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Karmine Corp sweep MVK to reach first Worlds Swiss Stage and draw Anyone’s Legend

Karmine Corp beat MVK Esports 3-0 to take the last Swiss Stage place at Worlds 2026. The French organisation becomes Europe's third team in the main event and opens against the LPL Split 3 champions. The post Karmine Corp sweep MVK to reach first Worlds Swiss Stage and draw Anyone’s Legend appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 20.10.2026 12:51 Uhr

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Two new routes widen EWC 2027 qualification pathways

EWC 2027 qualifiers add Direct and Satellite routes, targeting 1.8m players through more than 400 events on the road to the Esports World Cup. The post Two new routes widen EWC 2027 qualification pathways appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 20.10.2026 10:00 Uhr

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Kalshi esports volume reached $1.73 billion in twelve months 

On Kalshi, in no month prior to October 2025 did esports contracts trade more than $0.4 million. In August 2026, they peaked at $391 million on the platform . In the twelve months to September, esports volume on the platform totalled $1.73 billion. It’s a small part of a vastly larger machine, but it’s enough … Continued The post Kalshi esports volume reached $1.73 billion in twelve months  appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.10.2026 16:35 Uhr

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LOUD make VALORANT history with second Champions title

VALORANT Champions 2026 saw LOUD beat Team Vitality 3-1, set a 1.49m peak and become the first two-time VALORANT Champions winners. The post LOUD make VALORANT history with second Champions title appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.10.2026 10:00 Uhr

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Report: VCT 2027–2028 lists eight partners per region

The VCT 2027–2028 report outlines 32 partner slots, open qualifiers and an EMEA list still being updated as teams are reported. The post Report: VCT 2027–2028 lists eight partners per region appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.10.2026 08:14 Uhr

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Sato plan puts babybay’s VCT China options in focus

Babybay VCT China options are under consideration after G2 reportedly plans a 2027 replacement, with no team or transfer confirmed. The post Sato plan puts babybay’s VCT China options in focus appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.10.2026 08:19 Uhr

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Paris unrest leaves Team Vitality’s V.Hive closed

Team Vitality says its V.Hive venue in Paris was looted during unrest, with trophies and equipment stolen and the site remaining closed. The post Paris unrest leaves Team Vitality’s V.Hive closed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.10.2026 08:14 Uhr

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Austin to host VCT 2027 Champions for first time

The VCT 2027 schedule spans 15 cities, with Austin hosting Champions and open teams receiving financial support across the season. The post Austin to host VCT 2027 Champions for first time appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.10.2026 20:00 Uhr

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Suspension posts make 2xplayN’s ESIC competition ban permanent

The 2xplayN lifetime ban follows posts during his CS2 suspension, while ESIC plans referrals to Valve, government agencies and law enforcement. The post Suspension posts make 2xplayN’s ESIC competition ban permanent appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.10.2026 10:00 Uhr

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Malr1ne joins Liquid as Nisha steps away from Dota 2

The Team Liquid roster adds former Falcons mid laner Malr1ne for the 2026-2027 Dota 2 season after Nisha steps away from competition. The post Malr1ne joins Liquid as Nisha steps away from Dota 2 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.10.2026 20:00 Uhr

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FIFAe Finals postponed on eve of Jeddah tournament

The FIFAe Finals are postponed one day before Jeddah’s event, with no replacement date or venue announced after Japan and Brazil withdrew. The post FIFAe Finals postponed on eve of Jeddah tournament appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.10.2026 10:00 Uhr

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Only one Dane remains in Astralis’ new CS2 lineup

Astralis roster now has one Dane after siuhy and cmtry joined, completing the organisation’s first international Counter-Strike 2 lineup. The post Only one Dane remains in Astralis’ new CS2 lineup appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.10.2026 20:00 Uhr

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Eight teams chase $1m at Thunderpick World Championship in Malta

Thunderpick World Championship 2026 brings eight CS2 teams to Malta from October 14-18, with a $1 million prize pool and BLAST Arena Studios venue. The post Eight teams chase $1m at Thunderpick World Championship in Malta appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.10.2026 10:00 Uhr

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Riot adds senior leaders for VALORANT, creators and TFT esports

Joe Lee becomes VALORANT Game Director as Riot appoints Mitchel Inkrott to lead influencer strategy and Bryce Blum to head TFT esports. The post Riot adds senior leaders for VALORANT, creators and TFT esports appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 14.10.2026 20:00 Uhr

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China’s VCT partner field set to shrink ahead of 2027

VCT China partnership plans reportedly name eight teams for 2027, as five organisations could miss out under Riot Games’ smaller regional format. The post China’s VCT partner field set to shrink ahead of 2027 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 14.10.2026 10:00 Uhr

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A fourth ESL Pro League title lifts Vitality to prize-money summit

Vitality prize money now leads Counter-Strike’s all-time rankings after a 3-0 ESL Pro League final win over MOUZ, with a listed total of $13,886,593. The post A fourth ESL Pro League title lifts Vitality to prize-money summit appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.10.2026 20:00 Uhr

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Major MVP m0NESY stays at Falcons through 2030

The m0NESY contract keeps the IEM Cologne Major MVP at Falcons through 2030 as the team prepares for its next CS2 tournaments this week. The post Major MVP m0NESY stays at Falcons through 2030 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.10.2026 10:00 Uhr

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LOUD secure Vitality rematch after playoff upset

LOUD vs NRG ended 2-1 at VCT Champions 2026, sending LOUD to a Vitality rematch while NRG now faces a tougher lower-bracket route. The post LOUD secure Vitality rematch after playoff upset appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.10.2026 20:00 Uhr

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Watson powers Yandex to BLAST Slam VIII grand final win

Yandex beat Team Spirit 3-1 in the BLAST Slam VIII grand final, securing a second straight major title and US$270,000 for the team. The post Watson powers Yandex to BLAST Slam VIII grand final win appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.10.2026 10:00 Uhr

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Tidebound Reunites Four TI 2025 Players for 2026-2027 Return

The Tidebound roster returns to competitive Dota 2 after a 10-month hiatus, with xiao8 coaching four TI 2025 returnees and veteran offlaner Yang. The post Tidebound Reunites Four TI 2025 Players for 2026-2027 Return appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.10.2026 10:00 Uhr

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Vitality.Bee Closure Puts LFL’s 2027 Plans Under Pressure

LFL 2027 faces fresh uncertainty after Team Vitality pauses its activities and closes Vitality.Bee, with the league’s operator still unknown. The post Vitality.Bee Closure Puts LFL’s 2027 Plans Under Pressure appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.10.2026 08:15 Uhr

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T1 survive Paper Rex comeback as 100 Thieves crush Nongshim

T1 survive Paper Rex’s comeback and 100 Thieves dominate Nongshim as both winners advance in the VALORANT Champions Shanghai lower bracket. The post T1 survive Paper Rex comeback as 100 Thieves crush Nongshim appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 10.10.2026 20:00 Uhr

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Astralis’ First LAN Title Since 2019 Precedes Roster Shake-Up

Astralis roster change sees HooXi and jabbi benched after the team’s first LAN title since 2019, with two possible signings unconfirmed. The post Astralis’ First LAN Title Since 2019 Precedes Roster Shake-Up appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 10.10.2026 10:00 Uhr

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G2, Vitality advance through contrasting Shanghai quarter-finals

G2 and Vitality advance in the Champions Shanghai upper bracket after wins, while 100 Thieves and Nongshim RedForce drop into the lower bracket. The post G2, Vitality advance through contrasting Shanghai quarter-finals appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.10.2026 20:00 Uhr

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