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LCS Spring 2026: Everything you need to know

LCS Spring 2026: Everything you need to know

LCS action is set to return Saturday, April 4, and this time, two spots at MSI 2026 are on the line. Can LYON defend their crown, or will an old LCS-favorite return to the top of the league once more at the LCS Spring 2026?

21m
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Best Largo Counters In Dota 2 Patch 7.40c

Best Largo Counters In Dota 2 Patch 7.40c

After his introduction into Captain's Mode, Largo has emerged as one of the strongest heroes in Dota 2. The hero had a 100% contestation rate in PGL Wallachia Season 7. His 69% win rate across 23 games tell the story of a very overtuned hero.

5h
Otomo
Consecrated Wraps Is The Best Defensive Item In Dota 2

Consecrated Wraps Is The Best Defensive Item In Dota 2

Among all the new options, the one that stood out the most to me is Consecrated Wraps. For it's price, it is easily the best defensive item in Dota 2 right nwo.

5h
Otomo
Tundra Esports Are the ESL One Birmingham Champions

Tundra Esports Are the ESL One Birmingham Champions

ESL One Birmingham has come to an end, and Tundra Esports has won the tournament. Tundra will hold the title of reigning ESL One champions for an entire season, since the remaining 2026 tournaments are DreamLeague and the Esports World Cup.

15h
Eric Oliveira

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The Best 3 Offlaners Of Dota 2 Patch 7.41a

The Best 3 Offlaners Of Dota 2 Patch 7.41a

Despite arriving in the middle of a tournament, patch 7.41 was no small fish, and offlaners now have a broader set of options to pick from. Patch 7.41a was released shortly after as a balancing update, still during ESL One Birmingham.

15h
Eric Oliveira
Seleri Announces His Retirement From Dota 2

Seleri Announces His Retirement From Dota 2

At ESL One Birmingham, Melchior "Seleri" Hillenkamp shared the news that he will no longer be competing in competitive Dota 2. He cited the long demanding hours as his reason for hanging up his mouse and keyboard.

15h
Otomo
ESL Locks in IEM Krakow 2027, Announces Major Updates for Next Season

ESL Locks in IEM Krakow 2027, Announces Major Updates for Next Season

ESL has announced the renewal of IEM Krakow, an expanded prize pool, a format and structure update for the ESL Pro League, and several other changes for the 2027 season.

29 Mar
Adarsh J. Kumar
Vitality Crushes NAVI in BLAST Open Rotterdam to Win Third Consecutive Trophy

Vitality Crushes NAVI in BLAST Open Rotterdam to Win Third Consecutive Trophy

Team Vitality defeated Natus Vincere to win BLAST Open Rotterdam, solidifying their top spot in the Valve Regional Standings and earning $150,000.

29 Mar
Adarsh J. Kumar
BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 Grand Finals: Vitality and NAVI Are Ready to Settle It

BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 Grand Finals: Vitality and NAVI Are Ready to Settle It

Team Vitality and Natus Vincere will face each other in the Grand Final, with $400,000 and a massive chunk of BLAST Premier circuit points on the line.

28 Mar
Thales Costa
The Best 3 Midlaners Of Dota 2 Patch 7.41a

The Best 3 Midlaners Of Dota 2 Patch 7.41a

Some patches are more balanced than others, and 7.41 was in dire need of an emergency balance update, which came with 7.41a. Despite having a second patch in the middle of a single tournament, we move on with the best heroes of the patch.

28 Mar
Eric Oliveira
The Best 3 Carries Of Dota 2 Patch 7.41

The Best 3 Carries Of Dota 2 Patch 7.41

Patch 7.41 has shaken things up in Dota 2 during the ESL One Birmingham, and a new meta is shaping up in real time throughout the tournament. At the same time, thousands of pub matches have already taken place, and the data gives us some strong options to consider.

28 Mar
Eric Oliveira
Another Early Exit, Same Old Story: Team Falcons Are Running Out Of Excuses

Another Early Exit, Same Old Story: Team Falcons Are Running Out Of Excuses

There is a cruel irony at the heart of Team Falcons' CS2 project. Hand someone from 2022 their current roster sheet — NiKo, m0NESY, TeSeS, Kyxsan, kyosuke, all under the tutelage of five-time Major-winning coach Zonic — and they would confidently declare this team the undisputed best in the world. And yet, here we are in March 2026, watching Falcons get knocked out of BLAST Open Spring in the quarterfinals by PARIVISION.

28 Mar
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Dota 2 Patch 7.41a Drops During ESL Birmingham Match

Dota 2 Patch 7.41a Drops During ESL Birmingham Match

Two patches have been dropped during ESL One Birmingham. The first was before the last day of the group stage, while patch 7.41a dropped in the middle of the series between Team Spirit and Xtreme Gaming.

28 Mar
Otomo
Rainbow Six Siege at EWC 2026: The Biggest Siege Stage Yet

Rainbow Six Siege at EWC 2026: The Biggest Siege Stage Yet

Rainbow Six Siege is back at the Esports World Cup for a third straight year, and 2026's edition is bringing more firepower than ever.

27 Mar
Thales Costa
Nearly 1 Million Banned in Latest Valve VAC Wave

Nearly 1 Million Banned in Latest Valve VAC Wave

A CS2 developer has confirmed that nearly 1 million accounts have been banned in one of the largest VAC waves of recent memory. The bans were issued and carried out within a single day against confirmed farming bot accounts, marking it as one of the most monumental efforts by Valve to clean up their game’s ecosystem.

27 Mar
Foo Zen-Wen
The Real Pay Gap: Why a Mid-Tier Streamer Often Out-Earns a Pro Player

The Real Pay Gap: Why a Mid-Tier Streamer Often Out-Earns a Pro Player

Compare esports player salary vs streamer income - real numbers, verified data. CS2, Dota 2, LoL pros vs xQc, Ninja, Faker, Full breakdown

26 Mar
Foo Zen-Wen
Great Britain to be represented at Esports Nations Cup 2026 By UK-Based Collective

Great Britain to be represented at Esports Nations Cup 2026 By UK-Based Collective

Yesterday, the Esports Foundation (EF) awarded National Team Partner status to organizations and individuals across more than 100 countries and territories. The concerted effort was all in preparation for the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) in November, a global nation-based esports competition. UK now joins the growing assembly of countries set to compete later this year in Riyadh.

26 Mar
Foo Zen-Wen
The Biggest Winners Of Dota 2 Patch 7.41

The Biggest Winners Of Dota 2 Patch 7.41

As usual with big patches, we have major winners and losers. In this article, we will be going through the biggest winners of Dota 2 patch 7.41. Along with discussing why you should be picking them in your pubs.

26 Mar
Otomo
ESL One Birmingham: Group Stage Results and Playoffs Schedule

ESL One Birmingham: Group Stage Results and Playoffs Schedule

After an intense Group Stage, ESL One Birmingham advances to the Playoffs after cutting the lineup in half. Let’s take a look at how teams performed during the groups and who holds the best record so far.

26 Mar
Eric Oliveira
LEC Spring 2026: Schedule, Format, Tickets, Rosters, and More

LEC Spring 2026: Schedule, Format, Tickets, Rosters, and More

After a remarkable performance by the region at First Stand, LEC action resumes as teams look for the second trophy of the year and a coveted spot at MSI. The LEC Spring 2026 kicks off this Saturday, March 28, where some stellar matchups await right off the bat! Here's a look at everything you need to know about the 2026 LEC Spring, including a look at the new format, schedule, rosters, tickets, and more.

25 Mar
Martin Arévalo-Östberg

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