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Esports Foundation Bets $2M on Creators to Bring EWC and ENC to Every Corner of the World

Esports Foundation Bets $2M on Creators to Bring EWC and ENC to Every Corner of the World

The Esports Foundation just made a major move for content creators. On June 11, 2026, the organization behind the Esports World Cup and the Esports Nations Cup officially opened applications for its 2026 Creator Program, the largest co-streaming initiative esports has ever seen, and it is backing it up with a $2 million investment in creator rewards.

11 Jun
Thales Costa
Rocket League Season 23 Brings World Cup Theme, Ryza Cars and Respawn Control

Rocket League Season 23 Brings World Cup Theme, Ryza Cars and Respawn Control

Rocket League Season 23 brings the FIFA 2026 World Cup to virtual arenas. The update includes new cars like the Ryza T60, nation challenges and the respawn control feature after demolitions.

Rocket League
7 Jun
André Guaraldo
KSI Becomes First 'Original' in New Football Game 'GOALS'

KSI Becomes First 'Original' in New Football Game 'GOALS'

‘GOALS’ is a new online football game title designed by its namesake studio based in Stockholm, Sweden. Framed as a free-to-play, competitive, online title, ‘GOALS’ seeks to enter the competitive sports-esport cross-section with the tagline as the “next evolution of football gaming experiences”.

4 Jun
Foo Zen-Wen
G2 Esports Brings Fantasy Webcomic Red Aura to Global Audiences on WEBTOON

G2 Esports Brings Fantasy Webcomic Red Aura to Global Audiences on WEBTOON

G2 Esports, one of the world's most recognisable names in competitive gaming, is stepping further into the world of original entertainment with the English-language global launch of its fantasy-action webcomic, Red Aura, on WEBTOON. The series goes live on Saturday, June 6, under the platform's prestigious WEBTOON Originals label.

4 Jun
Martin Arévalo-Östberg

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EWC 2026 Paris Tickets on Sale: Venue, Prices, and More

EWC 2026 Paris Tickets on Sale: Venue, Prices, and More

Tickets for the Esports World Cup 2026 are now live. Following the venue change, all previous ticket holders have been refunded, and new ticketing information is available.

29 May
Adarsh J. Kumar
Karmine Corp are the RLCS 2026 Paris Major Champions

Karmine Corp are the RLCS 2026 Paris Major Champions

It was always going to be a special night. Paris La Défense Arena, one of Europe's biggest indoor arenas, packed with fans wearing blue. And when Atow punched in the overtime winner to seal a 4-1 Grand Final victory over Twisted Minds, the place absolutely exploded. Karmine Corp are your 2026 RLCS Paris Major champions.

Rocket League
25 May
Thales Costa
RLCS Paris Major Playoffs Preview: Gentle Mates on Fire, FURIA Need a Miracle

RLCS Paris Major Playoffs Preview: Gentle Mates on Fire, FURIA Need a Miracle

The RLCS Paris Major 2026 playoffs begin tomorrow with Gentle Mates perfect in groups and FURIA alive after a reverse sweep over R8. Here is a quick preview of every matchup.

Rocket League
22 May
André Guaraldo
Esports World Cup 2026 Heads to Paris for Its First Edition Outside Saudi Arabia

Esports World Cup 2026 Heads to Paris for Its First Edition Outside Saudi Arabia

The world's biggest esports event just found a new home. The Esports World Cup 2026 is officially moving to Paris, France, marking the first time in the tournament's history that it will be hosted outside of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

20 May
Thales Costa
Karmine Corp Returns to Esports World Cup Club Partner Program

Karmine Corp Returns to Esports World Cup Club Partner Program

Karmine Corp have been reinstated into the Club Partner Program for the 2026 iteration. The French Club maintains their partnership streak for the 3rd edition of the Esports World Club.

20 May
Foo Zen-Wen
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
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

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