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Fnatic and Passion UA headline Stake Ranked Ep.1 closed qualifier

Esports tournament organiser StarLadder has revealed the teams receiving direct invitations to compete in the Stake Ranked Ep.1 closed qualifiers Fnatic and Passion UA are among the 16 teams competing in the online qualifiers taking place from March 3rd to 8th. In addition to Passion UA and Fnatic, the closed qualifier features several teams looking … Continued The post Fnatic and Passion UA headline Stake Ranked Ep.1 closed qualifier appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 17:38 Uhr

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Team Falcons parts ways with Fortnite player Japko

Team Falcons has announced the departure of its Fortnite player Aleksy ‘Japko’ Jablonsk, bringing the Polish player’s two-year stint with the Saudi Arabian esports organisation to an end. The decision has raised questions, especially because Japko just qualified for Reload Elite Series 2026 Championship, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. However, according to … Continued The post Team Falcons parts ways with Fortnite player Japko appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 17:28 Uhr

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League of Legends First Stand Twitch subscriptions and Warhound Senna revealed

Riot Games has announced a range of new features for League of Legends esports fans tied to the upcoming First Stand tournament. Alongside revealing details about the event, Riot confirmed team revenue-sharing plans connected to a new Senna skin and expanded fan opportunities through official broadcast channels. Warhound Senna will be available in League of … Continued The post League of Legends First Stand Twitch subscriptions and Warhound Senna revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 17:14 Uhr

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Shyvana rework comes to League of Legends in Patch 26.6

The long-awaited Shyvana rework is finally here, bringing one of League of Legends’ most requested updates in Patch 26.6. After years have passed since Riot Games signalled its wish to rework Shyvana, the Half-dragon returns with major gameplay changes and updated visuals. Plans for Shyvana’s rework were in place since Riot acknowledged that she was … Continued The post Shyvana rework comes to League of Legends in Patch 26.6 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 17:00 Uhr

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Evo champion MenaRD becomes Bandits Gaming co-owner

Street Fighter 6 player Saul Leonardo ‘MenaRD‘ Mena II has become a co-owner of Dominican esports organisation Bandits Gaming. The two-time Capcom Cup champion will assist the organisation in “building a sustainable legacy in esports” in addition to developing new talent competing in FGC tournaments. Revealed on March 2nd, 2026, MenaRD becoming a co-owner of … Continued The post Evo champion MenaRD becomes Bandits Gaming co-owner appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 16:25 Uhr

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BBL Esports announces partnership with ATK Gear

Gaming peripheral brand ATK Gear has announced that it has partnered with BBL Esports’ VALORANT team. The collaboration names ATK Gear as the official peripheral partner of the Turkish organisation, supporting the roster as it competes at VALORANT Masters Santiago. “We’re proud to officially partner with BBL Esports VALORANT,” ATK Gear stated on X (Twitter). … Continued The post BBL Esports announces partnership with ATK Gear appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 15:20 Uhr

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OpTic Texas remains flawless as CDL Major 2 qualifiers heat up

OpTic Texas has continued its flawless start to the CDL Major 2 2026 qualifiers with two more victories in the third week of matches. The defending Call of Duty League (CDL) champion sits at the top of the table with six straight wins as it closes in on securing the top seed for the second … Continued The post OpTic Texas remains flawless as CDL Major 2 qualifiers heat up appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 14:52 Uhr

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Gen.G takes down BNK FearX to win LCK Cup 2026

Korean esports organisation Gen.G has won yet another domestic trophy, dominating BNK FearX in the grand final of the LCK Cup 2026. Despite Gen.G walking away victorious, both teams will now head to First Stand, the first international tournament of the year, starting March 16th. Despite BNK FearX’s strong performance in the lower bracket final … Continued The post Gen.G takes down BNK FearX to win LCK Cup 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 14:23 Uhr

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Astralis announces Stake as official betting partner

Danish esports organisation Astralis has announced a new partnership with online casino and sportsbook platform Stake. The collaboration sees Stake become the organisation’s official betting partner, bringing fan activations, digital campaigns, and content to Astralis’ platforms. According to the announcement, the partnership was sealed following Stake securing a ‘newly activated Danish license’ lasting for five … Continued The post Astralis announces Stake as offic

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 14:05 Uhr

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RRQ partners with ZOWIE for VCT Pacific 2026

Asian esports organisation RRQ has announced a partnership with gaming peripherals ZOWIE for VCT Pacific 2026. As a part of the deal, ZOWIE will provide its monitors to RRQ’s VALORANT roster and will also feature on the team’s jersey.  “RRQ officially partners with ZOWIE. Precision, performance, and focus are everything at the highest level. With … Continued The post RRQ partners with ZOWIE for VCT Pacific 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 13:21 Uhr

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LYON crowned 2026 LCS Lock-In champion

Mexican esports organisation LYON pulled off an impressive lower bracket run to become the 2026 LCS Lock-In champions. After finishing only fifth at the end of the regular season, LYON took down all of the top teams, with jungler Kacper ‘Inspired‘ Słoma becoming the Finals MVP. As a result, it will be the LCS representative … Continued The post LYON crowned 2026 LCS Lock-In champion appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 13:19 Uhr

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Aurora Gaming to participate in PUBG esports

Late last week, Serbian esports organisation Aurora Gaming officially announced its entry into PUBG esports. The announcement marks another step as the team grows its presence across different games. Aurora Unveils PUBG Lineup The Aurora Gaming PUBG active roster features Kirill ‘ext4nz’ Lysenko, Aleksey ‘Layosh’ Shvedov, Mikhail ‘xLurex’ Lyubaev, and Artem ‘Art1_x’ Todorenko. They will be … Continued The post Aurora Gaming to participate in PUBG esports appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 13:14 Uhr

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How to play Overwatch Rush on mobile

Blizzard has officially unveiled its mobile spinoff, Overwatch Rush — and it looks incredible! Despite still being in early development, the initial gameplay footage has drawn strong interest, with fast-paced combat and streamlined design winning over longtime players and newcomers alike. Here’s everything you need to know about how to play Overwatch Rush on mobile, … Continued The post How to play Overwatch Rush on mobile appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 13:13 Uhr

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FOKUS and Imperial Esports qualify for PGL Bucharest 2026

FOKUS and Imperial Esports are among the four regional teams that have qualified for PGL Bucharest 2026. For FOKUS, the tournament is the German esports organisation’s first Tier 1 tournament since entering Counter-Strike esports in February 2026. FOKUS Topples Notable Names FOKUS successfully navigated its way to the main event with an impressive run through … Continued The post FOKUS and Imperial Esports qualify for PGL Bucharest 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 12:59 Uhr

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Tundra Esports wins DreamLeague Season 28

Tundra Esports has won Dota 2’s DreamLeague Season 28 after defeating Aurora Gaming 3-1 in the Grand Finals. With that, the London-based organisation has secured the lion’s share of the tournament’s $1m (~£747,000) prize pool. Tundra Esports was one of 16 teams competing in DreamLeague Season 28, which ran from February 16th to March 1st, … Continued The post Tundra Esports wins DreamLeague Season 28 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 12:34 Uhr

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G2 Esports wins LEC Versus Final, will represent EMEA at First Stand 2026

G2 Esports has won the LEC Versus Final after a thrilling five-game series against Karmine Corp in front of a live audience in Barcelona, As a result of securing another domestic title, G2 Esports has also earned a place at First Stand 2026 in Brazil.  After an uneven regular season, G2 found its rhythm in … Continued The post G2 Esports wins LEC Versus Final, will represent EMEA at First Stand 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 11:30 Uhr

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“The mistake shouldn’t have happened”: Riot Games redraws VALORANT Masters Santiago matches

Riot Games has revealed that it made a mistake during the live draw for the second Swiss stage matches of VALORANT Masters Santiago that are set to commence today (February 2nd). During yesterday’s live broadcast, a team was placed in the wrong position, resulting in the incorrect placement of the remaining teams. Following the incorrect … Continued The post “The mistake shouldn’t have happened”: Riot Games redraws VALORANT Masters Santiago matches appeared first on

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 11:10 Uhr

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G2 Esports and T1 suffer bad start at VALORANT Masters Santiago

Day two at VALORANT Masters Santiago saw VCT Americas giant G2 Esports and Pacific’s T1 suffer 0-2 sweeps in their opening matches. Meanwhile, Paper Rex (Pacific) and Team Liquid (EMEA) scored their first victories in Chile and will face NRG and Gentle Mates in their respective Swiss Stage winners’ matches on March 2nd. Paper Rex … Continued The post G2 Esports and T1 suffer bad start at VALORANT Masters Santiago appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 10:32 Uhr

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BLAST unveils revamped 2027 BLAST Premier circuit

Esports tournament organiser BLAST has revealed a revamped BLAST Premier circuit for the 2027 season. The tournament organiser has committed $10m (~£7.4m) across its Bounty, Open, and Rivals events. Moreover, BLAST will redesign formats to try and deliver a more sustainable Counter-Strike event experience for teams and fans. Revealed over the weekend, BLAST describes the … Continued The post BLAST unveils revamped 2027 BLAST Premier circuit appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 10:18 Uhr

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Gentle Mates and NRG win VALORANT Masters Santiago opening matches

VALORANT Masters Santiago officially kicked off today, with EMEA’s Gentle Mates and reigning Champions winner NRG clean sweeping their opening matches. As a result, VCT China representative EDward Gaming and Xi Lai Gaming will have to win their second round Swiss Stage games on March 3rd to remain in the running for the first international … Continued The post Gentle Mates and NRG win VALORANT Masters Santiago opening matches appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 01.03.2026 11:20 Uhr

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“I’m not gonna be intimidated”: BBL Lar0k on his global debut at VALORANT Masters Santiago

Yusuf ‘Lar0k’ Kanber is one of countless rookies set to compete at VALORANT Masters Santiago, the first global VCT event of the year. Lar0k and the rest of the BBL Esports rookie roster delivered a flawless run at VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026 qualify for its first-ever international competition as the region’s first seed. “My self-confidence … Continued The post “I’m not gonna be intimidated”: BBL Lar0k on his global debut at VALORANT Masters Santiago appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.02.2026 16:57 Uhr

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“New Harbor is the best”: VALORANT pros react to Harbor buffs at Masters Santiago

VALORANT Masters Santiago will be the first VCT tournament that will feature the recent Harbor buffs introduced in patch 12.02. Ahead of the event’s kick-off tomorrow on February 28th, Esports Insider asked attending in-game leaders (IGLs) Ayaz ‘nAts’ Akhmetshin, Jacob ‘valyn’ Batio and Ethan ‘Ethan’ Arnold how they view the agent’s strength in the meta. … Continued The post “New Harbor is the best”: VALORANT pros react to Harbor buffs at Masters Santiago appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.02.2026 14:15 Uhr

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Tekken 8 explains ‘back to basics’ update for Season 3, facing backlash from FGC

Tekken 8 revealed its Season 3 trailer at the Tekken World Tour 2025 Global Finals, and developers want to explain some aspects of the update a bit further. After Season 2 was met with frustration and complaints from competitive players, Bandai Namco spent most of the teaser trailer mentioning it would have ‘refined balance’ and … Continued The post Tekken 8 explains ‘back to basics’ update for Season 3, facing backlash from FGC appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.02.2026 01:39 Uhr

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Overwatch mobile heroes: all confirmed characters

An Overwatch mobile spinoff titled Overwatch Rush is officially in active development at Blizzard, with early playtests already underway. For now, testing is limited to the Philippines as the studio gathers community feedback and refines the game’s experience. While only a few Overwatch mobile heroes have been revealed so far, Blizzard has signaled plans to … Continued The post Overwatch mobile heroes: all confirmed characters appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.02.2026 18:36 Uhr

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