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Faker awarded Cheongyeong Medal by President of South Korea

Image credit: Colin Young-Wolff, Riot Games Six-time League of Legends world champion Lee ‘Faker‘ Sang-hyeok has received the Cheongyeong Medal, South Korea’s highest sporting decoration, from the country’s President Lee Jae-myung. The T1 mid laner is the first esports athlete to receive this accolade, which highlights the achievements of the country’s sporting athletes in international … Continued The post Faker awarded Cheongyeong Medal by President of South

Esports Insider 02.01.2026 11:19 Uhr

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Overwatch Champions Series and Overwatch World Cup details revealed for 2026

Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment Overwatch 2 esports fans have a lot to look forward to with the revamped Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) 2026 circuit and Overwatch World Cup this year. Blizzard recently shared the OWCS 2026 roadmap, which includes the addition of a partner program and the Pre-Season Bootcamp, in addition to regional stages around … Continued The post Overwatch Champions Series and Overwatch World Cup details revealed for 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.01.2026 05:16 Uhr

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Breeze to replace Sunset in VALORANT Season 26 Act 1 map rotation

Image Credits: Riot Games Breeze will finally be making a return to the VALORANT competitive map pool with the patch 12.00, a year and a half after its removal in the 8.11 update. The tropical map will replace Sunset, as revealed by Riot Games alongside the announcement of Season 26 Act 1 Premier schedule. Since … Continued The post Breeze to replace Sunset in VALORANT Season 26 Act 1 map rotation appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 01.01.2026 19:35 Uhr

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DetonatioN FocusMe revamps VALORANT roster for VCT 2026

Image Credits: DetonatioN FocusMe DetonatioN FocusMe has announced its updated VALORANT roster before beginning its 2026 VCT campaign at Pacific Kickoff.  The Japanese organisation has traded two players with Challengers team RIDDLE ORDER while also signing its head coach.  As part of the move, Amon ‘Caedye’ Okakura and yatsuka will join DFM’s active lineup, replacing … Continued The post DetonatioN FocusMe revamps VALORANT roster for VCT 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 01.01.2026 16:52 Uhr

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The MongolZ adds cobrazera to complete 2026 CS2 roster

Image Credits: The Huns Esports [ESI Illustration] The MongolZ has announced the signing of Anarbileg ‘cobrazera’ Uuganbayar to complete its Counter-Strike 2 roster for the 2026 competitive season. The Mongolian player will be filling the vacant spot left by the surprise benching of Azbayar ‘Senzu’ Munkhbold back in October 2025.  With the addition of cobrazera, … Continued The post The MongolZ adds cobrazera to complete 2026 CS2 roster appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 01.01.2026 13:49 Uhr

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5 ways Fortnite Blitz Royale can improve in 2026

Image credit: Epic Games Fortnite Blitz Royale debuted in June 2025 and quickly became a success thanks to its lightning-round matches and smaller maps. An early version of Blitz appeared for a brief period in March 2018 before disappearing. Designed to last no more than five minutes, 32 players are given weapons and power-ups sporadically … Continued The post 5 ways Fortnite Blitz Royale can improve in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 01.01.2026 11:00 Uhr

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Manchester City Esports parts ways with Fortnite duo Trippernn and Threats

Image credit: Manchester City Esports Man City Esports has announced that Fortnite pro players Sebastian ‘Trippernn’ Kjaer and Aidan ‘Threats’ Mong will leave the organisation. The organisation announced the duo’s departure through a blog post, sharing that they will no longer represent Man City Esports following the end of their contracts. In the blog, Manchester … Continued The post Manchester City Esports parts ways with Fortnite duo Trippernn and Threats appeared first on Esports

Esports Insider 01.01.2026 02:08 Uhr

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Riot Games announces successful results of LCK photo gallery SEQUENCE 2025

Image Credit: Riot Games Korea Riot Games has wrapped up its year-end League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) photo exhibition SEQUENCE 2025, drawing more than 30,000 visitors to LoL PARK in Seoul over three weeks. According to a release, the free exhibition ran through Decemberk, turning the LCK’s 2025 season — including domestic play and … Continued The post Riot Games announces successful results of LCK photo gallery SEQUENCE 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 01.01.2026 02:05 Uhr

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Honor of Queens rebrands to Honor of Kings Women’s Series

Image credit: Level Infinite Level Infinite has announced that it is rebranding its Honor of Queens women’s esports competition to the Honor of Kings Women’s Series (KWS). KWS 3 will take place alongside the Honor of Kings Invitational 2026 Season 4 (KIS 4), offering $10,000 (~£7,430) in prize funds and tokens. According to the announcement, … Continued The post Honor of Queens rebrands to Honor of Kings Women’s Series appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 31.12.2025 17:12 Uhr

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Geekay Esports withdraws from Arabian League, replaced by 3BL Esports

Image credit: Geekay Esports League of Legends Esports Arabia has shared that Geekay Esports has withdrawn from the Arabian League, one of Riot Games’ EMEA regional leagues. In a statement online, the account announced that 3BL Esports has been invited as a replacement following an assessment. According to the statement, Geekay Esports shared its decision … Continued The post Geekay Esports withdraws from Arabian League, replaced by 3BL Esports appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 31.12.2025 15:09 Uhr

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A Year of Hope: Esports stakeholders review the industry in 2025

IEM Cologne 2025. Image credit: Helena Kristiansson, ESL FACEIT Group The esports industry in 2025 has been defined by growth and expansion. For the first time in a while, new games, such as The Finals and Marvel Rivals, aimed to make an impact in the esports sector. Various teams and tournament organisers announced expansions into … Continued The post A Year of Hope: Esports stakeholders review the industry in 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 31.12.2025 13:37 Uhr

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Dragon Ball Fighter Z champion Hikari joins M80 as 2XKO player

Image credit: M80 American esports organisation M80 has announced that it has signed FGC icon, Jo’siah ‘Hikari‘ Miller, as a 2XKO player. Best known as one of the greatest Dragon Ball Fighter Z players of all time, he brings his experience as a two-time Evo and World Tour champion to Riot Games’ fighting title. Hikari … Continued The post Dragon Ball Fighter Z champion Hikari joins M80 as 2XKO player appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 31.12.2025 13:09 Uhr

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How can Dota 2 do better for esports in 2026?

Image credit: Valve Dota 2, developed by Valve, is a MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) game that was first released in 2013. The title has been hugely successful in esports, with The International, Dota 2’s main tournament, boasting a prize pool of almost $3 million. Viewership for Dota 2 matches peaked at around two million … Continued The post How can Dota 2 do better for esports in 2026? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 31.12.2025 12:47 Uhr

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What are the best platforms for watching esports in 2026?

Apex Legends character in combat with enemy players / Image credit: EA Esports is gaining popularity around the world, so it’s essential to know where to watch the video game action. Twitch and YouTube provide familiarity, while platforms like Kick offer extra options for watching. Some platforms have unique features, like the ability to interact … Continued The post What are the best platforms for watching esports in 2026? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 31.12.2025 12:13 Uhr

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Spacestation Gaming, ENVY and NTMR say goodbye to their The Finals rosters

Image credit: ENVY, Embark Studios Various esports organisations have disbanded rosters competing in tactical first-person shooter, The Finals, ahead of its 2026 competitive season. Spacestation Gaming, ENVY, and 2025 champion NTMR have shared that they are parting ways with their players following the conclusion of the inaugural Grand Major. It is important to note that … Continued The post Spacestation Gaming, ENVY and NTMR say goodbye to their The Finals rosters appeared first on Esport

Esports Insider 31.12.2025 11:58 Uhr

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5 things Apex Legends could have done better in 2025

Art with Loba and Lifeline in Apex Legends / Image credit: EA Apex Legends in 2025 had a total esports prize pool of just under $6 million. The low tick rate of 20Hz has been a problem in Apex Legends for some time. Cutting down the three-rank tier difference for competitive play might help matchmaking. … Continued The post 5 things Apex Legends could have done better in 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 31.12.2025 11:55 Uhr

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Marvel Rivals Ignite unveils 2026 league format

Image Credit: NetEase Inc. Marvel Rivals Ignite has revealed a sweeping overhaul of its competitive structure for 2026, introducing a new regional format, promotion and relegation and a Partner Teams programme as the esport enters what it called its ‘inaugural league year.’ The changes were outlined in a recent video on Marvel Rivals’ official channel, … Continued The post Marvel Rivals Ignite unveils 2026 league format appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 31.12.2025 00:43 Uhr

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Riot accidentally leaks 2XKO’s full launch date

The exact release date for 2XKO has been accidentally leaked by Riot itself. It was revealed in a trailer (which’s since gone private) that the 2v2 fighter is launching on January 20th, 2026. 2XKO will launch next month for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Riot Leaks 2XKO Launch Date https://twitter.com/Knoebelbroet/status/2006089957220433981?s=20 On December … Continued The post Riot accidentally leaks 2XKO’s full launch date appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.12.2025 23:25 Uhr

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5 teams we expect to define the Dota 2 esports scene in 2026

Young teams like Team Yandex and OG Esports are looking strong as we enter the Dota 2 competitive scene of 2026. Older and more experienced teams like Team Spirit cannot be counted out yet, with strong showings in tournaments throughout 2025. The four-time consecutive Blast SLAM winner, Tundra Esports, is on the cusp of greatness. … Continued The post 5 teams we expect to define the Dota 2 esports scene in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.12.2025 20:33 Uhr

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ESL increases Club Reward amount for IEM China 2026

Image credit: Helena Kristiansson via ESL Gaming Esports tournament organiser ESL has announced that it will adjust its Club Rewards amount for 2026’s Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) China. The $250,000 (~£186,000) Club Reward that was initially allocated to IEM Major Cologne will instead be moved to China, increasing the Counter-Strike 2 event’s Club Reward to … Continued The post ESL increases Club Reward amount for IEM China 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.12.2025 19:25 Uhr

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The biggest esports betting stories of 2025

Photo credit: Shutterstock 2025 was a turning point for esports betting as the industry soared to new levels, fuelled by innovation, clear regulations, and widespread acceptance. The rise of fast, virtual betting platforms changed the way bettors consumored esports-adjact betting content. Meanwhile, movements by esports and game data platform GRID into the new markets changed … Continued The post The biggest esports betting stories of 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.12.2025 18:51 Uhr

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Honor of Kings creates new global esports league for 2026

Image credit: Level Infinite Level Infinite has announced that it will be rolling out regional league structure changes for the Honor of Kings 2026 global competitive season. The main decision is the creation of a new cross-regional league, the Honor of Kings Major League (KML), which will merge three existing leagues, the WKS, KMW and … Continued The post Honor of Kings creates new global esports league for 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.12.2025 17:55 Uhr

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5 directions Tekken can go in 2026

Image credit: Bandai Namco Tekken 8 was released in January 2024 for the Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC. The release of the Tekken 8 Season 2 pass and the decision to bring back Heihachi Mishima have led to a decline in popularity. Katsuhiro Harada has been the producer of the series since … Continued The post 5 directions Tekken can go in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.12.2025 16:40 Uhr

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Football Manager esports is back with FIFAe Club World Cup

Image credit: FIFAe FIFAe and Sports Interactive have announced the launch of the FIFAe Club World Cup 26™ featuring Football Manager. According to FIFAe, FIFA’s football esports division, registrations are open for professional, semi-professional, and amateur football clubs worldwide on FIFA.GG, offering places in the online qualifiers. “From press conferences to transfers and tactics, represent … Continued The post Football Manager esports is back with FIFAe Club World Cup ap

Esports Insider 30.12.2025 14:43 Uhr

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