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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 The organisation announced the duo’s departure through a blog post, sharing that they will no longer represent Man City Esports following the end of their contracts.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Image credit: Geekay Esports League of Legends Esports Arabia has shared that Geekay Esports has withdrawn from the Arabian League, one of Riot Games’ EMEA regional leagues.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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Fnatic releases R6 roster, plans to undergo major reset

Image credit: Fnatic Fnatic has announced that it is parting ways with its Rainbow Six Siege X roster following a review into its Year 10 performance. Alongside releasing its players, the UK organisation mentioned that it will also ‘take some time’ to reset its roster as Fnatic explores its ‘next steps in the title’. As … Continued The post Fnatic releases R6 roster, plans to undergo major reset appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.12.2025 13:21 Uhr

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Best marksmen in MLBB: 10 shooters for the win

Image credit: Moonton Marksmen in MLBB are also known as Gold Laners or ADC (Attack Damage Carry).  These are ranged heroes that primarily rely on raw attack damage.  The best marksmen in MLBB offer versatility, damage, and at least one escape mechanic.  Marksmen are initially weak and need a good farm to buy items.  A … Continued The post Best marksmen in MLBB: 10 shooters for the win appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.12.2025 12:59 Uhr

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5 ways VALORANT can improve in 2026

Image credit: Riot Games VALORANT, developed by Riot Games, debuted in 2020 for PC, followed by PlayStation 5 and Xbox in 2024. It’s a free-to-play first-person shooter title that requires players to work in teams to complete certain objectives by picking from 28 Agents with unique abilities. VALORANT Mobile was launched in China in mid-2025 … Continued The post 5 ways VALORANT can improve in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.12.2025 12:32 Uhr

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Unicorns of Love announces crowdfunding effort for 11% of the organisation

The EU LCS 2017 Spring Finals between Unicorns of Love and G2 Esports. Image credit: Riot Games German esports organisation Unicorns of Love has announced that it is offering up to 11% of the company through a crowdfunding campaign. Utilising crowdfunding platform Crowdcube, early access registration is open with the round expected to start ‘in … Continued The post Unicorns of Love announces crowdfunding effort for 11% of the organisation appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.12.2025 11:56 Uhr

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Nongshim RedForce secures partnership with streaming platform CHZZK

Image credit: Nongshim Redforce Korean esports organisation Nongshim Redforce has announced a partnership with Naver streaming platform CHZZK. The collaboration will feature exclusive content and IP-based collaborations across the organisations’ esports rosters for the 2026 season. The announcement revealed that the collaboration will cover MOBA title League of Legends, tactical shooter VALORANT, and sports simulator … Continued The post Nongshim RedForce secures partnership with str

Esports Insider 30.12.2025 11:41 Uhr

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Pioneer becomes new CEO of BetBoom Team

Image credit: BetBoom Team BetBoom Team has announced that Artem ‘Pioneer‘ Saveliev has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the esports organisation. The move follows the departure of former CEO, Alexander ‘Dyrem‘ Sevirinov, who stepped down from the position after leading BetBoom Team since 2023. Pioneer previously served as the Head … Continued The post Pioneer becomes new CEO of BetBoom Team appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.12.2025 18:23 Uhr

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