Valve has introduced a major update for IEM Cologne 2026, completely changing the system of tournament items and stickers in Counter-Strike 2. Alongside the launch of the Major Hub in-game, Viewer Passes, Pick’Em Challenge, and new ways to obtain souvenir items have been added. The biggest change is the complete removal of traditional sticker capsules. […]
We have gathered the top esports matches taking place on May 22. CS2 The decisive day of the group stage at CS Asia Championships 2026 begins today — the final chance for teams to secure a playoff spot. Today’s Match Schedule: Broadcast [EN] Dota 2 The third round of the lower bracket playoffs at DreamLeague […]
The Ukrainian team was not eliminated from the tournament, so this match was not as crucial. However, they will now have to play a quarterfinal instead of securing a guaranteed top-four finish. The MVP of the match was insani, who get a 1.83 rating. As a reminder, B8 sensationally defeated The MongolZ and advanced to […]
We have prepared a digest of the main esports and gaming news for Players readers for May 21, 2026. Krafton Announce the First-Ever PUBG MOBILE Reality Show — Trial of Fire NAVI Junior Reach the Playoffs of Challengers 2026 EMEA: Stage 2 Valve Compare CS2 Cases to Pokémon Cards and Happy Meals NAVI Eliminated from […]
The second day of CS Asia Championships 2026 has come to an end, and the first teams to be eliminated from the tournament are now known. BCGame and Ninjas in Pyjamas were unable to handle the pressure of elimination matches and saw their tournament runs come to an end. Two Chinese teams also exited the […]
Krafton, together with Level Infinite and Lightspeed Studios, has announced the launch of PUBG MOBILE: Trial of Fire, a unique media project described as the world’s first battle royale reality show. The show will feature 16 elite squads from around the globe. Instead of competing in traditional virtual arenas, participants will face off in real-life […]
Konami has announced the launch of a new matchmaking test system in eFootball that will take Smart Assist settings into account. The AI-powered feature helps newcomers by automatically adjusting shot power, dribbling direction, and passing lines. However, among experienced players, the system has sparked controversy due to concerns about reduced tactical freedom and limited manual […]
Epic Games has announced that the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) 2026 World Championship will once again take place at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. The event is scheduled for September 15–20. The year’s biggest Rocket League tournament will be hosted by esports tournament operator BLAST, which also organized a Counter-Strike 2 event […]
NAVI have ended their run at DreamLeague Season 29 in Dota 2. The team lost to PlayTime 1:2 in the first round of the lower bracket. A victory in this match would have not only secured Natus Vincere a place in the next stage of the tournament, but also guaranteed qualification for EWC 2026. With […]
The women’s esports league Female Pro League S2: Emerald Diva for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, organized by tournament operator ESEL, continues to gain momentum. The organizers have revealed the schedule for the next group stage playday, which promises to be one of the most exciting of the season. The broadcast is scheduled to begin at […]
