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Dota 2 ESL One Birmingham 2026: Dark horses, best teams, and players to watch

The ESL One Birmingham 2026 qualifiers have concluded, and nine teams have secured a place at the event in March 2026. ESL One Birmingham is the first major Dota 2 LAN tournament hosted by ESL in 2026, with qualifiers running from January 16 to 20, resulting in notable outcomes. A few fan-favourite teams have made … Continued The post Dota 2 ESL One Birmingham 2026: Dark horses, best teams, and players to watch appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.01.2026 14:48 Uhr

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Invictus Gaming holds MLBB open team tryouts

Chinese esports organisation Invictus Gaming has announced that it is holding open tryouts for its Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) team. Invictus Gaming’s requirements for applicants include being at least 16 years old and possessing at least 400 stars in Ranked. The tryouts are open to all roles within a typical MLBB team. Interested players … Continued The post Invictus Gaming holds MLBB open team tryouts appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.01.2026 13:42 Uhr

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How will the Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Season 2 update impact esports?

Activision has unveiled the full roadmap for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 2 update. It includes details on the anticipated launch of Ranked Play, alongside information on new weaponry that could impact the meta used in the Call of Duty esports circuit. Four New Maps The launch of … Continued The post How will the Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Season 2 update impact esports? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.01.2026 13:30 Uhr

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Motorsport Australia extends partnership with Next Level Racing

National motorsport body Motorsport Australia has extended its existing partnership with sim racing peripherals manufacturer Next Level Racing. As a result of the extension, Next Level Racing will remain the official esports racing cockpit partner of Motorsport Australia and continues to support its esports initiatives. The extension marks three years since the two parties first … Continued The post Motorsport Australia extends partnership with Next Level Racing appeared first on Esports I

Esports Insider 30.01.2026 13:17 Uhr

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The Return of Shanghai: What hosting TI 2026 in China means for Dota 2

After years of Valve hosting The International in various nations across the world, TI15 is set to take place in China once again. With the announcement that TI 2026 will take place in Shanghai, it has become clear that Valve is returning to its roots for the first time since 2019, signalling the company’s renewed … Continued The post The Return of Shanghai: What hosting TI 2026 in China means for Dota 2 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.01.2026 12:48 Uhr

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CDL Championship 2026 heads to Michelob Ultra Arena

The Call of Duty League (CDL) has announced the venue for the season-ending CDL Championship. This year’s edition of the CDL’s crowning tournament takes place at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, from July 16th to 19th. Announced on January 29th during Major 1, the event is the first time FaZe Vegas will … Continued The post CDL Championship 2026 heads to Michelob Ultra Arena appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.01.2026 12:23 Uhr

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World of Warcraft announces Azeroth Interiors invitational

Blizzard Entertainment has revealed in the ‘State of Azeroth‘ showcase that it will host Azeroth Interiors, a design invitational surrounding World of Warcraft in-game housing system. The competition is scheduled to run from February 17th to 24th, and will be streamed live on official YouTube and Twitch channels. According to the social media post, the … Continued The post World of Warcraft announces Azeroth Interiors invitational appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.01.2026 11:48 Uhr

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VALORANT Night Market returns on February 5th

Riot Games has announced that the VALORANT Night Market will return for its 32nd edition from February 5th to March 2nd.  During this period, players will be able to purchase weapon skins they might have missed earlier at discounted prices. These discounts range from 10% to 49%, making some expensive cosmetics in VALORANT, which cannot … Continued The post VALORANT Night Market returns on February 5th appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.01.2026 11:43 Uhr

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G2 Minnesota and Paris Gentle Mates shine in opening day of CDL Major 1 2026

G2 Minnesota and Paris Gentle Mates have opened their Call of Duty League (CDL) Major 1 2026 campaigns with upper bracket victories. The opening event of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 season saw several notable names in action, with G2 Minnesota springing a surprise over FaZe Vegas. Paris Gentle Mates Continues Strong Form … Continued The post G2 Minnesota and Paris Gentle Mates shine in opening day of CDL Major 1 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.01.2026 11:32 Uhr

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Massachusetts bill proposes strict caps and 51% tax on sports betting

Legislators in Massachusetts are debating Senate Bill 302, which is titled ‘An Act addressing economic, health and social harms caused by sports betting’. If passed, the proposal would drastically alter how sports betting functions in the state by imposing some of the strictest regulations in any US betting market. One of the main features of … Continued The post Massachusetts bill proposes strict caps and 51% tax on sports betting appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.01.2026 10:48 Uhr

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South Carolina legislators reject casino bill

Plans to allow a casino in South Carolina have hit a major setback after state lawmakers sent a key gambling bill back to the House Ways and Means Committee. The bill, which would have permitted a casino and resort development in Orangeburg County, will now remain in committee instead of receiving a vote on the … Continued The post South Carolina legislators reject casino bill appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.01.2026 10:39 Uhr

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Parivision, 3DMAX and G2 Esports qualify for IEM Kraków Group Stage

Parivision, 3DMAX, and G2 Esports have become the first three teams to qualify for the IEM Kraków 2026 Group Stage. The trio successfully navigated through the Play-In’s upper bracket, scoring two victories across the tournament’s first two days. Parivision’s Form Continues After knocking HEROIC into the lower bracket in its opening match, Parivision continued its … Continued The post Parivision, 3DMAX and G2 Esports qualify for IEM Kraków Group Stage appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.01.2026 22:55 Uhr

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Gentle Mates and BBL Esports qualify for 2026 VCT EMEA Kickoff Upper Final

Gentle Mates and BBL Esports have qualified for the 2026 VCT EMEA Kickoff Upper Bracket Finals after securing semi-final victories earlier today (January 29th). As a result, both teams are just one series away from qualifying for the first VCT global event of the season, VALORANT Masters Santiago. The teams’ opponents, NAVI and Team Vitality, … Continued The post Gentle Mates and BBL Esports qualify for 2026 VCT EMEA Kickoff Upper Final appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.01.2026 22:45 Uhr

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Brawl Stars to hold first Championship Challenge for 2026

Supercell has announced that the first Championship Challenge for the Brawl Stars Championship (BSC) 2026 season will take place this weekend. From January 30th to February 1st, 2026, players can participate in the limited-time in-game event to be eligible for the Monthly Qualifier. The Championship Challenge is a temporary competition within Brawl Stars, held on … Continued The post Brawl Stars to hold first Championship Challenge for 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.01.2026 18:58 Uhr

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League of Legends: Gwen lore, explained

Gwen is a top lane hero in League of Legends who is often considered S+ tier, with a 51.39% win rate and a relatively high ban rate of 14.6%. She is an interesting character due to her unusual background: she started life as a doll created by a child seamstress named Isolde.  In this article, … Continued The post League of Legends: Gwen lore, explained appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.01.2026 18:30 Uhr

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G2 Esports are the most visited R6 esports team on Liquipedia

Esports platform Liquipedia has revealed that G2 Esports is the most searched Rainbow Six Siege X team in 2025. Among the top 20, M80 has placed runner-up following its BLAST R6 Munich Major 2025 victory, with Team BDS claiming third place. Other popular teams that scored highly in the Liquipedia rankings include Team Falcons (fourth), … Continued The post G2 Esports are the most visited R6 esports team on Liquipedia appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.01.2026 18:26 Uhr

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WYLDE exits Rainbow Six esports

Irish esports organisation WYLDE has announced its exit from Rainbow Six esports after five years. The organisation, co-owned by Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt, cited the sustainability of operating a team in Ubisoft’s first-person shooter title as a factor behind the decision. Announced on January 29th, WYLDE has competed in Rainbow Six Siege since 2021. … Continued The post WYLDE exits Rainbow Six esports appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.01.2026 18:09 Uhr

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Fortnite has too many bots, but the problem could be easily solved

Bots have been an integral part of Fortnite’s casual scene for years, and with the addition of modes like OG, it seems like every experience is full of these AI enemies. Though bots are useful in some ways, it’s particularly frustrating to run into a lobby full of bots pretending to be players. There are … Continued The post Fortnite has too many bots, but the problem could be easily solved appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.01.2026 18:01 Uhr

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Acer UK to host IEM Kraków 2026 Finals watch party

Acer UK has announced it will host a watch party for the IEM Kraków 2026 Finals at London’s Platform Gaming Bar. Taking place on February 8th, the event is part of a series of ‘local experimental activations’ taking place in the UK. Alongside hosting a watch party for Counter-Strike fans to watch the tournament’s conclusion, … Continued The post Acer UK to host IEM Kraków 2026 Finals watch party appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.01.2026 16:32 Uhr

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South Korea forms working group for Olympic Esports Games

The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) has announced the formation of a working group in preparation for the Olympic Esports Games (OEG), a global event by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). According to the translation of a press release, the working group aims to study the feasibility of hosting the OEG in South Korea, … Continued The post South Korea forms working group for Olympic Esports Games appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.01.2026 16:19 Uhr

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Esports Nations Cup to feature $20m prize pool

The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced the inaugural Esports Nations Cup will feature a $20m (~£14.4m) prize pool. The multi-national esports event taking place from November 2nd to 29th introduces a placement-based framework where every player who qualifies earns prize money in their respective title. ENC’s $45m Commitment Overall, the Esports World Cup Foundation … Continued The post Esports Nations Cup to feature $20m prize pool appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.01.2026 16:00 Uhr

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Eli Manning Exclusive: Giants legend talks John Harbaugh, ownership, quick turnaround

Two-time Super Bowl champion Eli Manning has stated that he is ecstatic over the New York Giants hiring John Harbaugh. Manning is very familiar with Harbaugh’s coaching over the years, with a large portion of Manning’s career overlapping with the latter’s tenure with the Baltimore Ravens. Harbaugh is a Super Bowl-winning head coach, having won … Continued The post Eli Manning Exclusive: Giants legend talks John Harbaugh, ownership, quick turnaround appeared first on Espor

Esports Insider 29.01.2026 15:42 Uhr

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Why Riot Games removed regional prize pools and what it means for the future of League of Legends esports

In a surprise to many, Riot Games recently decided to “modernize” League of Legends by removing the regional prize pools for three major regions: the LEC, LCS, and LCK. But do these changes benefit the leagues they are taking these prize pools away from? Riot confirmed that the LCP and CBLoL will remain unaffected by … Continued The post Why Riot Games removed regional prize pools and what it means for the future of League of Legends esports appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.01.2026 15:24 Uhr

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BLAST opens host city applications for 2027 and 2028 events

Esports tournament organiser BLAST has opened its host city application process for events taking place in 2027 and 2028. The process enables cities and regions from across the world to express an interest in hosting a large-scale esports event over the next two years. BLAST has revealed that the application process includes events across its … Continued The post BLAST opens host city applications for 2027 and 2028 events appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.01.2026 14:50 Uhr

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