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Rocket League Paris Major 2026: All You Need to Know

Rocket League Paris Major 2026: All You Need to Know

The RLCS 2026 season’s second Major will take place at Paris La Défense Arena from May 20 to 24. A total of 16 teams representing seven regions will compete for a $354,000 prize pool, along with valuable RLCS points that contribute toward qualification for the World Championship later this year.

Rocket League
14 May
André Guaraldo
Lamborghini to Sponsor DreamHack Events

Lamborghini to Sponsor DreamHack Events

An unlikely partnership, but one that is as real as anything else; ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has announced a long-term deal with none other than Italian luxury car brand Automobili Lamborghini. This means that Lamborghini will be the Official Automotive Partner for DreamHack events moving forward, starting with DreamHack Atlanta (May 15-17) in the US.

12 May
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Rocket League Ranks Explained: All Tiers, MMR & How to Climb (2026)

Rocket League Ranks Explained: All Tiers, MMR & How to Climb (2026)

Rocket League has 8 competitive ranks: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Champion, Grand Champion, and Supersonic Legend (SSL). Every rank except SSL is split into three tiers (I, II, III), each with four divisions. Your position in the ladder is determined by a hidden Matchmaking Rating (MMR) that changes after every match you play. Whether you’re new to competitive play or stuck at the same division for weeks, this guide covers all rocket league ranks in order, current MMR ranges, how the ranking system works, where most players sit in the distribution, and practical tips to climb faster.

Rocket League
11 May
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
KeSPA Returns to the Table: Partnership Resumes with Esports Nations Cup for 2026 Edition

KeSPA Returns to the Table: Partnership Resumes with Esports Nations Cup for 2026 Edition

KeSPA and the Esports Foundation have to an agreement, bringing the South Korean association back into the fold as National Team Partner, and by extension returns South Korea to the list of nations for the ENC.

9 May
Foo Zen-Wen

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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
Esports Nations Cup 2026 Confirms 16-Game Lineup for the Inaugural Event

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.

8 Apr
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Disney+ Expands KeSPA Partnership to Stream More Esports Events in 2026

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.

6 Apr
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Esports Foundation Announces the 40 Clubs for 2026 Club Partner Program

Esports Foundation Announces the 40 Clubs for 2026 Club Partner Program

Today, the Esports Foundation (EF) announced the selected 40 esports clubs for the 2026 Club Partner Program. The program, a $20M dollar initiative, provides funding and support for all the selected clubs. Now in its 3rd year, over $100M has been reportedly invested to date.

31 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
Bach: "One week before Wallachia, we barely played Dota."

Bach: "One week before Wallachia, we barely played Dota."

After defeating his former teammates, Zhang "Faith_bian" Ruida (also known as Bach) talked about his team's preparations for Wallachia, how they currently draft, and what's changed in his life since his first retirement.

12 Mar
Otomo
Rocket League Season 22 Patch v2.66: Visible MMR, Flip Reset Indicator and All Key Changes

Rocket League Season 22 Patch v2.66: Visible MMR, Flip Reset Indicator and All Key Changes

Rocket League Season 22 starts with patch v2.66 and a soft ranked reset, visible MMR for all competitive playlists, a flip reset indicator, and a visual timer on big boost pads. The update also restores playlist population numbers, adds new Custom Training controls, reworks the queue menu, introduces weekly Cash Cups, updates the RLCS shop, and launches a Jordan themed Rocket Pass headlined by the BMW M2 Racing, Zefira and Maven car bodies.

Rocket League
12 Mar
André Guaraldo
Cars, Goals, and National Pride: Rocket League Joins ENC 2026

Cars, Goals, and National Pride: Rocket League Joins ENC 2026

Things are about to get wild in Riyadh! The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) just dropped a bombshell that left everyone stunned, announcing Rocket League as the latest game to join the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC).

Rocket League
25 Feb
Thales Costa
RLCS Boston Major 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Tickets and More

RLCS Boston Major 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Tickets and More

The RLCS Boston Major 2026 kicks off this week with NRG, Karmine Corp, FURIA and MIBR headlining a stacked 16-team field. From GSL groups to Agganis Arena finals, here's your complete guide: who's favored, how to watch, and ticket info before it's too late.

Rocket League
16 Feb
André Guaraldo
Los Ratones Shuts Down: Caedrel Announces the End of the Team

Los Ratones Shuts Down: Caedrel Announces the End of the Team

After a crushing final week of the 2026 LEC Versus Regular Season, where Los Ratones just barely missed out on qualifying for Playoffs, Caedrel has now announced that the team is officially coming to an end.

13 Feb
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Esports World Cup Foundation Unveils 'Road to EWC' Program

Esports World Cup Foundation Unveils 'Road to EWC' Program

The Esports World Cup Federation (EWCF) has launched the Road to EWC, a global qualifying circuit featuring connecting publisher leagues, international events, and grassroots qualifiers into one cohesive season-long journey to Riyadh.

4 Feb
Adarsh J. Kumar
Esports Nations Cup 2026 Unveils $45 Million Prize & Development Fund

Esports Nations Cup 2026 Unveils $45 Million Prize & Development Fund

The inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC) is scheduled to commence in November 2026, backed by a $45 million commitment from the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) in the form of prize money, incentives, and development funds.

29 Jan
Adarsh J. Kumar
S1mple and BC.Game Sweep Legacy to Kickoff their IEM Krakow 2026

S1mple and BC.Game Sweep Legacy to Kickoff their IEM Krakow 2026

s1mple and BC.Game kick off their IEM Krakow campaign with a stunning 2-0 victory over Legacy, featuring a first-map comeback from an 11-2 deficit.

28 Jan
Adarsh J. Kumar
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Valve’s $900 Million Headache: Does the UK Lawsuit Actually Hold Merit?

Valve’s $900 Million Headache: Does the UK Lawsuit Actually Hold Merit?

In a significant legal blow to the operator of the world’s largest PC gaming platform, a UK court has ruled that a £656 million (approx. $900 million) class-action lawsuit against Valve Corporation can proceed to trial. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of 14 million UK Steam users, alleges that Valve has abused its dominant market position to overcharge gamers.

28 Jan
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Rocket League Patch 2.64 Brings South Park Crossover, 75 Preset Slots, and Switch 2 Enhancements

Rocket League Patch 2.64 Brings South Park Crossover, 75 Preset Slots, and Switch 2 Enhancements

Psyonix dropped Rocket League Patch 2.64 on January 22nd, and it's packed with more than just cosmetics. The South Park collaboration grabbed headlines, sure, but the actual meat of this update addresses player frustrations that have been building for a while. South Park Invades the Arena Running through February 5th, the limited-time event dishes out five free certified toppers featuring the show's main characters, each tracking different stats. You're getting Cartman (Turtle Goals), Stan (Goals), Kyle (Assists), Kenny (Demos), andmore

Rocket League
23 Jan
Andre Guaraldo

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