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Dota 2 world champion AdmiralBulldog puts TI 2013 ring up for sale

Image credit: EPICENTER Former Dota 2 professional player Henrik ‘AdmiralBulldog‘ Per Karl Ahnberg has revealed that he has put his championship ring, earned from winning The International 2013, up for sale. The champion of Dota 2’s tentpole tournament listed the ring on eBay on January 3rd in order to generate some cash. Alliance emerged victorious … Continued The post Dota 2 world champion AdmiralBulldog puts TI 2013 ring up for sale appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 18:27 Uhr

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Bigetron by Vitality reveals 2026 Honor of Kings roster

Image credit: Bigetron by Vitality Indonesian esports organisation Bigetron by Vitality has revealed its new Honor of Kings roster for the 2026 season. Four new esports athletes will join Bigetron by Vitality’s current jungler Yong ‘ZhanQ‘ Zhan Quan, who has played with the team since August 2024. A new Head Coach will also represent the … Continued The post Bigetron by Vitality reveals 2026 Honor of Kings roster appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 17:40 Uhr

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Which teams qualified for Call of Duty Challengers Elite 1?

Image credit: Call of Duty League After an action-packed weekend of online qualifiers, the 12 teams competing in the first Call of Duty Challengers Elite of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 season have been decided. Taking place from January 7th to 22nd, the season’s opening Elite event will see the top amateur teams … Continued The post Which teams qualified for Call of Duty Challengers Elite 1? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 16:56 Uhr

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How Marvel Rivals can leverage Avengers: Doomsday in 2026

Image credit: Marvel Studios / NetEase Games Avengers: Doomsday is the next major crossover event in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, scheduled for release on December 18 later this year. The movie allegedly revolves around Dr Doom, a villain from the far future who is attempting to kidnap the children of established heroes to destroy multiple … Continued The post How Marvel Rivals can leverage Avengers: Doomsday in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 16:37 Uhr

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BLAST Rivals Season 2 is heading to Hong Kong

Image Credits: @BLASTPremier Esports tournament organiser BLAST has unveiled that its BLAST Rivals Season 2 event will take place in Hong Kong from November 8th to November 15th. After hosting BLAST Rivals Fall earlier in November, the CS2 competition will once again return to the country. The event will feature a total of eight teams … Continued The post BLAST Rivals Season 2 is heading to Hong Kong appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 15:40 Uhr

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LCK 2026 Season Opening teams revealed

Image Credits: Riot Games Riot Games has revealed the participating players for the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) 2026 Season Opening. Five teams comprising of top LoL professionals will compete on January 9th, starting from 6 PM KST / 9 AM GMT in Seoul, South Korea. The Season Opening is a celebratory exhibition event … Continued The post LCK 2026 Season Opening teams revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 15:09 Uhr

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FlyQuest signs story to its Counter-Strike 2 roster

Image credit: PGL North American esports organisation FlyQuest has signed João ‘story‘ Vieira to its Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) roster, completing the lineup. The move follows the organisation’s decision to move Iulian ‘⁠regali⁠’ Harjău to the bench after he joined the team in December 2024. The roster change follows a disappointing end to what initially appeared to be a … Continued The post FlyQuest signs story to its Counter-Strike 2 roster appear

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 14:19 Uhr

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LCP unveils full 2026 format ahead of Split 1

Image Credits: Riot Games Riot Games has unveiled the full schedule and a detailed format for the 2026 League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP) season, set to begin on January 16th. The introduction of Championship Points, along with the addition of a Swiss Stage are the main highlights of the latest season. LCP 2026 will … Continued The post LCP unveils full 2026 format ahead of Split 1 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 14:10 Uhr

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Rainbow Six Mobile is on the way – Here are 10 things it needs to succeed

Rainbow Six Mobile art featuring two teams / Image credit: Ubisoft Rainbow Six Mobile is a handheld version of Siege X, launching on iOS and Android devices on February 23, 2026. With a few new maps and the Bomb Rush mode, Rainbow Six Mobile will feature never-before-seen content for Siege fans to enjoy, along with … Continued The post Rainbow Six Mobile is on the way – Here are 10 things it needs to succeed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 13:38 Uhr

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BC.Game acquires SAW CS2 trio to complete roster

Image credit: BC.Game BC.Game has signed the SAW trio of Christopher ‘MUTiRiS‘ Fernandes, Antonia ‘aragornN Barbosa, and Adones ‘krazy‘ Nobre to complete its Counter-Strike 2 line-up for 2026. As a result of securing the trio, the esports organisation has secured a core of players that ranked 18th in December 2025’s Valve Regional Standings (VRS). Unveiled … Continued The post BC.Game acquires SAW CS2 trio to complete roster appeared first on Esports Ins

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 12:38 Uhr

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LPL Split 1 2026 unveils format changes and increased Championship Points

Image credit: Riot Games Riot Games has revealed more details surrounding China’s LPL Split 1, which is set to commence on January 15th, 2026. This year, the LPL has updated its Group Stage format, alongside introducing increased Championship Points rewards that will take effect when the competition starts. The tournament will feature 14 LPL teams … Continued The post LPL Split 1 2026 unveils format changes and increased Championship Points appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 12:30 Uhr

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ENVY exits Rainbow Six Siege esports

Image credit: ENVY North American esports organisation ENVY has announced its exit from the Rainbow Six Siege competitive scene. Through an official post on social media, the team confirmed that it will pause competitive operations and has officially parted ways with its entire roster. ENVY has dropped the roster right before the Last Chance Qualifier for the Six … Continued The post ENVY exits Rainbow Six Siege esports appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 12:04 Uhr

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MOONTON Games unveils MLBB Media Championship and M7 Media Awards

Image credit: MOONTON With Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s M7 World Championship underway, MOONTON has announced the MLBB Media Championship (MMC), a tournament for on-site media. Additionally, the developer has revealed the M7 Awards for Best Media, featuring three categories: Trendspotter Award, Best in Esports Business Journalism Award, and the Outstanding Feature Award. All three award … Continued The post MOONTON Games unveils MLBB Media Championship and M7 Media Awards appeared first on

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 11:34 Uhr

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NRG wins Fragadelphia Frag Miami 2 2026

Image credit: Fragadelphia NRG has won Fragadelphia’s Frag Miami 2 Counter-Strike 2 event, beginning the 2026 season on the front foot. The North American esports organisation defeated European side 9INE 3-1 in the first notable CS2 LAN event of the year. NRG’s Road To Victory Frag Miami 2 marked the debut of NRG’s new roster. … Continued The post NRG wins Fragadelphia Frag Miami 2 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 10:56 Uhr

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5 ways PUBG can stay relevant in 2026

Image credit: PUBG/Krafton Studios PUBG, developed by PUBG/Krafton Studios, maintains a peak of around 760,000 players on Steam, compared to 3,236,027 in January 2018. Last year saw numerous improvements, including bug fixes and the end of support for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles. PUBG still made its mark in the esports scene, with the … Continued The post 5 ways PUBG can stay relevant in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 04.01.2026 13:00 Uhr

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League of Legends: Warwick lore explained

Warwick default skin official artwork in League of Legends / Image credit: Riot Games Warwick is a tank/fighter champion from Zaun, best suited to the jungle and top lane. Warwick was formerly a gangster who was subject to torturous experimentation by Singed, the mad chemist. The experimentation led to Warwick losing his memory and becoming … Continued The post League of Legends: Warwick lore explained appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.01.2026 13:00 Uhr

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Pulsar to operate Pulsar eS independently, separating gaming and esports

Image credit: Pulsar Peripheral manufacturer Pulsar has announced that it will operate Pulsar eS, its esports-focused line-up of products, independently from the main gaming gear counterpart moving forward. The announcement comes with the launch of a new Pulsar eS social media account on X (Twitter), where the company promises to share content surrounding the new … Continued The post Pulsar to operate Pulsar eS independently, separating gaming and esports appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.01.2026 20:27 Uhr

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BIG parts ways with kyuubii

Image credit: ESL Berlin International Gaming (BIG) has announced it has parted ways with Counter-Strike 2 player Can ‘kyuubii‘ Ali following a 12-month stint competing across the organisation’s main and academy rosters. During his time on the main roster, the 20-year old competed in several Tier 1 events, including IEM Katowice 2025 and PGL Astana … Continued The post BIG parts ways with kyuubii appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.01.2026 18:51 Uhr

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Weibo Gaming win 2025 Honor of Kings Challenger Cup

Image credit: Level Infinite Chinese esports organisation Weibo Gaming has been crowned the champion of the Honor of Kings Challenger Cup. After defeating Rogue Warriors 5-0 in the Grand Finals, the team secured the lion’s share of the CNY ¥3,500,000 (~$500,250 / £370,730) prize pool. Weibo Gaming was one of 32 teams that competed in … Continued The post Weibo Gaming win 2025 Honor of Kings Challenger Cup appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.01.2026 18:29 Uhr

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PUBG Mobile reveals Promotion Match and Season Series

Image credit: KRAFTON PUBG Mobile has unveiled two new systems arriving in its in-game competitive playlists as part of the battle royale title’s v4.2 update. Known as the Season Series and the Promotion Match, these systems aim to offer players with long-term objectives and rewards to earn throughout each season. Revealed on January 2nd, Season … Continued The post PUBG Mobile reveals Promotion Match and Season Series appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.01.2026 17:52 Uhr

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M7 World Championship preview: format, schedule, teams to watch

Image Credits: Moonton After a year-long absence due to the 2025 SEA Games, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s crowning event, the M7 World Championship, is set to kick off on January 3rd. Running until January 25th, the seventh edition of the tournament will feature 22 of the best Mobile Legends: Bang Bang teams from across the … Continued The post M7 World Championship preview: format, schedule, teams to watch appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.01.2026 16:41 Uhr

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Call of Duty Zombies is getting stale, but what could come next?

Armoured character in Modern Warfare / Image credit: Call of Duty Call of Duty Zombies is a round-based experience that places a group of four players up against waves of increasingly powerful undead monsters. Every Black Ops game has had some sort of Zombies mode, as well as many other original titles in the Call … Continued The post Call of Duty Zombies is getting stale, but what could come next? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.01.2026 15:07 Uhr

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2026 Marvel Rivals PlayStation Cup opens registrations

Image credit: NetEase Games NetEase has announced that registrations are open for the 2026 Marvel Rivals PlayStation Cup. The PlayStation Cups are monthly open-bracket competitions exclusively available to PS4 and PS5 players, offering in-game rewards based on a team’s performance. The event will feature two splits, with the first running from January 1st to 17th … Continued The post 2026 Marvel Rivals PlayStation Cup opens registrations appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.01.2026 13:58 Uhr

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“I’m capable of more and ready to prove it:” CS2 player Qikert parts ways with MIBR

Image credit: PGL Counter-Strike 2 player Aleksei ‘Qikert‘ Golubev has announced his departure from MIBR following a three-month loan with the Brazilian esports organisation from PARIVISION. The IEM Rio Major winner joined the organisation in September 2025 as part of the team’s transition to an international roster for the remainder of the season. In an … Continued The post “I’m capable of more and ready to prove it:” CS2 player Qikert parts ways with M

Esports Insider 02.01.2026 13:52 Uhr

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