ce signing appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 23:39 Uhr

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ENCE confirms F1KU and kRaSnaL signings to complete Counter-Strike 2 roster for 2026

Image Credit: ENCE European esports organisation ENCE has announced the addition of Polish players Maciej ‘F1KU’ Miklas and Szymon ‘kRaSnaL’ Mrozek, finalising its Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) roster ahead of the 2026 season. The signings were confirmed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) and in a statement published on the organisation’s website. The changes follow … Continued The post ENCE confirms F1KU and kRaSnaL signings to complete Counter-Strike 2 roster for 2026 appeared first on Esports I

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 23:15 Uhr

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VALORANT unveils Breeze rework and new pistol in Patch 12.00

Image credit: Riot Games VALORANT has revealed a massive Breeze rework as well as the new Bandit pistol as part of the game’s latest Patch 12.00. Kicking off the VALORANT Season 2026, the new patch also features significant agent changes, adjustments to Corrode and Haven and a new 5v5 game mode. Promising Breeze Rework As … Continued The post VALORANT unveils Breeze rework and new pistol in Patch 12.00 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 23:06 Uhr

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SlasheR retires from Call of Duty esports

Image Credit: Carolina Royal Ravens Austin Liddicoat, better known as Austin ‘SlasheR’ Liddicoat, has announced his retirement from competitive Call of Duty esports, bringing an end to a career that spanned more than a decade of play. The American player shared the news in a post on X (formerly Twitter), explaining that the decision was … Continued The post SlasheR retires from Call of Duty esports appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 20:32 Uhr

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IndyCar Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series returns for 2026 season

Image credit: iRacing iRacing has announced the return of the IndyCar Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series for the 2026 season. The sim racing competition will see 33 drivers compete for a share of a $50,000 (~£37,051) prize pool across eight rounds. The season features the top 12 drivers from the 2024’s championship, which includes Team Redline‘s … Continued The post IndyCar Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series returns for 2026 season appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 19:20 Uhr

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São Paulo, Busan and Madrid to host 2026 VCT Stage 2 finals weekends

Image Credits: Riot Games Riot Games has unveiled the host cities for the finals weekend of the 2026 VCT Stage 2 Playoffs across all International Leagues. According to the Season 26 dev update, the VCT Americas Stage 2 roadshow will head to São Paulo, Brazil, VCT Pacific will crown its Stage 2 champion in Busan, … Continued The post São Paulo, Busan and Madrid to host 2026 VCT Stage 2 finals weekends appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 18:59 Uhr

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G2 Esports joins forces with NORD to launch tier-two team

Image credit: G2 Esports G2 Esports has announceda partnership with NORD Esports to launch a new League of Legends team. The newly-formed G2 NORD will compete in the Prime League, the European Regional League (ERL) for DACH, to build a roster capable of contending at the top of the table and achieving strong results at … Continued The post G2 Esports joins forces with NORD to launch tier-two team appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 18:22 Uhr

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Esports stakeholders predict the state of the industry in 2026

Image credit: Riot Games, Joao Ferreira 2026 is set to be an exciting year for the esports industry, especially from a competitive standpoint. With major ecosystem changes for Counter-Strike and League of Legends implemented last year, these ecosystems now look primed to grow in 2026. The LCS and CBLOL are back, and IEM Cologne will … Continued The post Esports stakeholders predict the state of the industry in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 17:44 Uhr

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Team Zone and Boostgate Esports qualify for M7 World Championship Swiss Stage

Image Credits: Moonton Games Team Zone and Boostgate Esports have qualified for the M7 World Championship Swiss Stage after walking out victorious in the Wildcard Stage.   The two teams defeated Guangzhou Gaming and Virtus.pro 3-2, respectively, setting up Swiss Stage clashes against Yangon Galacticos and ONIC. Entering M7 as Mongolia’s National Championship 2025 winner, Team … Continued The post Team Zone and Boostgate Esports qualify for M7 World Championship Swiss Stage appeared f

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 17:28 Uhr

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Esports Nations Cup 2026 format and qualifier details revealed

Image credit: Esports World Cup Foundation The Esports World Cup Foundation has shared significant details on the format and qualifiers for its inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC). Taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in November, the event sees national teams taking to the stage to compete across a variety of titles. The inaugural edition of … Continued The post Esports Nations Cup 2026 format and qualifier details revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 16:06 Uhr

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Beşiktaş Esports leaves League of Legends

Image credit: Beşiktaş Esports Turkish organisation Beşiktaş Esports has announced that it is stepping away from the League of Legends competitive ecosystem. The brand leaves the esports scene after competing for a decade, citing sustainability issues as one of the reasons, according to a statement published online. In rough translation by Esports Insider, Beşiktaş Esports … Continued The post Beşiktaş Esports leaves League of Legends appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 15:45 Uhr

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Dota 2 power rankings: Best teams in 2026

Image credit: Valve The elite teams going into 2026 are Team Spirit and Tundra Esports, both of which have proven consistent over the last three years. The teams considered top title contenders are Team Falcons and Xtreme Gaming, both posing a challenge to the top brass. The outlier teams considered to be on the cusp … Continued The post Dota 2 power rankings: Best teams in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 15:40 Uhr

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CBLOL Cup 2026: Teams, format, players to watch

Image credit: Riot Games After a year-long hiatus to make way for the LTA, the Campeonato Brasileiro de League of Legends (CBLOL) returns, starting with the CBLOL Cup 2026. Kicking off the 2026 season, the CBLOL Cup will run from January 17th until February 28th, offering one slot at First Stand, the first international League … Continued The post CBLOL Cup 2026: Teams, format, players to watch appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 15:36 Uhr

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The Huns Esports signs controlez

Image credit: StarLadder Mongolian esports organisation The Huns Esports has signed Unudelger ‘controlez‘ Baasanjargal to its Counter-Strike 2 roster. The 28-year-old rifler joins following a two-month stint representing The MongolZ as a temporary stand-in. Unveiled on January 6th, 2026, controlez completes the all-Mongolian line-up, hoping to build on the region’s continued growth and success in … Continued The post The Huns Esports signs controlez appeared first on Espo

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 15:05 Uhr

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Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves was underrated in 2025 – Here are five ways it can improve this year

Image credit: KOF Studio Fatal Fury: City of Wolves, developed by KOF Studio, came out in April 2025. It’s the newest title in the fighting game series since 1999’s Garou: Mark of the Wolves. While there are roughly 17 characters to play as, random guest ones like footballer Cristiano Ronaldo have been divisive among fans. … Continued The post Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves was underrated in 2025 – Here are five ways it can improve this year appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 15:02 Uhr

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