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League of Legends First Stand 2026: teams, format, schedule and more

The 2026 international League of Legends esports season is kicking off with First Stand next week. For many teams, the tournament offers an early chance to make a statement on the global stage while securing crucial advantages for their region ahead of MSI 2026 later this year. But for fans, keeping up with every major … Continued The post League of Legends First Stand 2026: teams, format, schedule and more appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 18:52 Uhr

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Team Vitality leaves StarCraft II esports

French esports organisation Team Vitality has announced its exit from the StarCraft II esports scene after two years. The organisation entered the real-time strategy (RTS) title in 2024, recruiting four South Korean players to compete in high-profile tournaments. In a video posted on social media, the organisation thanked the trio of Cho ‘Maru‘ Seong-ju, Kim … Continued The post Team Vitality leaves StarCraft II esports appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 18:18 Uhr

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BLAST Bounty returns to Malta in 2027

Esports tournament organiser BLAST has announced that its BLAST Bounty Counter-Strike 2 tournament will return to Malta in 2027. Taking place from January 11th to 24th, the Tier 1 tournament will feature a revamped format, replacing the online phase with more LAN matches. A New Format Instead of 32 teams starting the tournament in a … Continued The post BLAST Bounty returns to Malta in 2027 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 18:13 Uhr

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FlyQuest launches International Women’s Day apparel collection

North American esports organisation FlyQuest has launched a special apparel collection to celebrate International Women’s Day. According to the official announcement, a portion of proceeds will be dedicated to supporting women building careers in gaming.  With this initiative, FlyQuest aims to highlight presence of women across esports and gaming while also providing financial support for … Continued The post FlyQuest launches International Women’s Day apparel collection appeared fir

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 17:05 Uhr

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StarLadder reveals details on Stake Ranked Episode 2

Esports tournament organiser StarLadder has shared details on the second edition of its Stake Ranked Counter-Strike 2 tournament circuit. Taking place from May 27th to 30th, the Tier 2 tournament sees teams competing for a $100,000 (~£74,893) prize pool. Revealed on March 6th, Stake Ranked Episode 2 follows a similar format to the first tournament, … Continued The post StarLadder reveals details on Stake Ranked Episode 2 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 16:04 Uhr

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VALORANT and CS2 among Gamescom LAN 2026 title line-up

German gaming festival Gamescom has announced a wide range of esports tournaments that will be featured at this year’s Gamescom LAN. Taking place from March 20th to 22nd in Cologne, Germany, the event features 14 tournaments across a variety of genres. Revealed on March 6th, the tournaments are split into two tiers, with tier 1 … Continued The post VALORANT and CS2 among Gamescom LAN 2026 title line-up appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 14:20 Uhr

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100 Thieves brings Crazy Thieves roster back for ALGS Year 6

100 Thieves has announced that the Crazy Thieves roster will return for the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 6 circuit. Players Noyan ‘Genburten‘ Ozkose, Evan ‘Verhulst‘ Verhulst, and in-game leader Josue ‘Phony‘ Daniel Ruiz will once again represent Crazy Thieves in upcoming Apex Legends tournaments. Crazy Thieves is a collaboration between esports organisations 100 … Continued The post 100 Thieves brings Crazy Thieves roster back for ALGS Year 6

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 14:01 Uhr

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FalleN to miss ESL Pro League Season 23 playoffs

FURIA in-game leader Gabriel ‘FalleN‘ Toledo has revealed that he will miss the ESL Pro League Season 23 playoffs if the team advances from Stage 2 of the Counter-Strike 2 event. FalleN revealed that he has a personal commitment that clashes with the final stage of the Tier 1 event taking place from March 13th … Continued The post FalleN to miss ESL Pro League Season 23 playoffs appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 12:58 Uhr

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Xbox teases next console, dubbed Project Helix

Xbox has given fans a first glimpse into its next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix. Though the official name has yet to be announced, a teaser trailer was posted on Xbox’s official social media account, where the codename, logo and some information were revealed. More details were shared in a separate post by Asha Sharma, CEO … Continued The post Xbox teases next console, dubbed Project Helix appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 12:19 Uhr

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Top Esports LPL player under investigation for integrity concerns

Chinese esports organisation Top Esports has confirmed an ongoing investigation surrounding its League of Legends LPL player Yang ‘naiyou‘ Zijian. According to an official statement posted on the team’s Weibo account, Top Esports’ jungler is currently under investigation following ‘unusual performance’ and potential violations of fair play. The statement explains that the club has discovered … Continued The post Top Esports LPL player under investigation

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 11:55 Uhr

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ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2 teams set

After five days of online action, the teams competing in Stage 2 of ESL Pro League Season 23 are now set. Of the 16 teams competing in the opening stage, eight have advanced to join the world’s best Counter-Strike teams in the next set of online matches to determine which make it to the playoffs. … Continued The post ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2 teams set appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 11:27 Uhr

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Method partners with SCAN for Race to World First

British esports organisation Method has announced a partnership with hardware supplier SCAN Computers. The deal will see SCAN collaborate with Method throughout World of Warcraft’s Midnight Season 1. Specifically, it will focus on Race to World First, a competitive event centred on defeating new expansion raids in the latest WoW expansion. Its latest edition officially kicks off on … Continued The post Method partners with SCAN for Race to World First appeared first on Esports Inside

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 11:13 Uhr

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LCK signs new partnership with Gillette

Korean League of Legends competition LCK has announced a new partnership with North American personal care brand Gillette. Even though the scope of the collaboration and financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, Gillette will be joining ahead of the start of the LCK 2026 season, which is set to start next month. The … Continued The post LCK signs new partnership with Gillette appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 10:56 Uhr

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Oddin.gg 2025 esports betting review reveals market maturity

Esports betting provider Oddin.gg has put out its second annual Esports Betting Review, which looks at how the industry changed in 2025 based on bets made through its global partner network. The report, in particular, highlights five top games: Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, VALORANT, and, for the first time, Mobile Legends: Bang … Continued The post Oddin.gg 2025 esports betting review reveals market maturity appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 09:43 Uhr

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Betr and Polymarket team up to bring prediction markets to users

Betr has signed a multi-year deal with Polymarket to add prediction market products directly to the Betr app. The rollout will start in 2026 and will give Betr’s users across the US access to event contracts in sports, politics, culture, and other areas. The Growing Predictions Market The partnership comes at a time when prediction … Continued The post Betr and Polymarket team up to bring prediction markets to users appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 09:31 Uhr

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Team Vitality signs 2024 French chess champion Jules Moussard

French esports organisation Team Vitality has announced that it has signed former AEGIS player and 2024 French chess champion Jules Moussard. He will join Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, who has renewed his contract, to represent Team Vitality in upcoming Chess tournaments in 2026. Grandmaster Jules Moussard is best known for his win in the 2024 French Chess … Continued The post Team Vitality signs 2024 French chess champion Jules Moussard appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 18:46 Uhr

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“I am open to coaching:” Call of Duty champion Kenny sheds light on future

Former Call of Duty world champion Kenny ‘Kenny‘ Williams has opened up on his future plans following his recent departure from Los Angeles Thieves. After parting ways with the Call of Duty League (CDL) franchise in February, Kenny has expressed his interest in transitioning into a coaching role. During a recent live stream, Kenny revealed … Continued The post “I am open to coaching:” Call of Duty champion Kenny sheds light on future appeared first on Esports Inside

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 18:43 Uhr

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VALORANT characters list: all agents by role and release order

VALORANT boasts an expansive roster of playable characters called “agents,” each with their own unique ability kits, personalities, and backstories. Since launch, Riot has steadily brought new additions almost every Episode, keeping the meta fresh and exciting. In this guide, we’ll tell you how many agents there currently are, provide a release timeline, the full … Continued The post VALORANT characters list: all agents by role and release order appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 18:24 Uhr

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SNK Championship Series returns for 2026

SNK Corporation has announced the return of the SNK Championship Series (SCS) for 2026, introducing a range of format changes. This year’s circuit, beginning on March 27th, will feature tournaments for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and The King of Fighters XV. Revealed on March 5th, this year’s SNK Championship Series has added prize … Continued The post SNK Championship Series returns for 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 18:23 Uhr

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Samsung named monitor partner of Metizport’s CS2 team

Norwegian esports organisation Metizport has announced a major partnership with tech giant Samsung. Samsung has become the official monitor and memory partner of Metizport’s Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) team for 2026. As a result of the collaboration, Metizport’s CS2 training facilities will be equipped with Samsung OLED Monitors. The Samsung Odyssey OLED logo will also be … Continued The post Samsung named monitor partner of Metizport’s CS2 team appeared first on Esports Insid

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 17:42 Uhr

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HEROIC stuns Parivision to qualify for ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2

HEROIC have secured a place in Stage 2 of ESL Pro League Season 23 after stunning Parivision in the fifth round of Stage 1. The Norwegian organisation swept aside the BLAST Bounty Season 1 winners 2-0 to advance to the next phase of online matches. HEROIC headed into the best-of-three with nothing to lose and … Continued The post HEROIC stuns Parivision to qualify for ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 17:27 Uhr

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Team Liquid and Marvel Rivals unveils gear and apparel collection

Team Liquid has revealed a themed apparel and gear collection in collaboration with hero shooter game Marvel Rivals. The new merchandise blends Team Liquid branding with characters and themes from the Marvel Rivals’ universe. The collection features a mix of clothing and gaming accessories aimed at both esports and Marvel fans. According to the organisation, … Continued The post Team Liquid and Marvel Rivals unveils gear and apparel collection appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 16:33 Uhr

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Chess.com reveals Naroditsky Memorial Rapid and Blitz tournament

Chess.com has unveiled the Naroditsky Memorial Rapid and Blitz tournament, serving as a tribute to the late American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky. Organised by the Charlotte Chess Center Foundation, the event will run from July 3rd to 5th, 2026 at the Marriot City Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. According to the official blog post, … Continued The post Chess.com reveals Naroditsky Memorial Rapid and Blitz tournament appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 16:10 Uhr

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Team Elevate launches gaming house in Brazil

North American esports organisation Team Elevate has announced the launch of a dedicated gaming house in São Paulo, Brazil. Known as Rebellion, the facility will act as the organisation’s headquarters and training venue for its rosters competing in a range of titles. Announced in a video on social media, the facility features a range of … Continued The post Team Elevate launches gaming house in Brazil appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 15:28 Uhr

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