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Esports Nations Cup 2026 VALORANT Rosters: All Rumored and Confirmed National Teams

Esports Nations Cup 2026 VALORANT Rosters: All Rumored and Confirmed National Teams

The Esports Nations Cup 2026 could be the most competitive international VALORANT event of the year. Set for November 8–15 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the tournament will bring together 32 national teams vying for glory on the global stage. With the national rankings cut-off not arriving until June 21, 2026, rosters are still taking shape, but plenty of names have already started surfacing across regions. Here's everything we know about confirmed and rumored lineups heading into the tournament.

7 May
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Benched by Bureaucracy: US Visa Denials Are Rewriting the BLAST R6 Major Before It Begins

Benched by Bureaucracy: US Visa Denials Are Rewriting the BLAST R6 Major Before It Begins

In competitive gaming, the hardest opponents are the ones you can't out-shoot, outflank, or outmaneuver with a well-timed strat. They wear suits, stamp passports, and operate out of embassy waiting rooms thousands of miles from the server.

6 May
Kaustavmani Choudhury
League of Legends Patch 26.10 Preview: Ambessa Buffs, Naafiri Nerfs, and More

League of Legends Patch 26.10 Preview: Ambessa Buffs, Naafiri Nerfs, and More

With a few champions getting out of control in Solo Queue as of late, LoL Patch 26.10 will aim to bring some semblance of balance back onto the Rift. Here's everything you need to know about Patch 26.10 of League of Legends before it goes live on Wednesday, May 13.

6 May
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Wolves Esports Out Before It Even Starts: Entire R6 Roster Denied Visas for Salt Lake City Major

Wolves Esports Out Before It Even Starts: Entire R6 Roster Denied Visas for Salt Lake City Major

It was supposed to be their breakthrough moment on the global stage. Wolves Esports had just wrapped up a strong run at the CN League Kickoff, punching their ticket to the BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City and setting the stage for their first Major appearance under a completely new identity.

6 May
Thales Costa
LoL Game Changers Rising Returns for 2026: Format, Schedule, and More

LoL Game Changers Rising Returns for 2026: Format, Schedule, and More

For the second consecutive year, top-tier League of Legends competition for anyone who identifies as a woman is back! The LoL Game Changers Rising 2026 tournament will kick off May 29, where teams will compete across five months of action.

6 May
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
CS2 Grenade Cam Exploit Brings Wallhack to Matchmaking and FACEIT

CS2 Grenade Cam Exploit Brings Wallhack to Matchmaking and FACEIT

A critical new exploit has been discovered by CS2 players over the last few days that allows a facsimile of wallhacks by utilizing the grenade training camera during live competitive matches.

6 May
Foo Zen-Wen
Hearthstone Patch 35.4: Class Sets debut, Dual Class Arena returns

Hearthstone Patch 35.4: Class Sets debut, Dual Class Arena returns

Hearthstone Patch 35.4 went live on May 5, 2026 with Class Sets for Druid, Hunter, Mage, and Paladin, a new Dual Class Arena season, two events, and dozens of bug fixes

5 May
André Guaraldo
Riot Games Brings Back Shotcall for VCT Stage 1 Playoffs

Riot Games Brings Back Shotcall for VCT Stage 1 Playoffs

Shotcall is making a return to the VCT, and this time, it’s for the regional leagues. Riot Games has officially confirmed that Shotcall is coming back for the VCT Stage 1 Playoffs, spanning all three major regions—Pacific, EMEA, and Americas. Whether you're a seasoned predictor or a first-timer, here's your complete guide to jumping in.

5 May
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Who will Win PGL Astana 2026? Everything You Need to Know

Who will Win PGL Astana 2026? Everything You Need to Know

PGL Astana 2026 is almost here, and nobody quite knows who's walking out of Kazakhstan with the trophy. With Vitality and NAVI both declining their invitations, the power structure that defined CS2's 2026 season has been completely scrambled. The throne is empty. Someone's going to claim it.

5 May
Thales Costa
Best Champions to Climb League of Legends Ranked in Patch 26.09

Best Champions to Climb League of Legends Ranked in Patch 26.09

League of Legends Patch 26.09 landed on April 29, 2026, kicking off Season 2 under the new Pandemonium theme, delivering one of the biggest updates of the year so far. Role Quest adjustments, rune changes, new items, and a refreshed Arena mode all headline the patch, alongside a targeted wave of champion buffs and nerfs. If you're looking to climb the ranked ladder efficiently as the meta continues to evolve, here are the best champions to climb ranked in LoL Patch 26.09.

4 May
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Heroic is Leaving Dota 2: Players and Staff Were Released

Heroic is Leaving Dota 2: Players and Staff Were Released

Heroic has decided to leave Dota 2 and has announced on their official Twitter that players and staff were released to pursue new opportunities.

4 May
Eric Oliveira
Vici Gaming Are the ESL Challenger China Season 3 Champions

Vici Gaming Are the ESL Challenger China Season 3 Champions

The ESL Challenger China Season 3 has concluded, with Vici Gaming emerging as champions. They secured not only the first-place prize money but also a slot at the Esports World Cup.

4 May
Eric Oliveira
Team Vitality Win Fifth Straight Title of 2026 at BLAST Rivals Spring

Team Vitality Win Fifth Straight Title of 2026 at BLAST Rivals Spring

apEX and company swept Natus Vincere 3-0 in the BLAST Rivals Spring 2026 grand final in Fort Worth, Texas, claiming their fifth consecutive title and extending one of the most dominant runs in CS2 history.

3 May
Kaustavmani Choudhury
NAVI vs Vitality at BLAST Rivals Fort Worth 2026 Grand Final: Predictions, Where to Watch, and More

NAVI vs Vitality at BLAST Rivals Fort Worth 2026 Grand Final: Predictions, Where to Watch, and More

NAVI and Vitality clash in the BLAST Rivals Fort Worth Grand Final on May 3 for a $250,000 winner's cheque and vital VRS points. Here are our predictions for the match.

3 May
Adarsh J. Kumar
DreamLeague Season 29 Lineup Revealed

DreamLeague Season 29 Lineup Revealed

DreamLeague Division 2 Season 4 has concluded and the DreamLeague Season 29 lineup is now set. Sixteen teams will compete for the lion’s share of a $1 million prize pool, as well as the final opportunity to earn ESL Pro Tour points before the Esports World Cup 2026.

3 May
Eric Oliveira
IEM Atlanta 2026: Teams, Groups, Format, and What to Expect

IEM Atlanta 2026: Teams, Groups, Format, and What to Expect

From May 11-17, sixteen top CS2 teams will head to Georgia, USA, to compete in IEM Atlanta 2026. Here's everything about the tournament.

1 May
Adarsh J. Kumar
Riot Games Announces New Creator Partner Programs for LoL, VALORANT, and TFT

Riot Games Announces New Creator Partner Programs for LoL, VALORANT, and TFT

Riot Games is bringing back open applications for its Partner Programs, and this time, the doors are opening wider than ever. After years away from public enrollment, creators across League of Legends, VALORANT, and Teamfight Tactics will finally get their shot starting in August 2026.

1 May
Thales Costa
Team Nemesis Adds Brazilians to Their Roster

Team Nemesis Adds Brazilians to Their Roster

After spending months 'on the bench' after leaving Heroic's roster, João Gabriel "4nalog" Giannini Santos is back to professional Dota 2 as Team Nemesis' new midlaner.

1 May
Eric Oliveira
Esports Foundation Club Partner Program: Understanding the Engine Behind EWC

Esports Foundation Club Partner Program: Understanding the Engine Behind EWC

The Club Partner Program (CPP) is one of the Esports Foundation (EF) flagship initiatives centered around providing investment and incentives to a select group of esports organizations that are members of the club. It consists of its own ecosystem of support for organizations as well as providing said organizations with a separate track for winning prize money – the Club Championship. But what do we actually know about how it works? Join us as we listen to industry staples speak on their experience.

1 May
Foo Zen-Wen
Vitality Are Unstoppable: Champions of IEM Rio 2026 and History's Greatest CS2 Dynasty

Vitality Are Unstoppable: Champions of IEM Rio 2026 and History's Greatest CS2 Dynasty

On April 19, at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Team Vitality defeated Team Spirit in a dominant 3-0 sweep in the Grand Final of IEM Rio 2026, claiming the title, the $1,000,000 ESL Grand Slam bonus, and a permanent place among Counter-Strike's all-time greats.

1 May
Thales Costa