After nearly two weeks of elite competition at VCT Masters London 2026, only two teams remained standing. On one side was Paper Rex, looking to add another international title to its legacy. On the other stood LEVIATÁN, a team making its first-ever appearance in an international Grand Final. In front of a packed Copper Box Arena, the Americas representatives overcame a disastrous opening map and battled through a thrilling five-map series to defeat Paper Rex 3-2, securing th

After falling to Paper Rex in the Upper Bracket Final, LEVIATÁN returned to the stage with one final opportunity to keep their championship dreams alive. Standing in their way was EDward Gaming, China’s last representative in London and the 2024 VALORANT Champions. In front of two of the tournament’s most passionate fanbases, LEVIATÁN delivered one of their most convincing performances of the event, defeating EDward Gaming 3-0 and securing a place in the Grand Final. While t

Riot Games has officially unveiled additional details about the future of the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT), revealing a revamped qualification structure, expanded regional pathways, and significant financial support programs set to launch with the VCT 2027 season. The announcement provides the clearest look yet at Riot’s vision for a more open and performance-driven competitive ecosystem, where teams must continually earn their place at the highest level regardless of partn

The race for the VCT Masters London 2026 trophy narrowed to four teams on Day 10 as LEVIATÁN and Team Vitality delivered two dominant victories in the lower bracket. Xi Lai Gaming and FUT Esports saw their tournament journeys come to an end, while the remaining contenders secured their places in the final weekend of competition. Both elimination matches were expected to be tightly contested, but neither series lived up to that expectation. LEVIATÁN dismantled Xi Lai Gaming i

Day 8 of VCT Masters London 2026 marked the beginning of the Playoffs elimination matches, where every loss meant the end of a team's championship run. By the end of the day, LEVIATÁN and FUT Esports kept their hopes alive, while Team Heretics and G2 Esports became the latest teams eliminated from the event. LEVIATÁN Eliminate Team Heretics in Three Maps After suffering a disappointing upper-bracket defeat, LEVIATÁN bounced back convincingly, defeating Team Heretics 2-1 in a

The Playoffs stage of VCT Masters London 2026 officially began with two decisive upper-bracket quarterfinals. Pacific champions Paper Rex reaffirmed their title ambitions by sweeping LEVIATÁN, while Team Vitality continued their dominant form with a convincing victory over Team Heretics. With both winners advancing deeper into the upper bracket, a highly anticipated showdown between Paper Rex and Vitality now awaits. Paper Rex vs LEVIATÁN Map 1 – Ascent (PRX 13-1 LEV) LEVIAT

The Swiss Stage at VCT Masters London 2026 claimed its first victims on Day 4 as both Dragon Ranger Gaming and FULL SENSE saw their tournament runs come to an end. Meanwhile, Xi Lai Gaming and Global Esports survived elimination and will now battle for the final Playoffs spot. Xi Lai Gaming Defeat Dragon Ranger Gaming in Chinese Showdown In an all-Chinese elimination matchup, Xi Lai Gaming bounced back from a one-sided opening map to defeat Dragon Ranger Gaming and keep thei

The Swiss Stage at VCT Masters London 2026 came to a dramatic conclusion as FUT Esports and Xi Lai Gaming secured the final two playoff spots. While FUT eliminated reigning champions NRG in a thrilling three-map battle, Xi Lai Gaming survived a hard-fought series against Global Esports to keep China’s hopes alive heading into the knockout stage. FUT Esports Eliminate NRG to Reach the Playoffs FUT Esports punched their ticket to the playoffs after edging out NRG in one of the

G2 Esports remains the dominant force in Europe’s professional League of Legends scene. The organization claimed another LEC title after defeating Karmine Corp in the LEC Spring Split 2026 Grand Final. With a 3-2 victory, the Samurai secured their 19th LEC championship and locked in Europe’s first seed for the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational (MSI). Despite a difficult start to the series, G2 Esports recovered throughout the matchup, regaining control of the final and securing a

IT IS FINALLY HERE. Masters London 2026 has kicked off at the Copper Box Arena, and Day 1 of the Swiss Stage did not disappoint. Two matches. Two 2-0 sweeps. One absolutely ridiculous individual performance from a British player on home soil. Let's get into it. NRG 2-0 Xi Lai Gaming — The keiko Show Nobody told NRG this was supposed to be a warm-up match. The reigning VALORANT World Champions came out swinging against China's second seed Xi Lai Gaming and made it very clear,

VALORANT's biggest international event of the European summer is almost here. Masters London 2026 brings together twelve of the world's best teams at the iconic Copper Box Arena at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, running from June 6 to June 21, 2026. With four regions represented, a $1,000,000 prize pool on the line, and Championship Points that feed directly into qualification for VALORANT Champions Shanghai, the stakes couldn't be higher. And for fans making the tr

The road to the Esports World Cup 2026 VALORANT tournament is complete. Following weeks of regional competition across VCT Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China, the full 16-team lineup heading to Paris has been locked in. With qualification tournaments concluding alongside the end of Stage 1 competition worldwide, the Esports World Cup is set to welcome some of the biggest names in VALORANT for one of the year's most prestigious international events. It's worth noting that the

Riot Games has officially revealed a major upgrade to its Berlin esports venue, confirming the addition of a second stage inside the Riot Games Berlin Arena. The new setup is scheduled to debut on 15th July with the start of VCT EMEA Stage 2, and is designed to allow VALORANT and League of Legends esports productions to run at the same time from the same facility. The expansion introduces a dual-stage system: the existing Arena Stage alongside a newly built Studio Stage. Wit

After several weeks of intense matchups, Europe's professional League of Legends scene has moved into the playoff stage. Here is everything you need to know about the teams, format, and schedule for the LEC Spring 2026 Playoffs. The Regular Season concluded with six teams securing their spots in the bracket. Meanwhile, Team Heretics and Fnatic endured disappointing campaigns — the latter missing the playoff stage for a second consecutive split. Alongside Shifters and SK Gami

The road to the next stage of the Pacific Tier 2 scene is officially underway. VALORANT Challengers 2026 Southeast Asia Split 2 brings together 12 teams from across the region, all competing for circuit points, prize money, and a shot at the VCT Pacific Stage 2 Play-In. With the stakes rising late in the season, every series carries major implications for qualification scenarios and playoff seeding. VALORANT Challengers 2026 Southeast Asia Split 2 Overview Dates: May 22 – Ju

A controversy involving Vietnamese content creator and Game Changers player imvietnamesegirl has sparked backlash within the VALORANT community after she revealed she had been removed from a planned showmatch lineup less than a day before the VCT Pacific Stage 1 Finals in Ho Chi Minh City were set to begin. According to a public statement posted on social media by Quynh Anh, also known as imvietnamesegirl, she had originally been invited by VNG to participate in a 2v2 showmat

The Esports Nations Cup has officially revealed the head coaches for Vietnam’s national teams, marking a significant step in the country’s push toward a stronger international esports presence. This move goes beyond simply naming leaders—it reflects a broader effort to build a structured, competitive ecosystem capable of delivering consistent results on the global stage. Vietnam Esports Nations Cup Coaches by Title The coaching lineup features a mix of experienced domestic le

The VALORANT Challengers 2026 Korea Split 1 recap delivers exactly what fans expected: a highly structured, system-driven competition that showcased the depth of Korea’s tier-two ecosystem. Featuring eight teams in a single round-robin format, the split became a proving ground for academy rosters and rising domestic contenders. Regular Season – Where Academy Teams Set the Pace The split began with an eight-team single round-robin regular season, with all matches played in a B

In a major blow to one of North America’s most promising young VALORANT talents, ENVY has officially terminated its contract with Alex “canezerra” Banyasz after Riot Games issued a 12-month hardware ban . The 17-year-old (turning 18 in June) was widely regarded as one of the top flex/duelist prospects in the North American scene. He had been grinding VALORANT for nearly five years and was expected to become eligible for VCT competition with ENVY once he met the age requireme

Park “Ruler” Jae-hyuk, ADC of Gen.G Esports, is facing tax-related allegations after details of a past audit surfaced publicly. The controversy has drawn attention from Korean media, Riot Games, and KeSPA, raising questions about potential disciplinary action ahead of the LCK 2026 season. The Allegations Toward Ruler The issue began on March 23, when the National Tax Law Information System released a court document regarding Ruler’s appeal against a tax assessment issued on