Esports Industry News & Updates

By: Richard JanvrinMagnus Carlsen Skipping Grand Chess Tour to Play in Esports World Cup
Magnus Carlsen is opting to play in the Esports World Cup over the Grand Chess Tour.

By: Richard JanvrinFalleN Announces Retirement From Counter-Strike at the End of 2026
FalleN will retire from Counter-Strike in 2026 after a legendary 20-plus-year career.

By: Richard JanvrinRiot Games Reveals Complete VCT 2027 Overhaul, Including Open Qualifiers
Riot Games announced details about VCT 2027, including open qualifiers, more global events, and increased prize pools.

Team Vitality Dominates NAVI to Win BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026
Team Vitality swept NAVI 3-0 to win BLAST Open Rotterdam, extending their dominant win streak and claiming $150,000 in prize money.

By: Richard JanvrinBlizzCon 2026: Full Esports Lineup, Dates, and Details All Revealed
BlizzCon 2026 returns with WoW, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and a new Classic Cup. Dates, teams, and prize pools revealed.

By: Richard JanvrinPGL Commits $22 Million to Counter-Strike 2 Esports With 12 Events Planned for 2027-2028
PGL will invest at least $22 million into Counter-Strike 2 with 12 events planned across 2027 and 2028.

By: Richard JanvrinMethod Partners With SCAN Ahead of World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1 Race to World First
Method partners with SCAN ahead of World of Warcraft: Midnight’s Race to World First as the guild aims to reclaim past dominance.

By: Richard JanvrinXbox Teases Next-Generation Console With Codename “Project Helix”
Xbox shared a brief teaser for Project Helix, the codename for its next-generation console, with hints about performance and PC game support.

Team Liquid Partners With Sunderland A.F.C. Ahead of ePremier League Debut
Sunderland A.F.C. is making its ePremier League debut and has partnered with Team Liquid.

By: Richard JanvrinPokémon World Championships 2026 Set For Chase Center in San Francisco
The 2026 Pokémon World Championships will take place in San Francisco with the finals taking place at the Chase Center.