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VCT EMEA Kickoff breaks down format, schedule and opening matches

Image credit: Riot Games VALORANT has revealed the format, schedule and ticket sale details for its VCT EMEA 2026 Kickoff event. From January 20th until February 12th, 12 teams will be competing for Championship points as well as the opportunity to represent EMEA at VCT Masters Santiago in February. VCT EMEA is part of Riot … Continued The post VCT EMEA Kickoff breaks down format, schedule and opening matches appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 16:13 Uhr

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Ninjas in Pyjamas unveils revamped LPL 2026 roster

Image Credit: @NIPLoL Global esports organisation Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) has officially announced its full LPL line-up for the 2026 competitive League of Legends season. The new roster will include two Korean imports, top laner Yoon ‘HOYA‘ Yong-ho and Koo ‘Guwon‘ Kwan-mo, alongside the Chinese trio of mid laner Yang ‘Care‘ Jie, ADC player Zou … Continued The post Ninjas in Pyjamas unveils revamped LPL 2026 roster appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 16:06 Uhr

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EA Sports to host Madden Bowl 2026 finals during Super Bowl LX week

Image credit: EA Sports EA Sports has announced that the finals of the Madden Championship Series (MCS) will head to San Francisco, California. The conclusion of the $1m (~£747,540) Madden NFL 26 esports circuit forms part of EA Sports’ slate of activations taking place during Super Bowl LX week, running from February 8th, 2026. Top … Continued The post EA Sports to host Madden Bowl 2026 finals during Super Bowl LX week appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 13:59 Uhr

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Japanese Rapper OZWorld to headline ALGS Championship

Image credit: Electronic Arts Electronic Arts (EA) has revealed that Japanese rapper Reo ‘OZWorld‘ Okuma will headline the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Championship next year. The hip-hop artist will perform at the Daiwa House Premist Dome in Sapporo, Japan, for the opening ceremony. OZWorld, formerly known as ‘R’kuma‘, is a rapper from Kadena, Okinawa … Continued The post Japanese Rapper OZWorld to headline ALGS Championship appeared first on Esports Ins

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 13:36 Uhr

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Is esports viewership on the rise in 2025? A deep dive into viewer count

VALORANT pros lined up side-by-side / Image credit: Riot Games Esports viewership has been on the rise for decades, though the early 2020s mark a sharp increase in fans of competitive gaming. Millions of people around the world tuned into hundreds of competitions streamed throughout 2025. Based on major tournaments throughout 2025 and their counterparts … Continued The post Is esports viewership on the rise in 2025? A deep dive into viewer count appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 13:18 Uhr

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Got7 BamBam to perform at PUBG Global Championship 2025 opening ceremony

Image Credit: PUBG/@bambam1a/Instagram KRAFTON has announced that artist and Got7 member Kunpimook ‘BamBam’ Bhuwakul will perform at the 2025 PUBG Global Championship (PGC) Opening Ceremony. Announced through a release, the rapper and singer will have a special two-song performance created for PUBG fans. Taking place at the Siam Paragon in Bangkok, Thailand, the PGC is … Continued The post Got7 BamBam to perform at PUBG Global Championship 2025 opening ceremony appeared first o

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 12:51 Uhr

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Overwatch 2 Season 20: All battle pass rewards

Cold weather and icy winters are the themes of the season 20 battle pass / Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment Overwatch 2 Season 20 has an all-new battle pass with both premium and free tiers.  There are eight tiers in the season 20 battle pass, as is usually the case with each new season.  The theme … Continued The post Overwatch 2 Season 20: All battle pass rewards appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 12:38 Uhr

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Washington State rules online prediction markets are illegal

Image Credit: Josh Fields Online prediction-market wagering is prohibited throughout the state, according to a formal statement from the Washington State Gambling Commission. The regulator released guidelines clarifying that, in accordance with current Washington law, offering event-based contracts or taking part in these prediction markets is illegal gambling. The Commission noted in its notice that … Continued The post Washington State rules online prediction markets are illegal appeared

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 12:19 Uhr

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League of Legends Riftbound will launch in French mid-2026

Image Credit: Riot Games Riot Games and UVS Games have unveiled that TCG (Trading Card Game) Riftbound will add French as an officially supported language. Announced during the Teamfight Tactics Paris Open, the publisher will initially roll out French translations of Riftbound: Origins, the first expansion set, around mid-2026. This will then be followed by … Continued The post League of Legends Riftbound will launch in French mid-2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 12:07 Uhr

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Battlefield REDSEC Elite Series postponed

Image credit: Electronic Arts Electronic Arts (EA) has announced the postponement of the Battlefield REDSEC Elite Series due to the result of an ‘unforeseen technical issue.’ The delay will impact all three participating regions for the Elite Series, including Americas, EMEA, and APAC. In a statement on social media, Battlefield’s official account wrote: “After a … Continued The post Battlefield REDSEC Elite Series postponed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 11:49 Uhr

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Valve bans CS2 skin gambling and case opening sites from jerseys at events

Image credit: StarLadder Valve has applied an update to the Counter-Strike 2 Tournament Operating Requirements (TOR) alongside adjusting its Limited Game Tournament License, restricting how companies can use its intellectual property (IP). As a result of the change, CS2 tournament organisers are now required to stop teams from promoting skin betting and case-opening websites through … Continued The post Valve bans CS2 skin gambling and case opening sites from jerseys at events appeared fir

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 11:27 Uhr

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Danish Gambling Authority reports drop in October betting spend

Image credit: Shutterstock October 2025 saw a significant year-over-year decline in total gambling expenditures in Denmark, primarily due to a sharp drop in betting activity. According to data released by the Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden), the total amount spent on gambling for the month was DKK 599m (£70m), a decrease of 3.4% from October 2024. … Continued The post Danish Gambling Authority reports drop in October betting spend appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 11:17 Uhr

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Arc Raiders Expedition controversy explained: Is it worth resetting?

Is everyone ready to send their raider on a one-way trip? / Image credit: Embark Arc Raiders’ Expedition Project is a voluntary wipe system with permanent rewards, like skill points and stash space. The resource grind and high stash value requirements, combined with a short announcement, riled up the community. The Expedition is further instilling … Continued The post Arc Raiders Expedition controversy explained: Is it worth resetting? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 10.12.2025 20:25 Uhr

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Could Australia’s under-16 social media ban affect esports?

An Esports Insider Illustration, Image credit: Canva, Valve As of December 10th, 2025, the Australian government’s social media ban for under-16s has taken effect, restricting how children engage with some of the most popular online platforms. With various social media apps and streaming sites included in the list of affected platforms, Esports Insider looks at … Continued The post Could Australia’s under-16 social media ban affect esports? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 10.12.2025 19:08 Uhr

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ActiveVoices secures multi-year AI dubbing agreement with unnamed global media rights company

Image credit: OverActive Media ActiveVoices, an AI-powered content distribution platform owned by OverActive Media, has secured a multi-year dubbing agreement with an unnamed global media rights company. The deal will see the platform provide a range of services for the unnamed UK-based company’s ‘international catalogue’ of content. According to a release, ActiveVoices will provide translation, … Continued The post ActiveVoices secures multi-year AI dubbing agreement wit

Esports Insider 10.12.2025 18:31 Uhr

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Rainbow Six launches new LOUD, FURIA and M80 Share Bundles

Image Credits: Ubisoft Ubisoft has revealed its latest Share Bundles for Rainbow Six Siege X (R6), themed around competitive esports teams. The bundles include coloured drones, gun charms and operator card backgrounds inspired by teams LOUD, M80, and FURIA Esports (FURIA). The 2025 Support Kits are available to purchase through the official web shop for … Continued The post Rainbow Six launches new LOUD, FURIA and M80 Share Bundles appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 10.12.2025 17:56 Uhr

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Jankos returns to G2 Esports as a content creator

Image Credit: G2 Esports European esports organisation G2 Esports has announced Marcin ‘Jankos‘ Jankowski as its latest content creator. One of League of Legends’ most iconic figures in the European esports scene returns to G2 three years after he last played for the team. In this new role, Jankos will support G2’s content strategy and … Continued The post Jankos returns to G2 Esports as a content creator appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 10.12.2025 17:51 Uhr

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Team Vitality earns over $700,000 through ESL and BLAST 2025 incentive programmes

Image credit: Michal Konkol, BLAST French esports organisation Team Vitality has earned over $700,000 (~£525,117) through ESL‘s and BLAST‘s revenue-sharing initiatives. The programmes operated by the tournament organisers offered teams that regularly compete in their Counter-Strike 2 tournaments a chance to earn additional revenue in addition to prize money. Both initiatives from ESL and BLAST … Continued The post Team Vitality earns over $700,000 through ESL and BLAST 2025 inc

Esports Insider 10.12.2025 17:42 Uhr

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NAVI launches its own payment card with Visa and PrivatBank

Image Credit: Natus Vincere Ukrainian esports organisation Natus Vincere (NAVI) has officially launched an official payment card in partnership with Visa and PrivatBank. According to the announcement, users will be able to use a NAVI-branded card to make purchases while also getting access to cashback benefits and other bonuses. To get the card, users must … Continued The post NAVI launches its own payment card with Visa and PrivatBank appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 10.12.2025 16:27 Uhr

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TheShy takes temporary break from League of Legends esports

Image Credit: Invictus Gaming Korean top laner Kang ‘TheShy‘ Seung-lok will be taking a temporary break from competitive League of Legends. The announcement came from his team, Invictus Gaming (IG), on social media. As a result, TheShy will not be representing the team for the start of the 2026 LPL season. This is the second … Continued The post TheShy takes temporary break from League of Legends esports appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 10.12.2025 15:55 Uhr

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The good and bad of being a pro CS2 player: Counter-Strike as a career

Image credit: Blix.gg Professional CS2 players have turned their passion into a high-paying career. Pro players get unique opportunities to travel and experience culture.  The job also comes with high pressure and long hours.  Careers don’t last long, and we often see Pros retiring early. It’s the dream of children growing up in nowadays seeing … Continued The post The good and bad of being a pro CS2 player: Counter-Strike as a career appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 10.12.2025 15:36 Uhr

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TenZ postpones VALORANT Community Awards until February 2026

Image credit: X/TenZOfficial VALORANT esports personality Tyson ‘TenZ‘ Van Ngo has postponed the inaugural edition of the VALORANT Community Awards Show until 2026. The awards ceremony, announced in collaboration with Riot Games and Red Bull, was set to take place on December 15th in Los Angeles, California. Revealed on November 19th, the VALORANT Community Awards … Continued The post TenZ postpones VALORANT Community Awards until February 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider

Esports Insider 10.12.2025 15:24 Uhr

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How Marvel Rivals Season 5.5 will impact esports

Image credit: NetEase Games NetEase has announced Marvel Rivals Season 5.5, bringing new content to the hero shooter on December 12th. The mid-season update introduces a new hero, Rogue, alongside other changes such as Team-Up rotations, balance adjustments, and more. Marvel Rivals Season 5.5 has the tendency to shake up both the casual and competitive … Continued The post How Marvel Rivals Season 5.5 will impact esports appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 10.12.2025 15:22 Uhr

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Fortnite OG Season 7: Everything we know about the festive update

There is plenty of fun, returning content going live in Fortnite OG Season 7 / Image credit: Epic Games Fortnite OG Season 7 is set to release on December 11, 2025.  The new OG season will bring back Chapter 1, Season 7, items such as balloons, stink bombs and the X-4 Stormwing plane.  Some of … Continued The post Fortnite OG Season 7: Everything we know about the festive update appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 10.12.2025 13:02 Uhr

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