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USA Esports is announced and mark a new era for US esports
USA Esports launched on March 16, 2026, as a nonprofit national body that coordinates US representation in international esports. The organization fields teams in Valorant, Counter-Strike, League of Legends, and 10 other titles for events such as the Olympic Esports Games and Esports Nations Cup. A board of nine directors from professional play, collegiate programs, and traditional athletics governs its work toward federal NGB recognition.
Rekkles Opens the Door to ADC, Support, and Coaching as His Next Chapter Takes Shape
Martin "Rekkles" Larsson just dropped a statement that got the League of Legends community talking. The Swedish legend shared on stream that he will be actively exploring opportunities across three very different roles heading into the 2027 season: AD Carry, Support, and even Coaching.
Brazil's Felca Law Blocks Kids from Multiple Games: What Gamers Need to Know
Brazil's Felca Law takes effect on 17 March 2026 and bans paid loot boxes in games that minors play. It forces Riot Games to set League of Legends and other titles to 18+ in the country, blocking underage accounts until 2027. Free Fire faces redesign of Royales, and Roblox limits chat for kids. Publishers must use CPF checks or biometrics, with fines up to 10% of revenue for violations.
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LoL Patch 26.06 Preview: Azir and Skarner Return While Zaahen Takes a Hit
With First Stand 2026 set to be played entirely on Patch 26.05, the new League of Legends update can focus entirely on Solo Queue. This is why LoL Patch 26.06 looks set on buffing champions that have long underperformed at every level of the game, while also bringing down a few overperformers. Let's have a look at some of the biggest changes coming our way once LoL Patch 26.06 releases on Wednesday, March 18.
Best Champions to Climb League of Legends Ranked in Patch 26.05
League of Legends Patch 26.05 continues the early-season balancing cycle, bringing targeted champion tuning and pro-play adjustments ahead of First Stand 2026 while keeping the Solo Queue meta relatively stable. While many champions remain viable, a handful stand out thanks to reliable kits, strong scaling, and the ability to carry chaotic ranked games. If you’re looking to climb efficiently, these are some of the best champions for Solo Queue in LoL Patch 26.05.
Uzi Cup Arrives: Legendary Player Announces New Tournament
Though he retired from playing back in 2023, legendary Chinese AD carry Jian "Uzi" Zihao isn't done with competitive League of Legends just yet. The former MSI champion has now officially announced his own tournament: the Uzi Cup.
Bilibili Gaming win the LPL Split 1 2026 trophy off a monstrous performance by Bin
Despite a shaky start to the season, Bilibili Gaming (BLG) are back on top! Led by Chen "Bin" Ze-Bin in the Top Lane, the Chinese powerhouse crushed JD Gaming (JDG) in the Grand Finals to win the LPL Split 1 2026.
First Stand 2026: Everything you need to know!
The first international stop of the new LoL Esports season is right around the corner! A total of eight teams from all over the world will head to Brazil to compete at First Stand 2026 starting March 16. After exciting first splits across the board, which region will claim the first international trophy of the year? Let's take a look at the First Stand 2026 format, schedule, and list of teams to find out more.
JD Gaming become the final team to qualify for First Stand 2026
We have our complete lineup of teams to compete First Stand 2026 at last! Having breezed past Weibo Gaming (WBG) in the Lower Bracket Finals of the LPL Split 1 Playoffs, JD Gaming (JDG) have become the final team to book their spot in São Paulo.
Mel at First Stand 2026? Winners and Losers of League of Legends Patch 26.05
First Stand 2026 is just days away, and the official patch for the tournament (LoL Patch 26.05) is already live. Before the best teams in the world head to Brazil to battle for the first international trophy of the year, let's take a quick look at the biggest winners and losers of First Stand's patch.
Top Esports Report their Jungler naiyou for Potential Match-fixing
Through a post on Weibo, Top Esports (TES) have announced that they are investigating their own Jungler Yang "naiyou" Zi-Jian for "seriously violating club rules and regulations and professional ethics." Though the organization did not provide any specific examples that would demonstrate what it is they are referring to, Top Esports did disclose they have already reported the situation to the league, whose disciplinary department will continue to handle the investigation from here on out.
Los Ratones roster returns under the Witchcraft name for EMEA Masters 2026
A mere two weeks after Los Ratones shut down, the roster has found a new place to call home ahead of the start of EMEA Masters Winter 2026, where they will compete under the Witchcraft banner. We won't get to see the complete Los Ratones roster return to action, however, with one key member being replaced by a former LCS and LEC Champion.
LCS, LEC, and LCK meta comparison: Most picked champions, win rates, and preferences in Split 1
As hype for First Stand 2026 continues to grow, it's time to quickly look back at the first split of the season across several regions to compare metas, champion diversity, and preferred styles before we head to the international stage. For this analysis, we'll be taking a look at the LCS Lock-In 2026, LEC Versus 2026, and LCK Cup 2026 tournaments.
BLG become the first LPL team to qualify for First Stand 2026
Things looked shaky for a minute there, but Bilibili Gaming (BLG) ultimately became the first Chinese team to qualify for First Stand 2026 after taking down JD Gaming (JDG) in the Upper Bracket Finals of the LPL Split 1 Playoffs. Now, they will await to find out who their rivals will be in the Grand Finals, where they will compete for the trophy as well as the LPL's first seed at First Stand.
