Johannes Prandl

LOUD vs NRG ended 2-1 at VCT Champions 2026, sending LOUD to a Vitality rematch while NRG now faces a tougher lower-bracket route. The post LOUD secure Vitality rematch after playoff upset appeared first on Esports Insider.

LFL 2027 faces fresh uncertainty after Team Vitality pauses its activities and closes Vitality.Bee, with the league’s operator still unknown. The post Vitality.Bee Closure Puts LFL’s 2027 Plans Under Pressure appeared first on Esports Insider.

The Tidebound roster returns to competitive Dota 2 after a 10-month hiatus, with xiao8 coaching four TI 2025 returnees and veteran offlaner Yang. The post Tidebound Reunites Four TI 2025 Players for 2026-2027 Return appeared first on Esports Insider.

Astralis roster change sees HooXi and jabbi benched after the team’s first LAN title since 2019, with two possible signings unconfirmed. The post Astralis’ First LAN Title Since 2019 Precedes Roster Shake-Up appeared first on Esports Insider.

T1 survive Paper Rex’s comeback and 100 Thieves dominate Nongshim as both winners advance in the VALORANT Champions Shanghai lower bracket. The post T1 survive Paper Rex comeback as 100 Thieves crush Nongshim appeared first on Esports Insider.

Yandex reverse-swept PARIVISION 2-1 at BLAST Slam VIII to reach the upper-bracket final, securing a Top 3 finish, US$135,000 and a day of rest. The post Yandex Secure Top-Three Finish With PARIVISION Reverse Sweep appeared first on Esports Insider.

G2 and Vitality advance in the Champions Shanghai upper bracket after wins, while 100 Thieves and Nongshim RedForce drop into the lower bracket. The post G2, Vitality advance through contrasting Shanghai quarter-finals appeared first on Esports Insider.

Brazil betting ban is disrupting Counter-Strike teams, broadcasts and events as Congress and the October 25 runoff could shape what happens next. The post Counter-Strike Sponsorships Face a Funding Gap in Brazil appeared first on Esports Insider.

USA TODAY Sports and PlayVS will stage a high school esports championship across three games, with eight teams chasing the December 11 final. The post Eight Teams Chase USA TODAY Sports’ First High School Esports Title appeared first on Esports Insider.

Sony INZONE gaming audio gets Fnatic-inspired orange and Glass Purple finishes, with existing hardware unchanged and pricing unconfirmed. The post Sony gives INZONE gaming audio a Fnatic-inspired makeover appeared first on Esports Insider.

A 3-1 record sends 1win into the ESL Pro League 24 playoffs after a 2-0 win over Spirit, which must now fight through the 2-2 bracket. The post A 3-1 record sends 1win into ESL Pro League 24 playoffs appeared first on Esports Insider.

Wildcard Major qualification chances fell to 24% after FOX Legacy, leaving two LAN events to revive its PGL Singapore Major campaign. The post Wildcard Has Two LANs Left in Major Qualification Race appeared first on Esports Insider.

VALORANT Champions Shanghai enters its playoffs with eight teams, led by four Americas qualifiers and three Pacific representatives in the bracket. The post Eight teams enter VALORANT Champions Shanghai title race appeared first on Esports Insider.

LOUD and T1 completed the VALORANT Champions Shanghai playoff field with 2-0 wins in decisive matches over Global Esports and FUT Esports. The post T1 earns first Champions top-eight finish as playoffs take shape appeared first on Esports Insider.

A player-reported VALORANT hardware ban involving a used Ryzen CPU highlights the risks and uncertainty facing secondhand PC buyers. The post Used CPU Report Raises Questions Over VALORANT Hardware Bans appeared first on Esports Insider.

CS2 player count fell 2.38% in September to an average of 805,638, extending a record seven-month decline as anti-cheat debate continues. The post September Drop Extends CS2’s Record Seven-Month Player Slide appeared first on Esports Insider.

The BLAST Slam VIII playoffs are set after LGD Gaming and 1W Team won Last Chance series to complete the six-team Malta bracket in October. The post BLAST Slam VIII Playoff Bracket Set After Last Chance appeared first on Esports Insider.

Brazil betting restrictions have reshaped CS2, with LOUD and Keyd Stars exiting, teams changing sponsor messaging and an event series cancelled. The post Betting Crackdown Reshapes Brazil’s CS2 Scene appeared first on Esports Insider.

siuhy free agent after Liquid exit, with the CS2 organisation left to fill an open roster spot and find a replacement for its former IGL. The post siuhy Enters Free Agency as Liquid’s CS2 Reset Continues appeared first on Esports Insider.

South Korea esports medals included two golds, one silver and two bronzes at the 2026 Asian Games, spanning five events in nine esports competitions. The post League of Legends repeat leads South Korea’s five-medal Asian Games haul appeared first on Esports Insider.

Astralis investment from Thibaut Courtois and Gonzalo Vila comes as accounts flag liquidity uncertainty at the Fusion-owned esports team. The post Astralis Ownership Gains Courtois Backing Amid Liquidity Concerns appeared first on Esports Insider.

China beat Japan in the Identity V final as Mu Xinyue became the first woman to win an Asian Games esports gold medal, for China. The post China’s Identity V win sets new Asian Games esports benchmark appeared first on Esports Insider.

The BFBS Esports Pro League finished this weekend at the Royal Air Force Museum in Hendon. A place I remember fondly from my childhood was awash with esports activity. A panel featuring voices from across the forces was followed by an expertly steered production (kudos Jon Winkle & the EPIC.LAN team), culminating in a Rocket … Continued The post “It’s as well as, not instead of”: BFBS leaders on gaming and the armed forces community appeared first on Esports Insider.

Valorant Champions Shanghai players are being asked to use wired mice after desk interference caused pauses and a rollback error during matches. The post Desk Interference Puts Valorant Champions Shanghai Under Scrutiny appeared first on Esports Insider.

The ISU esports arena gives five varsity teams a dedicated venue, broadcast facilities and more space to practise at Idaho State University. The post ISU Esports Moves Into New Student Union Arena appeared first on Esports Insider.