21.06.2026
Leviatán Won VALORANT Masters London 2026

The South American team Leviatán became the champion of VALORANT Masters London 2026. In the grand final, the squad defeated Paper Rex 3:2 (2:13 on Fracture, 13:6 on Split, 11:13 on Breeze, 13:10 on Ascent, and 13:5 on Lotus). Leviatán lost to Paper Rex (0:2) in the first round of the playoffs and dropped to […]

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21.06.2026
IEM Cologne Major 2026 Becomes the Most-Watched Tournament in Counter-Strike History

The grand final of IEM Cologne Major 2026 between Falcons and FURIA reached a peak viewership of 2,750,036 viewers. According to analytics company Esports Charts, the event has become the most-watched tournament in Counter-Strike history. The tournament's peak viewership surpassed that of PGL Major Stockholm 2021, which previously held the record with 2,748,434 peak viewers. […]

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21.06.2026
Falcons Crowned Champions of IEM Cologne Major 2026

Falcons defeated FURIA in the grand final of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 in CS2. The match lasted three maps, with all of them ending in a 13:8 scoreline (Mirage, Anubis, and Inferno). On their way to the title, Falcons also defeated G2 (2:1), Monte (2:1), NAVI (2:1), Vitality (2:1), and Spirit (2:1). The team's […]

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21.06.2026
Key Events of the Upcoming Week: PUBG Nations Cup 2026 and MSI 2026 Set to Begin

A new week in esports is just around the corner. From June 22 to June 28, fans can look forward to intense competition across multiple tournaments, as well as fresh content from Players. We've rounded up the most important events so you won't miss a thing. Every morning at 07:00, we will publish a fresh […]

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21.06.2026
Riot Games Unveils New Summit Map for VALORANT

During the grand final of VALORANT Masters London 2026, Riot Games revealed the Season 2026 // Act 4 update. Players can look forward to a new map, a unique game mode, and a fresh collection of cosmetic items. The update is scheduled to be released on Wednesday, June 24. The update introduces Summit, a new […]

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21.06.2026
CD Projekt will expand its ambitions and avoid another Cyberpunk 2077 disaster, company head reveals future plans

Polish studio CD Projekt RED has ambitious plans for the future of its major franchises. The company is currently working on a new Witcher trilogy, a remake of the first game, several spin off projects, the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, and the mysterious Hadar project, which is expected to become the foundation of a brand […]

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21.06.2026
GTA VI Could Become One of the Most Expensive Games: Leak Reveals Edition Prices

The Portuguese branch of major retailer FNAC appears to have accidentally revealed the prices of upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI editions in its database. The leak surfaced just days before official pre-orders are expected to begin on June 25 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. According to the leaked information, several Rockstar Games listings […]

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21.06.2026
FalleN Has Lost Only Two BO5 Finals

Today, June 21, the grand final of IEM Cologne Major 2026 will take place. For FURIA captain Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo, this will be the 18th best-of-five (BO5) final of his career. FalleN boasts an impressive record in BO5 finals. The Brazilian has lost only two finals played in a best-of-five format — at IEM Krakow […]

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21.06.2026
BOARS Gaming Finish Fifth After Day One of PMEWL Season 6 Grand Finals

The women's roster of BOARS Gaming competed in the first day of the PUBG Mobile European Wonder League Season 6 (PMEWL) Grand Finals. The team accumulated 48 points and currently sits in fifth place. Galatasaray Esports Girls lead the standings with 70 points. The final day of the tournament will take place today, June 21. […]

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21.06.2026
Mayor Sadiq Khan Announces Ambition to Turn London into the Global Esports Capital

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced his ambition to make the British capital one of the world's leading destinations for hosting esports events. The statement comes as the city hosts the major VALORANT Masters London 2026 tournament. As part of this strategy, Sadiq Khan visited the Red Bull Gaming Sphere entertainment complex in Tokyo alongside […]

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21.06.2026
Ukraine Fail to Qualify for ENC 2026 in League of Legends

The Ukrainian national team has ended its run in the Eastern European qualifier for the Esports Nations Cup 2026 in League of Legends. Ukraine began the qualification campaign with a victory over Slovenia (1:0), but lost to Lithuania (0:1) in the next round and dropped to the lower bracket. The Ukrainians then defeated Israel (1:0), […]

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21.06.2026
Grand Final Preview: IEM Cologne Major 2026

Today, June 21, the IEM Cologne Major 2026 comes to an end in CS2. The match is scheduled to start at 18:00 Kyiv time. The decisive final will feature FURIA and Falcons. FURIA started the tournament from Stage 3 and advanced to the playoffs undefeated with a 3-0 record. In their first match of the […]

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20.06.2026
Top Esports Matches on June 21: Grand Finals at IEM Cologne Major 2026 and VALORANT Masters London 2026

We've rounded up the top esports matches set to take place on June 21. CS2 Today marks the conclusion of the first CS2 season of 2026. The season will come to an end with the grand final of IEM Cologne Major 2026. Broadcast [EN] VALORANT VALORANT Masters London 2026, the second major international tournament of […]

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