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News•Mar 2, 2026
G2 Esports Claim LEC Versus 2026 Title in Epic 3-2 Grand Final Over Karmine Corp
G2 Esports captured the LEC Versus 2026 championship, defeating Karmine Corp 3‑2 in a dramatic grand final in Barcelona. The victory marks G2’s 18th LEC title and second in a row, while Caps earned his seventh Finals MVP and 16th domestic trophy. The series drew a peak audience of roughly 730,000 viewers, a 23% increase over regular‑season highs. The win secures the EMEA region’s sole berth at the upcoming First Stand 2026 global event in São Paulo.
By Esports News UK
News•Feb 25, 2026
Geekay Esports Joins Rainbow Six Siege Partner Program for Europe and MENA
Geekay Esports, the Saudi Arabian powerhouse, has been added to Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six Siege partner program for both Europe and MENA leagues. The partnership grants the team revenue‑sharing rights, branded in‑game items, and a formal seat at Ubisoft’s strategic table....
By Esports News UK
News•Feb 23, 2026
Gentle Mates Crowned RLCS Boston Major 2026 Champions After Beating Vitality 4-2
Gentle Mates captured the RLCS Boston Major 2026 title, defeating Team Vitality 4‑2 in the grand final at Boston’s Agganis Arena. The French squad walked away with $102,000 and 30 circuit points, propelling them to the top of the European...
By Esports News UK
News•Feb 23, 2026
Vita Student and NSE Team Up to Boost University Esports in the UK
Vita Student has become the headline sponsor of National Student Esports (NSE) and the British University Esports Championship, marking a strategic push into UK university gaming. The partnership will see Vita branding at major tournaments, live broadcasts, and finals, while...
By Esports News UK
News•Feb 16, 2026
Brawl Cup Heads to Berlin as BLAST Unveils 2026 Brawl Stars Esports Plans
BLAST has sealed a multi‑year partnership with Supercell to bring the Brawl Cup to a live arena for the first time, staging the inaugural event in Berlin from May 15‑17, 2026. The three‑day showcase will be part of a nine‑month...
By Esports News UK
News•Feb 13, 2026
CoinPoker Signs YoH Viral, Mariano, and Brantzen Wong as New Brand Ambassadors
CoinPoker announced three new brand ambassadors—YoH Viral, Mariano Grandoli, and Brantzen Wong—to expand its global reach. YoH Viral, a European tour star with $6.5 million in live earnings, joins after eight years without sponsorships. Mariano, a top live‑stream cash‑game vlogger with...
By Esports News UK
News•Feb 10, 2026
“It Was Just Flawless for Me and for the Team” – ZywOo on His IEM Kraków Grand Final Performance
Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut described his IEM Kraków 2026 Grand Final as flawless, leading Vitality to a decisive victory over FURIA and securing a rare back‑to‑back IEM title. He highlighted his peak hybrid AWP performance, noting how it opened strategic options for his...
By Esports News UK
News•Feb 7, 2026
“There Is Nothing New for Me” – Zont1x on Returning to Spirit, Increasing His Voice in the Team, and Spirit’s...
Team Spirit’s anchor Myroslav “zont1x” Plakhotia returned to the roster after a year away, citing a need to readjust to professional Counter‑Strike. He emphasized his increased influence on in‑game strategy and preparation, noting a shift toward a more balanced mix...
By Esports News UK
News•Feb 6, 2026
“I Think Being an Anchor Is an Honour” – HeavyGod on His Roles, Time at Endpoint, and G2 at IEM...
HeavyGod, G2’s Russian rifler, emphasizes the honor of playing the anchor role, arguing any position can shine. He reflects on G2’s post‑BLAST London struggles, citing lack of stability, pressure handling, and team culture as key issues. The squad is now...
By Esports News UK
News•Feb 5, 2026
G2 Sign Skewmond to New LEC Deal Until End of 2028
G2 Esports has extended jungler Rudy “SkewMond” Semaan’s contract through November 2028, outlasting mid‑lane star Caps’ current deal. Skewmond, who earned MVP honors in every playoff series and helped G2 win the 2025 LEC title, now has a four‑year commitment....
By Esports News UK
News•Feb 5, 2026
“I Felt Like There Is Something Missing” – MAJ3R on Aurora’s 2025 Struggles, and Finding Their Game with Soulfly
Aurora CS2 reshuffled its roster for 2026, benching Samet “jottAAA” Köklü and bringing in Caner “soulfly” Kesici. In an interview before the IEM Kraków quarter‑final, captain Engin “MAJ3R” Küpeli said the change aims to restore the missing piece that held...
By Esports News UK
News•Feb 5, 2026
New Kpop Demon Hunters Skins Drop in Fortnite: Here’s All You Need to Know
Epic Games is rolling out the second wave of its K‑pop Demon Hunters collaboration in Fortnite on February 6, featuring the long‑awaited Jinu Saja Boys skin with both human and demon variants. The trailer also hints that the Huntrx trio—Rumi, Mira,...
By Esports News UK
News•Feb 5, 2026
“I Think the Schedule Is Complete Ass” – YEKINDAR Speaks Out About Gruelling Counter-Strike Calendar
Latvian IGL Mareks “YEKINDAR” Gaļinskis warned that the 2026 Counter‑Strike 2 calendar is “complete ass,” citing relentless travel, late‑night matches and overtime that leave players and staff burned out. He described Furia’s uneven start to the year, a confidence dip after...
By Esports News UK
News•Feb 5, 2026
IEM Kraków Playoff Preview: Status Quo or Revolution?
The IEM Kraków 2026 playoffs kick off at the 22,000‑seat Tauron Arena, marking ESL's push for larger live audiences in Counter‑Strike. Teams entering the quarter‑finals—FURIA, Team Vitality, G2, MOUZ, Aurora, and mousesports—are largely unchanged, forcing a focus on tactical refinement...
By Esports News UK