30.04.2026
NAVI lose their chances of reaching the VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 1 playoffs

Even before their final group stage match at VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 1, NAVI lost their chance to qualify for the playoffs. This happened because Team Heretics defeated FUT Esports and secured the final playoff spot. Natus Vincere could only have advanced if Heretics had lost and NAVI themselves had beaten Karmine Corp. In that […]

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30.04.2026
Top esports matches on April 30: NAVI vs Karmine Corp at VCT 2026

We’ve gathered the key esports matches taking place on April 30. VALORANT The group stage of VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 1 is ongoing in the European league. Matches taking place on the Berlin stage will directly impact team standings ahead of the playoffs. For Ukrainian fans, the highlight of the day will be the clash […]

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30.04.2026
Zinchenko listed as a substitute for IEM Atlanta 2026, Cache added to CS2 — news digest for April 29

We’ve prepared a digest of the main news for April 29, 2026, for Players readers. De_cache officially returns to Counter-Strike Study: Playing League of Legends improves brain function NAVI suspend NAVI Junior Dota 2 roster FIA launches Esports Global Rally Tour based on Assetto Corsa Rally Passion UA list Oleksandr Zinchenko as substitute for IEM […]

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30.04.2026
NaVi advance to the BLAST Rivals Season 1 2026 playoffs, while FURIA are sensationally on the brink of elimination

The first match day of BLAST Rivals Season 1 2026 went довольно calmly, with almost no upsets — but the key word here is “almost.” Vitality defeated FUT 2:1 in a surprisingly competitive series. The Turkish side is playing this tournament without launx due to his stomach issues, with their coach coolio standing in instead. […]

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30.04.2026
Counter-Strike 2 Update – April 30

The latest update for Counter-Strike 2 introduced a number of small but noticeable changes. The highlight is the update to Cache, featuring reworked key positions and improved visibility, along with minor tweaks to Dust II. [ MAPS ] Cache Dust II [ SOUND ] [ MISC ] It’s also worth noting that the developers removed […]

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29.04.2026
Ministry of Youth and Sports and Ministry of Foreign Affairs comment on CS2 tournament held in “Alabuga”

The Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine have issued a joint statement regarding the hosting of a CS2 tournament at the sanctioned Russian institution “Alabuga Polytechnic.” The ministries noted that Russian authorities are using esports as a tool of propaganda and as a means of recruiting young people […]

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29.04.2026
Team Starlace Joins Female Pro League Season 2: Emerald Diva

ESEL continues to announce participants for its women’s tournament Female Pro League Season 2: Emerald Diva in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. The next team officially registered for the competition is the ambitious roster Starlace. The players are determined to compete for the championship title and showcase their full potential on the battlefield. The tournament is […]

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29.04.2026
NAVI Reach Semifinals of EWC 2026 LoL Qualifier

Natus Vincere (NAVI) defeated GIANTX in the upper bracket quarterfinals of the European qualifier for the Esports World Cup 2026 in League of Legends. The match ended with a 2–0 score. NAVI have advanced to the upper bracket semifinals, where they will face G2 Esports. The match is scheduled for May 14. The EMEA qualifier […]

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29.04.2026
PS Plus Essential Subscribers to Receive EA FC 26

Sony has revealed the lineup of games for PlayStation Plus Essential available to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 users in May. The information was published on the official PlayStation website. Starting May 5, subscribers will gain access to: Previously, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile announced the launch of the Esports Global Rally Tour based on […]

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29.04.2026
Passion UA have registered Oleksandr Zinchenko as a substitute for IEM Atlanta 2026

The club Passion UA has officially registered Oleksandr Zinchenko as a substitute for IEM Atlanta 2026, which the Ukrainian organization will attend in May. At the same time, it is important to note that this is a substitute role, not a stand-in, so it is currently unclear whether Zinchenko will actually play for the team […]

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