The Players editorial team has prepared a digest of the main news for February 9, 2026.
Boars Gaming Announce Coach and Captain for PUBG Mobile Roster
- Ukrainian esports organization Boars Gaming has unveiled the coach and captain of its PUBG Mobile roster for 2026. Dmytro “Bamb1ni” Kuzmenko remains in the head coach position, while French player Corentin “Snowix” Eon has returned as team captain.
All Participants Confirmed for BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026
- NAVI and B8 have officially accepted invitations to BLAST Open Rotterdam, one of the key CS2 tournaments of the spring season. Ninjas in Pyjamas, featuring two Ukrainian players, will also take part after securing a slot through qualification. As a result, several high-profile organizations will compete at the event, including two Ukrainian teams.
ESL Reveal Teams Invited to IEM Atlanta 2026
- ESL has published the list of teams invited to Intel Extreme Masters Atlanta 2026, including both the main stage and closed qualifiers. Invitations were issued based on the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) as of February 2, 2026.
Analyst Values Upcoming The Witcher 3 DLC at $30
- Discussion is growing within the gaming community around a third expansion for the iconic RPG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. While not officially announced, the DLC is considered effectively confirmed. Eleven years after the original release, CD Projekt Red is expected to launch new story content to maintain interest in the franchise ahead of The Witcher 4 and to serve as a narrative bridge between the two games.
EA Sports FC Tournament to Be Held at Esports Nations Cup 2026
- EA Sports FC has been officially confirmed as one of the disciplines at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup, which will take place in November 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The tournament will feature a prize pool of $600,000.