We have prepared a digest of the main esports news for Players readers on June 13, 2026.
BOARS Gaming Hold Second Place After the First Day of the PMEWL Season 6 Semifinals
- On June 12, the first matchday of the semifinal stage of the PUBG Mobile European Wonder League Season 6 (PMEWL) concluded. BOARS Gaming’s female roster, which is defending its championship title, secured an interim second place in the overall standings with 78 points.
Fnatic CEO Confirms Acquisition Offers but Denies Brand Dissolution Rumors
- Fnatic founder and CEO Sam Mathews confirmed that the organization has received several acquisition offers. According to a report by RFT, interest has come from multiple parties, including football clubs, with proposals ranging from minority stake purchases to a full acquisition of the organization.
FUT Defeat B8 and Eliminate the Ukrainian Team from IEM Cologne Major 2026
- European side FUT, featuring two Ukrainian players, defeated Ukrainian team B8 in an elimination match at the IEM Cologne Major 2026 in CS2. The teams traded map wins on their respective picks. B8 won Dust2 (13:10), while FUT responded with a stronger performance on Mirage (13:9).
Ninjas in Pyjamas Move Ukrainian Player cairne to the Bench After Six Months with the Team
- Esports organization Ninjas in Pyjamas has announced that Ukrainian player Artem "cairne" Mushynskyi has been moved to the bench. He joined the team in January 2026.