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Fortnite Championship Series returns in 2026 with $10m prize pool

Image credit: Epic games Epic Games has revealed that the Fortnite Championship Series (FNCS) will return in 2026 with a total prize pool worth $10m (~£7.4m). The 2026 season will once again feature three Majors spread through the year, as players across the world fight for a place in the next FNCS Global Championship. The … Continued The post Fortnite Championship Series returns in 2026 with $10m prize pool appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 19:36 Uhr

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Ninjas in Pyjamas benches Ewjerkz from CS2 roster

Image credit: PGL Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) has moved Michel ‘Ewjerkz‘ Pinto from its Counter-Strike 2 starting roster to the bench. The move follows the Swedish esports organisation competing at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, where it failed to advance from Stage 2 of the season-ending tournament. Announced on December 11th, 2025, the move brings … Continued The post Ninjas in Pyjamas benches Ewjerkz from CS2 roster appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 18:27 Uhr

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Everything to know about FlyQuest’s Christmas Clash 2XKO tournament

Image credit: FlyQuest, Riot Games 2XKO developer Riot Games and esports organisation FlyQuest will hold the Christmas Clash tournament this weekend.  Running from December 13th to 14th, 2025, the winner of the competition will claim the lion’s share of a $3,000 (~£2,230) prize pot. The Christmas Clash is supported by Riot Games’ First Impact, a … Continued The post Everything to know about FlyQuest’s Christmas Clash 2XKO tournament appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 17:33 Uhr

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NAVI switches regions for 2026 Brawl Stars season

Image credit: NAVI Ukrainian esports organisation NAVI has announced plans to switch regions for the 2026 Brawl Stars season. Ahead of the new season, the organisation will compete in EMEA with a brand-new lineup after competing in East Asia throughout the 2025 season. In an announcement published on December 11th, 2025, the organisation reveals that … Continued The post NAVI switches regions for 2026 Brawl Stars season appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 16:57 Uhr

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Aqua net worth: How much money has David “Aqua” Wang won during his esports career?

Aqua (right) winning the inaugural Fortnite World Cup Duo Championship with Emil “Nyhrox” Bergquist / Image credit: Fortnite / Epic Games David “Aqua” Wang is a professional Fortnite player from Austria who has been competing since 2018. He has earned $2.19 million from 103 tournaments, making him the most financially successful Austrian gamer. Aqua won … Continued The post Aqua net worth: How much money has David “Aqua” Wang won during his esports career? appeared first on Esp

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 16:51 Uhr

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BLAST to operate 2026 Brawl Stars esports ecosystem following multi-year deal

Image credit: BLAST BLAST has announced a multi-year partnership with Supercell to operate the Brawl Stars esports ecosystem from 2026 onwards. As a result, the tournament operator will launch a global calendar for Brawl Stars with a $2m (~£1.49m) total prize pool, along with expanded live studio broadcasts. BLAST said in a release that it … Continued The post BLAST to operate 2026 Brawl Stars esports ecosystem following multi-year deal appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 16:46 Uhr

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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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