John Popko    Image Credit: Riot Games Riot Games has outlined the structure for the 2026 season of the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT), introducing a revamped competitive format for Stage 1 and Stage 2. According to the announcement, teams from both the VCT International Leagues and the Tier 2 Challengers...

John Popko    Image Credit: Galatasaray Turkish sports organisation Galatasaray has signed a new sponsorship agreement with PUBG Mobile, expanding its commercial footprint within mobile esports. The partnership was confirmed ahead of a signing ceremony scheduled to take place on January 14th at Ali Sami Yen...

Joey Morris    Image credit: Electronic Arts, OZWorld Electronic Arts has revealed the official anthem for the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 5 Championship. The new single is called STIM UP , by Japanese rapper Reo OZWorld Okuma, and is scheduled to release on January 14th, 2026. As of writing, STIM UP...

Wasif Ahmed    Image credit: MOONTON The Swiss Stage of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) M7 World Championship is halfway done. After three days of intense matches, the first team to make it to the playoffs, along with the first to get eliminated, has been confirmed. To the delight of the home fans, Indonesia...

Jonno Nicholson    Image credit: StarLadder Esports tournament organiser StarLadder has joined forces with online casino and sports betting platform Stake to launch a Tier 2 Counter-Strike 2 esports circuit. The inaugural edition of Stake Ranked will focus on Europe with six events set to take place throughout 2026....

Lyssa Greywood    Image credit: Epic Games There are 39 Fortnite seasons in total, spanning years of battle royale action. The first season lasted 43 days and ran in 2017. It was called Pre-Season . The next season will start on March 4, 2026, after the current season, aka Pacific Break, ends. Keeping track of all...

Jonno Nicholson    Image credit: OpTic Texas OpTic Texas has continued its fine run of form in the Call of Duty League (CDL) as the dust settles on the third week of qualifiers for the first Major of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The Green Wall heads into week four topping the table as the first franchise & Continued...

Josie Clark    Image credit: Josie Clark for Esports Insider The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro features a long battery life of up to 70 hours, with ANC off. The headset boasts Triforce Titanium 50mm drivers, delivering crystal-clear sound. Glasses wearers may experience some discomfort over time. The Razer BlackShark...

Joey Morris    Image credit: Alliance, Fnatic Esports organisations Alliance and Fnatic have teased an Apex Legends-focused esports collaboration. The collaboration will take place on January 14th, 2026 in Sapporo Japan, just before the ALGS Year 5 Championship begins. Both organisations announced the partnership...

Jonno Nicholson    Image credit: Michal Konkol, BLAST Following the conclusion of the StarLadder Budapest Major in December 2025, several Counter-Strike 2 teams have opted to overhaul their rosters for 2026. Ranging from new organisations signing seasoned veterans to top teams adjusting starting line-ups, the off...