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ESL unveils dates for ESL Pro Tour 2026 events

Image credit: Helena Kristiansson, ESL Esports tournament organiser ESL has unveiled the dates for the seven events forming the 2026 ESL Pro Tour calendar. The upcoming Tier 1 and Wildcard events for the long-standing Counter-Strike 2 esports circuit will take place across Europe, China and the Americas. Revealed on December 17th, 2025, the 2026 ESL … Continued The post ESL unveils dates for ESL Pro Tour 2026 events appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.12.2025 15:19 Uhr

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History of Counter-Strike scandals: All notable CS controversies explained

Image credit: Valve Cheating infects the pro scene with players like KQLY and emilio getting caught and handed down lifetime bans.   Match-Fixing uncovers an industry of pro CS players throwing matches for skins in an unregulated market.  Skins & Gambling: Unregulated betting of CS2 skins leads to content creators misleading their underage fans into gambling.  … Continued The post History of Counter-Strike scandals: All notable CS controversies explained appeared fi

Esports Insider 17.12.2025 14:50 Uhr

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5 esports games to look out for in 2026

2026 esports games (Invincible VS, 2XKO, and Deadlock) / Image credit: Skybound Games, Riot Games, Valve Longstanding esports games dominated 2025, such as Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends, Dota 2, and VALORANT. 2026 sees the release of many fighting games, like Invincible VS, 2XKO, and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. Valve’s Deadlock and FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods … Continued The post 5 esports games to look out for in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.12.2025 13:57 Uhr

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5 best CS2 matches of 2025

Image of IEM Melbourne 2025 stage illuminated with white lighting / Image credit: Lee Aik The best CS2 matches are based on their popularity, how closely contested they were, and the narrative surrounding the matches. Team Vitality has been dominant in 2025 and thus appears in a few of the best Counter-Strike matches. The Budapest … Continued The post 5 best CS2 matches of 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.12.2025 13:14 Uhr

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Call of Duty League releases 2026 team packs

Image credit: Activision The Call of Duty League (CDL) has launched team packs for all 12 franchises competing in the highest tier of Call of Duty esports. Each bundle includes home and away Operator skins featuring a franchise logo, along with a range of themed in-game items inspired by each of the 12 franchises. Released … Continued The post Call of Duty League releases 2026 team packs appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.12.2025 13:14 Uhr

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CS2 Budapest Major 2025: Playoff and grand final recap

FaZe made it to the grand finals all the way from Stage 1 / Image credit: Starladder Team Vitality defeated FaZe Clan to notch back-to-back Major victories. Team Spirit’s donk was the best player at the CS2 Budapest Major 2025, setting a record for the best Major performance in history with a 1.57 rating.  The … Continued The post CS2 Budapest Major 2025: Playoff and grand final recap appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.12.2025 12:50 Uhr

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Riot Games to share over $100m with 2025 VCT partner teams from in-game item sales

Image credit: Riot Games Riot Games has revealed that the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) will share over $100m (~£75m) in 2025 with its partner teams through in-game esports digital goods. As confirmed by Leo Faria, Global Head of VALORANT Esports, more than $86m (~£65m) of the shared revenue was generated directly from esports digital item … Continued The post Riot Games to share over $100m with 2025 VCT partner teams from in-game item sales appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.12.2025 12:21 Uhr

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SUPERVIVE will end live-service in 2026

Image credit: Theorycraft Games Theorycraft Games has announced that it will end live-service for its MOBA battle royale, SUPERVIVE, next year. Jessica Nam, Executive Producer of SUPERVIVE, shared that the game will be sunset on February 26th, 2026. In the latest Fireside Chat, Nam said: “As time has gone on, it’s become clear that our … Continued The post SUPERVIVE will end live-service in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.12.2025 12:00 Uhr

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LOS Grandes returns to CBLOL for 2026 season

Image credit: LOS Grandes Brazilian esports organisation LOS Grandes has returned to CBLOL as a guest team for the 2026 season. The organisation returns to South America’s top League of Legends competition following Isurus vacating its guest slot in early December. Unveiled on December 16th, 2025, the return of LOS Grandes to the CBLOL comes … Continued The post LOS Grandes returns to CBLOL for 2026 season appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.12.2025 11:32 Uhr

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0.03% of CS2 players earn StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 diamond coin

Image credit: StarLadder Thanks to an unpredictable StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, just 0.03% of Counter-Strike 2 players who took part in the title’s Pick ‘Em challenges earned a Diamond Coin. As a result, the Budapest Major Diamond Coin has become the second-rarest Pick ‘Em reward from the past five Counter-Strike Majors. According to data from … Continued The post 0.03% of CS2 players earn StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 diamond coin appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.12.2025 11:13 Uhr

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Sportradar adds former Flutter CEO Breon Corcoran to its board

Image Credit: Sportradar Breon Corcoran, a seasoned businessman and former CEO of Flutter Entertainment and Paddy Power Betfair, has joined Sportradar’s board of directors. With effect from December 11th, the sports data and technology company announced that Corcoran was elected to the board, increasing the group’s leadership as it pursues its strategy of global expansion. … Continued The post Sportradar adds former Flutter CEO Breon Corcoran to its board appeared first on Espo

Esports Insider 17.12.2025 11:02 Uhr

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2XKO developer update details Caitlyn design, console release, and upcoming esports plans

Image Credit: Riot Games Riot Games’ upcoming fighting game 2XKO is set to receive a console release window update in January, while longer-term gameplay adjustments — including changes to combo length — are already in development, according to a recent developer update. The details were shared by Shaun ‘Unconkable’ Rivera, Game Director and Gameplay Design … Continued The post 2XKO developer update details Caitlyn design, console release, and upcoming esports plans appeared first on Espor

Esports Insider 17.12.2025 03:48 Uhr

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Team Liquid announces official Blacklyte gaming chair

Image Credit: Blacklyte Team Liquid has announced its own official Blacklyte chair featuring the organisation’s logo and other special touches. The Blacklyte chair, known as the Athena Pro Team Liquid Edition, is now available for purchase. It’s currently priced at $619 (~£461). Team Liquid x Blacklyte Chair Earlier this year, Blacklyte announced a partnership with … Continued The post Team Liquid announces official Blacklyte gaming chair appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.12.2025 01:42 Uhr

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Red Bull releases documentary on Tekken legend Arslan Ash

Image Credit: @HELLOITSLI Red Bull has released a documentary on the top Tekken 8 player in the world, titled ‘The Story of Arslan Ash, King of Tekken.’ “Arslan Ash didn’t just rise to the top of Tekken, he rewrote what greatness looks like,” Red Bull stated. “From humble beginnings in Pakistan to dominating the world’s … Continued The post Red Bull releases documentary on Tekken legend Arslan Ash appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 21:53 Uhr

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Ubisoft unveils Rainbow Six Siege esports roadmap for 2026

Image Credit: Ubisoft Entertainment SA Ubisoft has announced a sweeping overhaul of the Rainbow Six Siege esports ecosystem for the 2026 season, outlining a year-long global calendar designed to create a clearer qualification path and more consistent competition across all tiers. According to an announcement published on Ubisoft’s official Rainbow Six Esports blog on December … Continued The post Ubisoft unveils Rainbow Six Siege esports roadmap for 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 21:34 Uhr

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92 year old crowned champion at Tekken 8 tournament

Japanese esports association Care has held a Tekken 8 tournament exclusively for senior citizens, with a 92-year-old competitor taking first place. Reported by Japanese outlet Game*Spark, the event marked Care’s 12th biannual esports tournament and was livestreamed on the association’s official YouTube channel. The competition featured eight players, all of whom qualified through regional events … Continued The post 92 year old crowned champion at Tekken 8 tournament appeared first on Espo

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 21:31 Uhr

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Rainbow Six Mobile launches in February 2026

Image credit: Ubisoft Ubisoft has revealed the global release date of Rainbow Six Mobile, scheduled to launch on February 23rd, 2026. The mobile version of the tactical first-person shooter will be available worldwide on iOS and Android devices as a free-to-play title. Ubisoft released a nearly one-minute trailer online outlining the highly anticipated global release … Continued The post Rainbow Six Mobile launches in February 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 21:25 Uhr

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LEC Versus 2026: teams, format and players to watch

Image credit: Riot Games The 2026 League of Legends season begins with a brand-new first-quarter tournament. LEC Versus replaces LEC Winter and features all ten partner teams in addition to two invited teams from the EMEA Regional Leagues. From the tournament format, schedule, and players to watch, Esports Insider breaks down everything there is to … Continued The post LEC Versus 2026: teams, format and players to watch appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 18:53 Uhr

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Which Dota 2 teams made it to DreamLeague Season 27 Playoffs?

Image credit: Valve, ESL Gaming DreamLeague Season 27’s Group Stage has concluded, and the final eight teams have been decided for the Playoffs. The remaining Dota 2 teams will compete for a spot in the Grand Finals, hoping to secure crucial ESL Pro Tour points and the lion’s share of a $1m (~£745,000) prize pool. … Continued The post Which Dota 2 teams made it to DreamLeague Season 27 Playoffs? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 18:18 Uhr

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Vietnam defeat Laos to take gold in SEA Games Arena of Valor women’s event

Image credit: SEA Games Vietnam has secured a gold medal in the SEA Games 2025 after a dominant performance in the Arena of Valor women’s event. The 33rd SEA Games, taking place right now in Thailand, features esports as a medal category for the fourth consecutive edition. Vietnam entered the women’s tournament as clear favourites … Continued The post Vietnam defeat Laos to take gold in SEA Games Arena of Valor women’s event appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 17:44 Uhr

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“I was kind of lucky”: How Fehmi Atalar won the Red Bull Tetris 2025 World Finals

Image Credits: Red Bull December 13th was a historic day in the history of Tetris as Fehmi Atalar from Turkey lifted the 2025 Red Bull Tetris World Final trophy in Dubai. With the Final taking place at the Dubai Frame, the esports event featured over 60 National Finalists from across the world, with Peru’s Leo … Continued The post “I was kind of lucky”: How Fehmi Atalar won the Red Bull Tetris 2025 World Finals appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 17:29 Uhr

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League of Legends pros: Who’s the best in each role?

Image credit: Riot Games We ranked this list of the best League of Legends players on individual accolades, team trophies, and consistency across 2025. The best players are debatable, with some roles having many players of comparable skill. Our best players per role are: Zeus (top), Choovy (mid), Tarzan (jungle), Ruler (ADC), and Keria (support). … Continued The post League of Legends pros: Who’s the best in each role? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 16:34 Uhr

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PGL partners with Secretlab for 2026 season

Image credit: PGL Esports tournament organiser PGL has partnered with gaming furniture manufacturer Secretlab for the 2026 season. As part of the deal, the manufacturer will provide on-stage and practice setups across all of PGL’s tournaments taking place over the next 12 months. Secretlab will provide a range of items that form its On-Stage Standard … Continued The post PGL partners with Secretlab for 2026 season appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 15:28 Uhr

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Aurora Gaming returns to Apex Legends esports

Image credit: Aurora Gaming Serbian esports organisation Aurora Gaming has announced its return to Apex Legends esports with the signing of the former NAVI roster. The trio of Jose ‘Uxako‘ Llosa, Filipe ‘Hiarka‘ Morgado, and Anton ‘Slab‘ Eklundh will represent the organisation at the upcoming Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Championship. Unveiled on December 15th, … Continued The post Aurora Gaming returns to Apex Legends esports appeared first on Espo

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 15:04 Uhr

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