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

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 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

KRAFTON India has officially announced a dynamic new partnership between BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI) and Taco Bell India, bringing together two global icons that strongly resonate with India’s rapidly expanding youth and gaming culture. The BGMI x Taco Bell collaboration revolves around bold play, bold flavors, and bold self-expression—perfectly aligning with the lifestyle of India’s Gen Z. BGMI x Taco Bell Collaboration: What’s Included? As Taco Bell continues to grow

Riot Games has unveiled new information about the upcoming Path to Champions  initiative, set to launch in 2026 , providing a direct route for Challenger teams  to qualify for VALORANT Champions . The announcement expands on the program first revealed earlier this year, outlining structure, eligibility, and regional slot allocation for teams hoping to reach the biggest stage in competitive VALORANT. A New Path for Challenger Teams Under the new system, Challenger teams that q

Riot Games has dropped VALORANT Patch 11.08 , a massive end-of-year balance update aimed at reshaping the game’s core combat dynamics. The patch touches agents, maps, weapons, and competitive systems , signaling one of the most impactful updates of 2025 so far. “We’re evolving toward a healthier balance between gunplay and abilities,” Riot stated, emphasizing their long-term vision to preserve VALORANT’s tactical shooter identity while ensuring deeper strategic counterplay.