ValorantEsports
VCT 2027 replaces regular seasons with open Cups
The VCT 2027 format replaces long league seasons with Cups and open qualifiers, while adding fixed payments for non-partner teams that qualify for events.
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Elias Berg
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ValorantEsports
VCT Pacific Stage 2 opens playoffs to Challengers teams
VCT Pacific Stage 2 uses groups, a 12-team Play-In and an eight-team playoff, giving four Challengers teams a route toward Shanghai from matches in Seoul.
CS2Esports
Falcons champion stickers and highlight charms enter CS2
Valve added Falcons champion autograph stickers and Cologne 2026 highlight souvenir charms to the CS2 Major Shop after the team’s title win at the Major.
CS2Esports
Spirit beat 100 Thieves 13–0 on Dust2 in BLAST Bounty
Spirit beat 100 Thieves 13–0 on Dust2 to complete a 2–1 BLAST Bounty series win and join seven other teams in the Season 2 playoffs in Malta, a live event.
CS2Esports
MOUZ beat Spirit 3–1 to win BLAST Bounty Season 2
MOUZ won BLAST Bounty Season 2 with a 3–1 victory over Spirit in Malta. Spinx earned MVP after leading the champions through the four-map grand final.
Dota 2Esports
The International 2026 teams: full 16-team field
The International 2026 teams are confirmed: seven direct invitees and nine regional qualifiers, with the event running in Shanghai from August 13–23 in China.
LoLEsports
NACL Summer 2026 adds groups and an LCS promotion route
NACL Summer 2026 uses two drafted groups, cross-group best-of-three matches and a playoff route into the LCS Promotion Tournament for North American teams.
LoLEsports
Worlds 2026 brings 19 teams to three US cities
Worlds 2026 runs October 15–November 14 with 19 teams competing in Los Angeles, Allen and Brooklyn. Here is the format, schedule and venue guide for fans.
Dota 2Esports
The International 2026 returns to Shanghai in August
The International 2026 Shanghai runs August 13–23, with the final four days at the Oriental Sports Center. Here is the format and venue guide for fans.
League of LegendsEsports
Gen.G beat T1 3-2 to win MSI 2025
Gen.G defeated T1 3-2 in the MSI 2025 final, completing an unbeaten tournament run and winning the Mid-Season Invitational for a second year. Analysis.