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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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Psalm net worth: How much money has Harrison “psalm” Chang won in his esports career?

Image credit: Liquipedia Harrison “psalm” Chang earned $1.96 million from his professional esports career. Although he started playing Dota 2, his fortune was made from competing in Heroes of the Storm, Fortnite and VALORANT. Psalm decided to drop out of UCLA in 2016 to pursue professional gaming after enjoying success and seeing former teammates become … Continued The post Psalm net worth: How much money has Harrison “psalm” Chang won in his esports career? appeared first on Esports Insid

Esports Insider 29.12.2025 18:13 Uhr

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2026 VCT China Kickoff: Schedule, opening matches and format

Image Credits: Riot Games [ESI Illustration] The 2026 VCT China Kickoff will be the first event of the region’s roadshow announced by Riot Games in December. Starting January 22nd, a total of 12 teams will battle in front of a live audience for the trophy and qualification to Vtc’s first Masters event of the year … Continued The post 2026 VCT China Kickoff: Schedule, opening matches and format appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.12.2025 16:33 Uhr

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FRAG 20 heads to Las Vegas as a hybrid tournament

Image credit: Fragadelphia Tournament organiser Fragadelphia has announced that its upcoming Counter-Strike 2 event, FRAG 20 will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the US at the LVL UPO EXPO. Running from April 24th to 26th, 2026, the event will take place as Fragadelphia’s first-ever hybrid LAN, meaning it will be both an invite … Continued The post FRAG 20 heads to Las Vegas as a hybrid tournament appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.12.2025 15:09 Uhr

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“Esports got off on the wrong foot”: The Tetris Company Founder on the current esports ecosystem

Tetris Creator Alexey Pajitnov (left) and Henk Rogers, Founder of The Tetris Company(right). Image Credits: Red Bull Tetris is not one of the first titles that comes to mind when discussing esports. However, Henk Rogers, Founder of The Tetris Company, believes that the classic puzzle video game is, in fact, a traditional esport. Given that … Continued The post “Esports got off on the wrong foot”: The Tetris Company Founder on the current esports ecosystem appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.12.2025 14:48 Uhr

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5 best esports tournaments of 2025

Image credit: EVO Many exciting competitive esports events have been held throughout 2025. Some events were held for a single tournament, while others featured a lineup of competitions for different games. The Fortnite Pro-Am was incredibly fun for competitors and viewers alike, as it placed athletes on teams with popular community streamers. The Esports World … Continued The post 5 best esports tournaments of 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.12.2025 14:35 Uhr

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Rainbow Six Siege X relaunches following major account breaches

Image credit: Ubisoft Ubisoft has turned its Rainbow Six Siege X servers back online to all players after it was targeted by hacks over the weekend. The breach caused players to receive in-game currency, experience bans, and other technical issues that resulted in the game being temporarily shut down. The developer first acknowledged the breach … Continued The post Rainbow Six Siege X relaunches following major account breaches appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.12.2025 13:28 Uhr

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League of Legends: Camille lore, explained

Camille’s hextech augments have given her various abilities, including the ability to stay young through slowed ageing / Image credit: Riot Games and League of Legends Camille is a fighter and assassin hero in League of Legends, often played in the Top lane.  In terms of gameplay, Camille is a mobile champion who excels at … Continued The post League of Legends: Camille lore, explained appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.12.2025 13:12 Uhr

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5 ways DreamLeague Season 27 shaped the Dota 2 Patch 7.40 meta

Image credit: ESL DreamLeague Season 27 is the first true professional showing of Dota 2 Patch 7.40. Not all elements seen here will necessarily carry on to the next letter patch. A new draft order during the first and third ban phases has necessitated new ways to outdraft opponents. Certain picks have gone up in … Continued The post 5 ways DreamLeague Season 27 shaped the Dota 2 Patch 7.40 meta appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.12.2025 12:38 Uhr

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Counter-Strike 2 star Dev1ce leaves Astralis

Image credit: Astralis Astralis has announced that it will be making changes to its Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) roster in its efforts to pursue a new ‘international direction’. The organisation has shared that it will part ways with Danish pros Nicolai ‘dev1ce‘ Reedtz and Emil ‘Magisk‘ Reif at the turn of the year, and that it … Continued The post Counter-Strike 2 star Dev1ce leaves Astralis appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.12.2025 12:11 Uhr

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Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports in 2025: Key moments of the year

Image credit: Esports World Cup Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) is one of the most popular esports titles globally, and 2025 turned out to be another monumental year for the game. While the MLBB Professional Leagues (MPL) in Indonesia and the Philippines continued to amass significant viewership, another region is soon to grow, with a … Continued The post Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports in 2025: Key moments of the year appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.12.2025 11:28 Uhr

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League of Legends veteran Karsa announces emotional retirement

Image Credit: League of Legends Championship Pacific After 11 years in the pro scene, Hung ‘Karsa’ Hau-hsuan has announced that he’s retiring from League of Legends. While Karsa is leaving esports behind, he opened up about his future plans in a heartfelt video. He said: “Today, I’m stopping here. Karsa, the player, is saying goodbye. … Continued The post League of Legends veteran Karsa announces emotional retirement appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.12.2025 06:15 Uhr

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5 things League of Legends could have done better in 2025

Faker in front of a LoL wallpaper and LoL Worlds Crowd / Image credit: Riot Games LoL esports made many changes in 2025, including adding a new international tournament, First Stand, and Fearless Draft. In 2026, Riot Games is looking into matchmaking and autofill improvements. Something LoL could do from a gaming perspective is improve … Continued The post 5 things League of Legends could have done better in 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.12.2025 13:00 Uhr

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