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2026 PUBG Global Series Circuit 1: teams, format, schedule, and more

Krafton has revealed complete details surrounding the 2026 PUBG Global Series Circuit 1, which is centred around three tournaments. The event will take place in Seoul, South Korea and will see 24 teams from around the world competing for $500,000 (~£376,325) in prize money and PGS Points. Check out everything there is to know about … Continued The post 2026 PUBG Global Series Circuit 1: teams, format, schedule, and more appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 18:17 Uhr

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G2 Esports and Gentle Mates invited to Stake Ranked Ep.1 Main Event

G2 Esports and Gentle Mates are among the six teams to receive direct invitations to the Stake Ranked Ep.1 main event. The Tier 2 Counter-Strike 2 tournament, operated by StarLadder, sees eight teams compete for a share of its $100,000 (~£75,204) prize pool. The invites were decided using February’s Valve Regional Standings (VRS), with G2 … Continued The post G2 Esports and Gentle Mates invited to Stake Ranked Ep.1 Main Event appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 17:53 Uhr

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Twitch Rivals chooses to celebrate Women’s Day with a cooking game

Online competitive event Twitch Rivals is facing criticism after announcing a special tournament to celebrate International Women’s Day. Scheduled for March 8th, the event will feature cooking simulation game Overcooked 2, a choice that has sparked visible disdain across social media. While framed as a tribute to women in gaming, many online have questioned the … Continued The post Twitch Rivals chooses to celebrate Women’s Day with a cooking game appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 16:07 Uhr

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2XKO prize pool and rewards revealed for Evo Japan 2026

Details have been revealed regarding the prizes on offer for players competing in the 2XKO tournament during the upcoming FGC festival, Evo Japan 2026. Rewards include in-game skins and cosmetics, in addition to a cut of the prize pool saved only for the top-performing competitors. Tournaments at Evo Japan 2026 allow anyone to participate, with … Continued The post 2XKO prize pool and rewards revealed for Evo Japan 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 15:52 Uhr

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Call of Duty: Warzone Season 2 Reloaded adds a Blackout-inspired mode

Activision has shared details for the highly anticipated Call of Duty: Warzone Season 2 Reloaded update, which will see the launch of Black Ops Royale as a brand-new game mode. Launching on March 13th, the mode takes inspiration from Call of Duty: Blackout, the franchise’s first battle royale mode. A New Map and Mechanics Black … Continued The post Call of Duty: Warzone Season 2 Reloaded adds a Blackout-inspired mode appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 15:38 Uhr

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Pulsar unveils new gaming mouse in collaboration with ZywOo

Gaming peripherals company Pulsar Gaming Gears has officially launched a limited edition mouse in collaboration with CS2 professional player Mathieu ‘ZywOo‘ Herbaut. The hardware, called ‘The Chosen Mouse’, will get a second edition after ZywOo was crowned the World #1 Player for the fourth time. The Team Vitality player has also achieved a record-breaking 30 … Continued The post Pulsar unveils new gaming mouse in collaboration with ZywOo appeared first on Esports I

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 15:00 Uhr

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Insomnia Gaming Festival cancels i74

UK-based gaming and esports event Insomnia Gaming Festival has announced the cancellation of its Insomnia 74 (i74) event. The event was scheduled to take place from April 30th to May 3rd at the Staffordshire County Showground, with a variety of esports tournaments announced alongside gaming exhibitions and a BYOC LAN. Announced on March 3rd, the … Continued The post Insomnia Gaming Festival cancels i74 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 14:46 Uhr

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Akku joins Alliance Apex Legends roster for ALGS Year 6

Swedish esports organisation Alliance has announced that Jan ‘akku‘ Schneeberger has joined its Apex Legends roster. He will compete alongside in-game leader John ‘Hakis‘ Håkansson and Andre ‘Unlucky‘ Türk, representing Alliance in Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 6. Akku is a seasoned competitor in Apex Legends esports, with some of his earliest matches dating … Continued The post Akku joins Alliance Apex Legends roster for ALGS Year 6 appeared fi

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 14:21 Uhr

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Former League of Legends pro Meteos joins Riot Games gameplay analysis team

Former professional League of Legends jungler William ‘Meteos‘ Hartman has joined Riot Games’ Gameplay Analysis Team.  Sharing the update on social media, the former Cloud9 player confirmed that his role involves playtesting upcoming changes and providing feedback on gameplay adjustments before they go live. In his post, Meteos wrote, “Today was my first day on … Continued The post Former League of Legends pro Meteos joins Riot Games gameplay analysis team appeared first

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 14:04 Uhr

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FISSURE Playground 3 CS2 tournament cancelled

Esports tournament organiser FISSURE has announced the cancellation of its Counter-Strike 2 event, FISSURE Playground 3. The tournament organiser reveals that ‘a logistical conflict in the competitive calendar’ played a role in cancelling the event scheduled for April 20th to 26th. Announced on March 3rd, the decision to cancel the event coincides with the launch … Continued The post FISSURE Playground 3 CS2 tournament cancelled appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 13:40 Uhr

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Bobby Plays unveils invitational Call of Duty Mobile tournament

Content creator Drake ‘Bobby Plays‘ Johncock has announced the launch of an invitational Call of Duty: Mobile tournament ahead of the upcoming season for the mobile shooter title. Taking place from March 9th to 10th, the Call of Duty Bobby Invitational sees teams competing for a share of a $10,000 (~£7,518) prize pool. Announced on … Continued The post Bobby Plays unveils invitational Call of Duty Mobile tournament appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 13:01 Uhr

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Ubisoft unveils R6 EML Challenger Circuit 2026 details

Ubisoft has revealed everything coming to the 2026 Rainbow Six Siege (R6) Europe and MENA League (EML) Challenger circuit, offering a €75,000 (~$87,000/£65,460) prize pool. Aspiring esports players will compete across official and partnered tournaments to earn circuit points, which are required to reach the advanced stages of the Challenger Finals and have a shot … Continued The post Ubisoft unveils R6 EML Challenger Circuit 2026 details appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 12:44 Uhr

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Krafton announces return of PUBG RACE West for 2026

Krafton has announced the return of PUBG RACE West for its 2026 edition, a two-day event featuring top PUBG creators from EMEA and the Americas. Taking place on March 7th and 8th, the tournament will see 16 teams competing for a prize pool of $30,000 (~£22,590). PUBG RACE West 2026 will be played in TPP … Continued The post Krafton announces return of PUBG RACE West for 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 12:32 Uhr

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LCS Lock-In 2026 saw peak viewership increase following rebranding

The League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) Lock-In tournament recorded an increase in peak viewership compared to last year, reaching 184,969 viewers during the grand final between Cloud9 and LYON. According to Esports Charts, average viewership stayed similar, with both splits stopping the count at over 89,000 people. However, the last series of LCS Lock-In … Continued The post LCS Lock-In 2026 saw peak viewership increase following rebranding appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 11:41 Uhr

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Team Vitality tops March 2026 CS2 Valve Regional Standings

Team Vitality has topped the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) for March 2026 following its strong start to the Counter-Strike 2 season. The French esports organisation won IEM Krakow 2026 and PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 to return to the top of the global standings for the first time since August 2025. Unveiled on March 2nd, this month’s … Continued The post Team Vitality tops March 2026 CS2 Valve Regional Standings appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 11:26 Uhr

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Oddin.gg appoints Todd McCully as Head of Sales

Oddin.gg has hired Todd McCully as its Head of Sales, tasking him with leading the company’s commercial strategy as the esports betting provider continues to scale in global markets. The company noted that McCully will oversee its global partnership approach with operators and platform providers to roll out Oddin.gg’s esports betting ecosystem across multiple jurisdictions. … Continued The post Oddin.gg appoints Todd McCully as Head of Sales appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 11:10 Uhr

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Louisiana Lawmakers introduce bills to ban micro-bets and sweepstakes

Louisiana lawmakers are taking strong steps to change the state’s gambling scene by passing new laws that limit certain types of sports bets and crack down on sweepstakes casinos. There were calls to make rules stricter for online and retail betting markets during the 2026 legislative session. These actions are part of a broader state … Continued The post Louisiana Lawmakers introduce bills to ban micro-bets and sweepstakes appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 10:57 Uhr

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Paper Rex and Gentle Mates qualify for VALORANT Masters Santiago Playoffs

VCT Pacific’s Paper Rex and EMEA team Gentle Mates have qualified for the VALORANT Masters Santiago Playoffs thanks to their undefeated Swiss Stage runs. As a result, their opponents, Americas representative NRG and EMEA’s Team Liquid, must survive another round of Swiss Stage matches to secure one of the two remaining Playoffs spots. NRG Couldn’t … Continued The post Paper Rex and Gentle Mates qualify for VALORANT Masters Santiago Playoffs appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 10:47 Uhr

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Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 regional casters revealed

NetEase has revealed the full list of regional casters for Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026, who will commentate on ongoing matches starting with the Preseason. 31 casters have been revealed, both new and returning, to cover all regions except for China. This includes the Americas, EMEA, and Pacific. There will be 11 casters in total covering … Continued The post Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 regional casters revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 10:35 Uhr

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Team Liquid BR parts ways with three Rainbow Six players following 2026 roster shake-up

Esports organisation Team Liquid has confirmed the departure of three of its Rainbow Six Siege players, marking a significant change to its Brazilian lineup. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Team Liquid BR announced it had said goodbye to Thiago ‘LENDA’ Torres, Lucas ‘DiasLucasBr’ Dias and Victor ‘Daffo’ Pedron, thanking the trio for their … Continued The post Team Liquid BR parts ways with three Rainbow Six players following 2026 roster shake-up appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 07:04 Uhr

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Riot Games explains League of Legends Ranked MMR redistribution and hints at new tier

Riot Games has outlined why it recently reshaped League of Legends’ Ranked ladder, after players reported noticeable changes to their climb across the 2026 season. In a developer blog post published on March 2nd, Matt ‘Riot Phroxzon’ Leung-Harrison, Lead Gameplay Designer at Riot Games, said the studio adjusted how hidden matchmaking rating (MMR) maps to … Continued The post Riot Games explains League of Legends Ranked MMR redistribution and hints at new tier appeared first on Esports Insi

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 07:00 Uhr

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LoLdle answers today

If today’s LoLdle answers are the only thing standing between you and a broken streak, we’ve got you covered. This League of Legends puzzle game has become increasingly popular over the years because it really tests your knowledge of all the LoL champions. That said, you can find all LoLdle answers for Classic, Quote, Ability, … Continued The post LoLdle answers today appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 23:31 Uhr

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MIBR replaces paiN Gaming at PGL Bucharest 2026

Esports tournament organiser PGL has announced MIBR as the final team that will compete at PGL Bucharest 2026 after Brazilian side paiN Gaming withdrew from the tournament. As a result of paiN Gaming’s withdrawal, MIBR inherits the team’s invite at the Tier 1 tournament taking place in the Romanian city. Announced on March 2nd, following … Continued The post MIBR replaces paiN Gaming at PGL Bucharest 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 18:27 Uhr

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AurumX partners KazarHQ to build Web3 gaming ecosystem

AurumX has confirmed a strategic partnership with Web3 gaming studio KazarHQ with both parties looking to build a fully interoperable gaming ecosystem across multiple games.  The announcement outlines plans to align KazarHQ’s gameverse with AurumX’s on-chain financial infrastructure to create a connected, scalable network for players and developers. AurumX and KazarHQ Seek to Connect Gaming … Continued The post AurumX partners KazarHQ to build Web3 gaming ecosystem appeared first on E

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 18:10 Uhr

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