Key events of the upcoming week: Monte to start at PGL Astana 2026 and the launch of Female Pro League S2

A new esports week is ahead. From May 4 to May 10, we can expect intense matchups across various tournaments, along with fresh content from Players. We’ve gathered the most important highlights so you don’t miss any key events.

Our focus will be on:

• CS2: PGL Astana 2026 kicks off on May 9 and will run until May 17. Ukrainian team Monte will be competing at the event.
• VALORANT: The playoffs of VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 1 will begin, though unfortunately without NAVI.
• League of Legends: The final matches of the LEC 2026 Spring group stage will take place. These will be offline matches held in Madrid, where NAVI will not play, but the team has already secured a spot in the playoffs.
• MLBB: The women’s MLBB scene is heating up as Season 2 of the Female Pro League begins.

Every morning at 07:00, we will publish a fresh digest covering the previous day, so you can always stay up to date with all results. At 09:00, you can expect the daily match schedule with links to official broadcasts—save it so you always know where to watch your favorite teams. Of course, there will also be the latest news from the world of esports and gaming, along with exclusive interviews and a giveaway.

Stay with Players to always be at the center of esports action!

As a reminder, Magnus Carlsen and several other top chess players will skip the Grand Chess Tour 2026 in favor of the Esports World Cup.