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Copenhagen Wolves pauses CS2 operations, puts roster on transfer list

Image credit: Copenhagen Wolves Copenhagen Wolves has announced that it has paused its Counter-Strike 2 operations, placing its entire roster on the transfer list. The esports organisation says that the title’s current focus on the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) has made it difficult for smaller organisations to achieve growth. Announced on January 5th, 2026, the … Continued The post Copenhagen Wolves pauses CS2 operations, puts roster on transfer list appeared first on Esports Insid

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 13:38 Uhr

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Who is Elsa Bloodstone? A look at the next teased Marvel Rivals hero

Monster Hunter Supreme / Image credit: NetEase Games Elsa Bloodstone has been teased as a new champion coming to Marvel Rivals in Season 6 or Season 6.5. The character made an appearance in the Season 6 Night At The Museum trailer as well as the new Marvel Rivals key art.  In the comics, Elsa Bloodstone … Continued The post Who is Elsa Bloodstone? A look at the next teased Marvel Rivals hero appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 13:26 Uhr

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Indian esports stakeholders discuss the country’s prospects in 2026

Image credit: Nodwin Gaming In 2025, India’s esports ecosystem gained further legitimacy through the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act (PROGA), a legislation that banned betting platforms and real money gaming while reinforcing esports as a competitive sport. With the act now moving past its policy stage into implementation, India’s esports stakeholders reacted to … Continued The post Indian esports stakeholders discuss the country’s prospects in 2026 appeared first on Es

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 13:12 Uhr

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Hanwha Life Esports vs T1 headlines LCK Cup 2026 schedule

Image Credits: Riot Games Riot Games has revealed its match schedule for the opening rounds of the LCK Cup 2026, set to take place from January 14th to March 1st. The event will feature all 10 LCK organisations competing for the title, as well as two spots at First Stand 2026. One of the top … Continued The post Hanwha Life Esports vs T1 headlines LCK Cup 2026 schedule appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 12:45 Uhr

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League of Legends: Darius lore explained

League of Legends Darius splash art / Image credit: Riot Games Darius is a fighter/tank, top laner champion from the Noxus region. He was an orphan with his younger brother Draven, before rising through the ranks of the Noxian army. He became the Hand of Noxus, a title given to him by the Emperor, and … Continued The post League of Legends: Darius lore explained appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 12:43 Uhr

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Keyboard manufacturer Wooting joins forces with TenZ

Image credit: Wooting Keyboard manufacturer Wooting has unveiled a collaboration with VALORANT content creator Tyson ‘TenZ‘ Van Ngo. The deal will see the two parties launch the Wooting 80HE TenZ Takeover keyboard, which has been tuned using the preferences of the former Sentinels player. Unveiled on January 6th, 2026, the keyboard comes in a sleek … Continued The post Keyboard manufacturer Wooting joins forces with TenZ appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 12:17 Uhr

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OG and SRG end partnership ahead of M7 World Championship

Image credit: OG Esports, SRG OG Esports has announced that it is concluding its partnership with the Selangor Football Club’s esports division, Selangor Red Giants (SRG). The announcement comes during the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) M7 World Championship, where SRG is set to compete in the Swiss Stage. In a post online, OG Esports … Continued The post OG and SRG end partnership ahead of M7 World Championship appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 11:27 Uhr

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FURIA holds top spot in January CS2 Valve Regional Standings

Image credit: StarLadder Brazilian esports organisation FURIA is first in the global Valve Regional Standings (VRS) for January 2026, keeping hold of the top spot it secured in November 2025. The January VRS holds significant value, determining the invitations for four Tier 1 CS2 events taking place over the next four months. Unveiled on January … Continued The post FURIA holds top spot in January CS2 Valve Regional Standings appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 11:10 Uhr

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Turkey tightens financial oversight as gambling crackdown expands

Image Credit: Engin Akyurt With new banking regulations that increase oversight of high-value money transfers, Turkey is stepping up its fight against financial crime and illegal gambling. Starting on January 1st, 2026, the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) will implement the regulations, which require banks to obtain detailed documentation for all transactions of ₺200,000 (£3,431) … Continued The post Turkey tightens financial oversight as gambling crackdown expands appeared fi

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 10:58 Uhr

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100 Thieves appoints NiceWigg as co-owner

Image Credit: 100 Thieves 100 Thieves has appointed Apex Legends and organization streamer Jack Martin, known online as NiceWigg, as a co-owner of the organisation. The announcement was first made by 100 Thieves in a post on X (formerly Twitter) with an attached announcement video, stating simply: “Welcome, co-owner.” This was followed shortly after by … Continued The post 100 Thieves appoints NiceWigg as co-owner appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 01:30 Uhr

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100 Thieves Roobet announces CS2 signings, roster missing just one player

Image Credit: 100 Thieves 100 Thieves Roobet has been announcing its new Counter-Strike 2 team after the organisation’s decision to return to the esports title. Graham ‘messioso’ Pitt and Sean ‘sgares’ Gares have been working on putting together a CS2 team for the 2026 season, and the three more players were announced today: Andre ‘Ag1l” Gil, William … Continued The post 100 Thieves Roobet announces CS2 signings, roster missing just one player appeared first on Esports In

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 21:00 Uhr

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New Apex Legends patch reworks Octane’s stim and buffs Newcastle

Image credit: Electronic Arts Respawn Entertainment has introduced a wave of balance changes in the latest Apex Legends update, along with the Winter Wipeout event. The new patch shakes up Octane’s gameplay with a stim rework, buffs other in-game legends such as Newcastle and Crypto, and brings additional changes that will impact both the casual … Continued The post New Apex Legends patch reworks Octane’s stim and buffs Newcastle appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 20:34 Uhr

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Streamer Forsen and Pobelter to compete in League of Legends’ NLC

Image credit: GG Talent Group Swedish streamer Sebastian ‘Forsen‘ Fors and former Team Liquid mid laner Eugene ‘Pobelter‘ Park will compete in Northern League of Legends Championship (NLC) 2026 Winter as part of a newly formed roster. The team, known as 4 Swines and a Bum, is the ninth team announced to take part in … Continued The post Streamer Forsen and Pobelter to compete in League of Legends’ NLC appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 19:04 Uhr

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Dota 2 world champion AdmiralBulldog puts TI 2013 ring up for sale

Image credit: EPICENTER Former Dota 2 professional player Henrik ‘AdmiralBulldog‘ Per Karl Ahnberg has revealed that he has put his championship ring, earned from winning The International 2013, up for sale. The champion of Dota 2’s tentpole tournament listed the ring on eBay on January 3rd in order to generate some cash. Alliance emerged victorious … Continued The post Dota 2 world champion AdmiralBulldog puts TI 2013 ring up for sale appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 18:27 Uhr

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Bigetron by Vitality reveals 2026 Honor of Kings roster

Image credit: Bigetron by Vitality Indonesian esports organisation Bigetron by Vitality has revealed its new Honor of Kings roster for the 2026 season. Four new esports athletes will join Bigetron by Vitality’s current jungler Yong ‘ZhanQ‘ Zhan Quan, who has played with the team since August 2024. A new Head Coach will also represent the … Continued The post Bigetron by Vitality reveals 2026 Honor of Kings roster appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 17:40 Uhr

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Which teams qualified for Call of Duty Challengers Elite 1?

Image credit: Call of Duty League After an action-packed weekend of online qualifiers, the 12 teams competing in the first Call of Duty Challengers Elite of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 season have been decided. Taking place from January 7th to 22nd, the season’s opening Elite event will see the top amateur teams … Continued The post Which teams qualified for Call of Duty Challengers Elite 1? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 16:56 Uhr

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How Marvel Rivals can leverage Avengers: Doomsday in 2026

Image credit: Marvel Studios / NetEase Games Avengers: Doomsday is the next major crossover event in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, scheduled for release on December 18 later this year. The movie allegedly revolves around Dr Doom, a villain from the far future who is attempting to kidnap the children of established heroes to destroy multiple … Continued The post How Marvel Rivals can leverage Avengers: Doomsday in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 16:37 Uhr

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BLAST Rivals Season 2 is heading to Hong Kong

Image Credits: @BLASTPremier Esports tournament organiser BLAST has unveiled that its BLAST Rivals Season 2 event will take place in Hong Kong from November 8th to November 15th. After hosting BLAST Rivals Fall earlier in November, the CS2 competition will once again return to the country. The event will feature a total of eight teams … Continued The post BLAST Rivals Season 2 is heading to Hong Kong appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 15:40 Uhr

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LCK 2026 Season Opening teams revealed

Image Credits: Riot Games Riot Games has revealed the participating players for the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) 2026 Season Opening. Five teams comprising of top LoL professionals will compete on January 9th, starting from 6 PM KST / 9 AM GMT in Seoul, South Korea. The Season Opening is a celebratory exhibition event … Continued The post LCK 2026 Season Opening teams revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 15:09 Uhr

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FlyQuest signs story to its Counter-Strike 2 roster

Image credit: PGL North American esports organisation FlyQuest has signed João ‘story‘ Vieira to its Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) roster, completing the lineup. The move follows the organisation’s decision to move Iulian ‘⁠regali⁠’ Harjău to the bench after he joined the team in December 2024. The roster change follows a disappointing end to what initially appeared to be a … Continued The post FlyQuest signs story to its Counter-Strike 2 roster appear

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 14:19 Uhr

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LCP unveils full 2026 format ahead of Split 1

Image Credits: Riot Games Riot Games has unveiled the full schedule and a detailed format for the 2026 League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP) season, set to begin on January 16th. The introduction of Championship Points, along with the addition of a Swiss Stage are the main highlights of the latest season. LCP 2026 will … Continued The post LCP unveils full 2026 format ahead of Split 1 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 14:10 Uhr

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Rainbow Six Mobile is on the way – Here are 10 things it needs to succeed

Rainbow Six Mobile art featuring two teams / Image credit: Ubisoft Rainbow Six Mobile is a handheld version of Siege X, launching on iOS and Android devices on February 23, 2026. With a few new maps and the Bomb Rush mode, Rainbow Six Mobile will feature never-before-seen content for Siege fans to enjoy, along with … Continued The post Rainbow Six Mobile is on the way – Here are 10 things it needs to succeed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 13:38 Uhr

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BC.Game acquires SAW CS2 trio to complete roster

Image credit: BC.Game BC.Game has signed the SAW trio of Christopher ‘MUTiRiS‘ Fernandes, Antonia ‘aragornN Barbosa, and Adones ‘krazy‘ Nobre to complete its Counter-Strike 2 line-up for 2026. As a result of securing the trio, the esports organisation has secured a core of players that ranked 18th in December 2025’s Valve Regional Standings (VRS). Unveiled … Continued The post BC.Game acquires SAW CS2 trio to complete roster appeared first on Esports Ins

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 12:38 Uhr

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LPL Split 1 2026 unveils format changes and increased Championship Points

Image credit: Riot Games Riot Games has revealed more details surrounding China’s LPL Split 1, which is set to commence on January 15th, 2026. This year, the LPL has updated its Group Stage format, alongside introducing increased Championship Points rewards that will take effect when the competition starts. The tournament will feature 14 LPL teams … Continued The post LPL Split 1 2026 unveils format changes and increased Championship Points appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 12:30 Uhr

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