Masters Santiago 2026 marks the first global event of the 2026 VCT season, bringing together 12 of the best VALORANT teams in the world. Hosted in Santiago, Chile, the tournament begins the road to Champions Shanghai and sets the tone for the international competitive year. After the conclusion of regional Kickoff tournaments across Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China, the top three teams from each league have secured qualification for Masters Santiago 2026. Teams Qualified

The LCK Cup 2026 Playoffs delivered one of the biggest upsets of the year in South Korea’s League of Legends scene. While Gen.G secured qualification for First Stand 2026, reigning world champions T1 were eliminated after a dramatic reverse sweep by DPlus KIA. With the season’s first international event on the line, the penultimate week of the LCK Cup 2026 Playoffs featured two pivotal best-of-five series that reshaped the tournament bracket. Gen.G Qualify in LCK Cup 2026 Pl

The VCT Americas Kickoff 2026 has officially determined the Americas representatives for the first international VALORANT event of the year. After weeks of intense competition, FURIA, G2 Esports, and NRG secured qualification for Masters Santiago. The start-of-season tournament delivered multiple high-stakes matchups, culminating in a dramatic five-map thriller that finalized the region’s lineup. NRG Completes Reverse Sweep at VCT Americas Kickoff 2026 The VCT Americas Kicko

The Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) 2026 : The Grind has officially concluded, with all four groups completing their respective 24-match schedules. Among them, Group A drew the most attention, featuring India’s top 16 BGMI teams based on their 2025 performances. With only the top eight teams earning direct qualification to the BGIS 2026 Quarter Finals, the stakes were extremely high. After the final matches wrapped up, iQOO Soul, K9 Esports, True Rippers, and OnePlus

North America’s premier League of Legends competition has officially returned, but the early numbers tell a concerning story. While fans welcomed the comeback of the League Championship Series after a year-long absence, that enthusiasm did not translate into strong viewership. LCS 2026 viewership numbers opened on a subdued note during Week 1 of the LCS Lock-In. The league’s return was announced during Worlds 2025, where community reaction across social media was largely po

After a year-long experiment with the League of the Americas (LTA), Riot Games has officially reinstated the League Championship Series (LCS) and CBLoL for the 2026 competitive season. In North America, the return of the LCS comes with a restructured league, new teams, and the introduction of a brand-new opening tournament — LCS Lock-In 2026. via: x.com/LCSOfficial The tournament will serve as the first major event of the NA season and offer teams a direct path to First Stand

Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) 2026 is one of the largest esports tournaments in the world, featuring over 20,000 teams and a massive ₹4 crore ($436,608) prize pool. With the conclusion of Week 1 of BGIS The Grind 2026, the tournament has already delivered high-intensity action as teams from Groups C and D battled it out on LAN. Across 24 matches per group, some of India’s most promising BGMI teams fought for survival and progression. Revenant XSpark emerged as the

Professional League of Legends action returned in Europe with the launch of the 2026 season, bringing major format changes and the introduction of LEC Versus . The opening slate featured one of the most anticipated matchups of the tournament, as Los Ratones made their LEC Versus 2026 debut against FNATIC on January 17, suffering a decisive defeat. After dominating Europe’s second division, Los Ratones earned their place on the LEC stage following the new format overhaul. Led

The 2026 professional League of Legends season is officially underway, and T1 began their year with a statement victory. The reigning world champions defeated Hanwha Life Esports 2–1 in their opening match of the LCK Cup 2026, a tournament that serves as the qualification pathway to First Stand. The series marked the first competitive clash between T1 and a Hanwha Life roster led by former T1 star Lee Min-hyeong. Despite several offseason roster changes across the league, T1

Fancy United Esports have been crowned APAC Predator League 2026 VALORANT champions, defeating BOOM Esports 2–0 in a dominant Grand Final to lift the trophy in New Delhi, India. Credits: X.com/s3rius2k1 The three-day LAN event, held from January 8–10 at Bharat Mandapam, brought together 16 teams from across the Asia-Pacific region, featuring representatives from Southeast Asia, East Asia, and South Asia. As one of the region’s premier off-season tournaments, the APAC Predator

Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) 2026 is set to begin on January 17, marking the first major BGMI tournament of the year. India’s top teams will battle it out to crown the BGIS 2026 champion and claim a share of the massive ₹4 crore prize pool, significantly raising the stakes for the competitive season. Like previous editions, BGIS 2026 is divided into in-game qualifiers and the invited stage known as The Grind. In this article, we break down the BGIS 2026 The Grind

Riot Games has officially revealed the host cities for the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Stage 2 Playoffs, confirming Madrid, Busan, São Paulo, and Chengdu as the LAN destinations where regional seasons will reach their decisive conclusion. The VCT Stage 2 Playoffs 2026 will serve as the final gateway to VALORANT Champions 2026, with the last qualification spots for the world championship on the line. VCT Stage 2 Playoffs 2026 Host Cities Confirmed Riot’s announcement ou

The VCT China Kickoff 2026 officially marks the beginning of China’s VALORANT Champions Tour 2026 season. The tournament brings together the region’s top teams as they battle for early-season momentum, Championship Points, and international qualification. As the opening event of the year, VCT China Kickoff 2026 sets the tone for China’s competitive journey and offers the first real indicator of which teams are ready to contend on the global stage. What Is VCT China Kickoff 2

Riot Games has officially revealed the LEC 2026 format update, introducing a major structural overhaul to the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC). As teams navigate the offseason transfer window, Riot confirmed that the 2026 season will feature a brand-new tournament called LEC Versus, alongside refinements to the Spring and Summer Splits. The changes aim to deepen integration across the EMEA ecosystem, create meaningful opportunities for second-tier teams, and deliver

The Thailand Women’s Arena of Valor national team has officially withdrawn from the 33rd SEA Games Thailand 2025 following a disciplinary ruling issued by esports authorities. The decision stems from a confirmed rules violation involving a member of the Thai squad during the Women’s Arena of Valor competition. The ruling was jointly announced by the Thailand National Olympic Committee and the Thailand Esports Association, underscoring strict enforcement of competitive integri

Riot Games has officially released the season primer for VCT Pacific 2026 , offering a comprehensive look at one of the most competitive regions in VALORANT esports. The upcoming season introduces two new teams, a reworked Pacific Kickoff format, the return of Championship Points, and most notably a direct path for Challengers teams to qualify for Champions through Stage 2. The VCT Pacific 2026 format and schedule signals Riot’s push toward a more competitive, inclusive, and

Momentum Gaming has officially announced Detonation Series: Chapter II, the next installment of its competitive Valorant esports tournament for South Asia. Sponsored by E4EQUIP, this edition brings together rising and established teams from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, and Sri Lanka for an intense online showdown featuring high-stakes matches and a broadcasted grand finale. The Detonation Series Chapter II Valorant tournament continues Momentum Gaming’s mission

In one of the most significant offseason moves in the Pacific region, Japanese organization VARREL has officially acquired the full SLT Seongnam roster, marking a major shift in the VALORANT ecosystem. Fresh off their Ascension Pacific 2025 championship, the Korean lineup will now compete under the VARREL (VL) banner heading into the VCT Pacific 2026 season.This acquisition signals a strategic leap for the Japanese organization as it enters tier-one VALORANT competition with

T1 Wins Worlds 2025 to Claim Their Sixth Championship The most prestigious event in competitive League of Legends concluded with the two best teams of the season battling for the Summoner’s Cup. T1, led by Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, successfully defended their title and claimed their sixth World Championship after defeating KT Rolster 3–2 in the Worlds 2025 Grand Final. Since October 14, the 16 qualified teams gathered in China to compete for the world title. After a long journe

T1 vs Anyone’s Legend Worlds 2025 — A Five-Game Thriller The action at the premier League of Legends event continued with a matchday that determined the final four teams competing for the world championship. T1 defeated Anyone's Legend 3–2 in a thrilling series, securing their spot in the semifinals of Worlds 2025 and keeping their title defense alive. After a somewhat inconsistent Swiss Stage, T1 showed clear improvements in their gameplay, delivering a statement victory ove