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LEC Versus 2026: teams, format and players to watch

Image credit: Riot Games The 2026 League of Legends season begins with a brand-new first-quarter tournament. LEC Versus replaces LEC Winter and features all ten partner teams in addition to two invited teams from the EMEA Regional Leagues. From the tournament format, schedule, and players to watch, Esports Insider breaks down everything there is to … Continued The post LEC Versus 2026: teams, format and players to watch appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 18:53 Uhr

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Which Dota 2 teams made it to DreamLeague Season 27 Playoffs?

Image credit: Valve, ESL Gaming DreamLeague Season 27’s Group Stage has concluded, and the final eight teams have been decided for the Playoffs. The remaining Dota 2 teams will compete for a spot in the Grand Finals, hoping to secure crucial ESL Pro Tour points and the lion’s share of a $1m (~£745,000) prize pool. … Continued The post Which Dota 2 teams made it to DreamLeague Season 27 Playoffs? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 18:18 Uhr

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Vietnam defeat Laos to take gold in SEA Games Arena of Valor women’s event

Image credit: SEA Games Vietnam has secured a gold medal in the SEA Games 2025 after a dominant performance in the Arena of Valor women’s event. The 33rd SEA Games, taking place right now in Thailand, features esports as a medal category for the fourth consecutive edition. Vietnam entered the women’s tournament as clear favourites … Continued The post Vietnam defeat Laos to take gold in SEA Games Arena of Valor women’s event appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 17:44 Uhr

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“I was kind of lucky”: How Fehmi Atalar won the Red Bull Tetris 2025 World Finals

Image Credits: Red Bull December 13th was a historic day in the history of Tetris as Fehmi Atalar from Turkey lifted the 2025 Red Bull Tetris World Final trophy in Dubai. With the Final taking place at the Dubai Frame, the esports event featured over 60 National Finalists from across the world, with Peru’s Leo … Continued The post “I was kind of lucky”: How Fehmi Atalar won the Red Bull Tetris 2025 World Finals appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 17:29 Uhr

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League of Legends pros: Who’s the best in each role?

Image credit: Riot Games We ranked this list of the best League of Legends players on individual accolades, team trophies, and consistency across 2025. The best players are debatable, with some roles having many players of comparable skill. Our best players per role are: Zeus (top), Choovy (mid), Tarzan (jungle), Ruler (ADC), and Keria (support). … Continued The post League of Legends pros: Who’s the best in each role? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 16:34 Uhr

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PGL partners with Secretlab for 2026 season

Image credit: PGL Esports tournament organiser PGL has partnered with gaming furniture manufacturer Secretlab for the 2026 season. As part of the deal, the manufacturer will provide on-stage and practice setups across all of PGL’s tournaments taking place over the next 12 months. Secretlab will provide a range of items that form its On-Stage Standard … Continued The post PGL partners with Secretlab for 2026 season appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 15:28 Uhr

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Aurora Gaming returns to Apex Legends esports

Image credit: Aurora Gaming Serbian esports organisation Aurora Gaming has announced its return to Apex Legends esports with the signing of the former NAVI roster. The trio of Jose ‘Uxako‘ Llosa, Filipe ‘Hiarka‘ Morgado, and Anton ‘Slab‘ Eklundh will represent the organisation at the upcoming Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Championship. Unveiled on December 15th, … Continued The post Aurora Gaming returns to Apex Legends esports appeared first on Espo

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 15:04 Uhr

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Dota 2 introduces new hero Largo in patch 7.40

Image credit: Valve Game developer Valve has announced its 127th Dota 2 hero, Largo the bard, which will be introduced in patch 7.40. The new update brings a variety of changes to the MOBA title, including item rotations, hero reworks, terrain adjustments and more. Largo Joins the Battle Image credit: Valve Largo’s debut is the … Continued The post Dota 2 introduces new hero Largo in patch 7.40 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 14:50 Uhr

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Every confirmed LPL roster for 2026

Image Credit: LPL/Riot Games China’s premier League of Legends competition, the LPL, is set to undergo a major restructuring in 2026. The reformatted competition follows a challenging 2025 campaign for China, with LPL representatives falling short at international events and failing to win the world championship for a fourth consecutive year. In response to these … Continued The post Every confirmed LPL roster for 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 14:34 Uhr

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Top 5 esports gifts for gamers: All budgets considered

Image credit: Corsair / SteelSeries / Razer / Logitech What do you get the gamer in your life? Or what do you get the friend or family member who really wants to improve their gaming setup, whether that’s for enjoyment, competitive ambitions, or because they desperately need an upgrade or replacement? Well, we’ve got some … Continued The post Top 5 esports gifts for gamers: All budgets considered appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 14:27 Uhr

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Five key takeaways from the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

Image credit: StarLadder Featuring 32 of the world’s best Counter-Strike 2 teams, the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 was one of the most competitive events for Valve’s first-person shooter title. With several teams in contention to lift the trophy, the season-ending event delivered plenty of surprises, along with powerhouse rosters cementing their place at the top. … Continued The post Five key takeaways from the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 14:22 Uhr

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CTBC Flying Oyster signs LPL champion Shad0w for 2026 season

Shad0w of Bilibili Gaming at the League of Legends Worlds 2025. Photo by Christina Oh/Riot Games CTBC Flying Oyster (CFO) has officially announced the signing of Zhao ‘Shad0w‘ Zhiqiang as its jungler for the 2026 LCP season. With expectations high after last year’s breakthrough performance, CTBC Flying Oyster is having to rebuild its roster, and … Continued The post CTBC Flying Oyster signs LPL champion Shad0w for 2026 season appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 13:09 Uhr

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Dota 2 pros: Who’s the best in each role?

Image credit: Dota 2 We based this list of best Dota 2 players on their prestige, the success of their 2025 trophy haul, and consistency. All the best in roles are subjective, with several names coming up for each role. Our top picks for each role are: Skiter (Carry), Nisha (Midlaner), 33 (Offlaner), Boxi (Soft … Continued The post Dota 2 pros: Who’s the best in each role? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 12:56 Uhr

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Everything to know about the PUBG Players Tour Masters Invitational

Image credit: Krafton Krafton has revealed more details for the PUBG Players Tour Masters Invitational, which is set to close out the 2025 PUBG esports season. 16 of the top teams from across the regions will compete from December 19th to 21st, 2025, at the PUBG Seongsu venue in Seoul, South Korea. Teams Competing in … Continued The post Everything to know about the PUBG Players Tour Masters Invitational appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 12:02 Uhr

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BETER adds Meridianbet to fast-betting partner network

Image Credit: BETER BETER and online sportsbook operator Meridianbet, a division of Golden Matrix Group, have announced a new partnership. As per the agreement, Meridianbet has incorporated BETER’s sports and esports offerings, such as its Setka Cup table tennis competitions and ESportsBattle series, into its sportsbook portfolio. With a significant presence in Eastern Europe and … Continued The post BETER adds Meridianbet to fast-betting partner network appeared first on Esports Ins

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 11:47 Uhr

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Vancouver Surge benches Halo world champion Lqgend after one month

Image credit: Microsoft Call of Duty League (CDL) franchise Vancouver Surge has moved Kaci ‘Lqgend‘ Sabri to the bench after two weeks of online qualifiers. The former Halo world champion joined the franchise in November following the conclusion of the 2025 Halo Championship Series (HCS) season. Announced on December 16th, 2025, the move follows a … Continued The post Vancouver Surge benches Halo world champion Lqgend after one month appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 11:32 Uhr

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Team BDS officially rebrands as Shifters

Team BDS has officially rebranded as Shifters, marking a new chapter for the company following recent leadership changes and a broader repositioning strategy. The rebrand was revealed in a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), featuring a new purple visual identity and messaging centred on transformation and collective energy. The announcement stated: “Every shift begins … Continued The post Team BDS officially rebrands as Shifters appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 00:43 Uhr

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Riot Games designer explains why new League of Legends champions often need major balance changes

On a recent stream, Nick ‘Endstep’ Frijia, Seasonal Game Designer on Riot Games’ Summoner’s Rift team, explained that modern League of Legends champion releases are more likely to receive significant post-launch adjustments because Riot is ‘taking more risks’ with new designs than it did in earlier seasons. Speaking about the trend of newer champions undergoing … Continued The post Riot Games designer explains why new League of Legends champions often need major balance changes

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 23:58 Uhr

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Mortal Kombat 1 balance patch incoming, but the FGC has no faith

Mortal Kombat 1, Kitana and Mileena in Steam screenshot / Image credit: NetherRealm Studios Mortal Kombat 1 is getting a balance patch soon but it may already be too late to keep the esports scene alive. Over the weekend, Mortal Kombat Co-Creator Ed Boon revealed that a balance patch is ‘incoming soon’ on X (formerly … Continued The post Mortal Kombat 1 balance patch incoming, but the FGC has no faith appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 20:36 Uhr

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OpTic Texas remains undefeated in CDL Major 1 2026 qualifiers

Image credit: Call of Duty League OpTic Texas remains the only Call of Duty League (CDL) franchise to be undefeated in the new season after two weeks of online qualifiers for Major 1. The defending champions beat Miami Heretics in a thrilling best-of-five series to secure its third win of the Call of Duty: Black … Continued The post OpTic Texas remains undefeated in CDL Major 1 2026 qualifiers appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 18:50 Uhr

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Fnatic announces Empryos signing for LEC 2026 roster

Image credit: Fnatic European esports organisation Fnatic has signed top laner Panagiotis ‘Empryos‘ Tantis ahead of the 2026 LEC season. The Greek top laner joins following an eleven-month stint competing under the Gentle Mates banner in the tier-two ecosystem. Announced on December 15th, 2025, Empryos will reportedly be reunited with mid laner Vladimir ‘Vladi‘ Kourtidis … Continued The post Fnatic announces Empryos signing for LEC 2026 roster appeared first on Espo

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 18:33 Uhr

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Teamfight Tactics unveils 2026 roadmap

Image credit: Teamfight Tactics Alongside crowning a Teamfight Tactics Paris Open champion, Riot Games has revealed the auto-battler’s 2026 roadmap, complete with teases over what new Sets are coming.  Next year will include a total of three new Sets as well as the return of Fates: Festival of Beasts for the TFT Lunar Revel in … Continued The post Teamfight Tactics unveils 2026 roadmap appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 17:22 Uhr

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Donk is the best Counter-Strike player in history, and I am tired of pretending he’s not

Image credit: StarLadder Donk came out of nowhere to instantly make a name for himself as one of the best players in the world.No CS2 player has ever set stats this high, while he showed an unrelenting resistance to pressure In two short years, donk has redefined what a rifler can be, innovating in a … Continued The post Donk is the best Counter-Strike player in history, and I am tired of pretending he’s not appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 15:19 Uhr

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StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 peaks at 1.5m viewers

Image credit: StarLadder The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 has become the fifth most-watched Counter-Strike esports event of all time, with a peak of 1.5m viewers across its 137-hour airtime. According to esports data platform Esports Charts, the Grand Final between Team Vitality and FaZe Clan reached a peak of 1,554,419. The peak viewing figure is an 8% … Continued The post StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 peaks at 1.5m viewers appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 15:02 Uhr

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