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The LCS Is Hitting the Road: Spring Finals 2026 Land at Mullett Arena in June
The LCS Spring 2026 Finals just got a whole lot more exciting. Riot Games confirmed that the LCS Spring Finals Driven by Kia will be held at Mullett Arena, located on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, on June 13 and 14.

ScreaM Is Back: CS2's "Headshot Machine" Returns After Seven-Year Absence
Adil "ScreaM" Benrlitom is officially back in competitive Counter-Strike. The Belgian legend has been signed by Clutchain, marking his return to the professional scene seven years after his last competitive appearance with GamerLegion in 2019. ScreaM had teased the comeback at the HLTV Awards Show 2025 in January, and the 31-year-old has now made it official.

Esports Nations Cup 2026 Confirms 16-Game Lineup for the Inaugural Event
The Esports Foundation has officially confirmed the complete 16-game lineup for the Esports Nations Cup 2026, the inaugural global nation-based esports competition set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2–29, 2026. Over 100,000 players are expected to compete across hundreds of qualification events spanning 100 nations and territories throughout the year.

League of Legends Patch 26.08 Preview: Viego Buffs, Mel Nerfs, and More
League of Legends Patch 26.08 will be a relatively small update as Riot focuses setting the stage for the release of Season 2. Before that happens, though, the new patch will center on delivering balance changes to a few champions that need immediate attention. Here's a look at some of the biggest changes coming with LoL Patch 26.08 once it releases on Wednesday, April 15.

VCT 2027 Introduces Fresh New Format: More Tournaments, Open Qualification, New Path
Introduced in 2023, the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) as we know it is now in the final year of its first iteration. As fans await the remainder of this season, Riot looks ahead already to 2027 and the anticipated changes. A series of massive changes are coming for VCT starting next year and there’s a lot to look forward to.

Best Champions to Climb League of Legends Ranked in Patch 26.07
League of Legends Patch 26.07 landed on April 1, 2026, continuing the string of smaller-than-usual wave of changes as Riot's attention shifts toward the upcoming Season 2 update. Key tweaks hit the Support pool, with Nami receiving nerfs to her W bounce mechanic and the support farming penalty being removed entirely, while a handful of statistical overperformers across other roles were also trimmed. The meta, however, remains largely intact, and the champions who excelled in Solo Queue in previous patches continue to shine. If you're looking to gain LP efficiently, here are the best champions to climb ranked in LoL Patch 26.07.

Disney+ Expands KeSPA Partnership to Stream More Esports Events in 2026
Disney+ has announced an expanded partnership with the Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA) to livestream a wider slate of Korean and pan-Asian esports competitions globally throughout 2026, building on an initial deal signed in September 2025.





























