04.05.2026
NAVI finish the LEC 2026 Spring group stage with a loss to G2

On May 3, NAVI’s League of Legends roster played their final match of the LEC 2026 Spring group stage. The match was against G2, and the team lost the series 0–2. However, this defeat did not affect Natus Vincere’s overall result, as the team had already secured a playoff spot the previous week. NAVI finished […]

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04.05.2026
Boars Gaming take first place at PMCO WEU 2026 Knockout Stage

The PUBG Mobile Club Open WEU Wildcard 2026 Spring Knockout Stage has concluded. The 16 teams that will compete in the finals for two spots at the PUBG Mobile Club Open 2026 are now confirmed. The Ukrainian organization Boars Gaming secured first place in the Knockout Stage, earning 160 points over two matchdays. The following […]

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04.05.2026
Top esports matches of May 4: conclusion of Week 6 at LEC 2026 Spring

We’ve gathered the main esports matches taking place on May 4. League of Legends Today features the final matches of Week 6 in the LEC 2026 Spring tournament. Broadcast [EN] As a reminder, the IOC has suspended the operations of its Esports Commission.

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04.05.2026
NAVI lost in the BLAST Rivals 2026 S1 final, IOC suspends Esports Commission — news digest for May 3

The Players editorial team has prepared a digest of the main news for May 3, 2026. IOC suspends Esports Commission PUBG MOBILE announces collaboration with Blue Lock anime Gaskom Ladies EU complete the roster for Female Pro League Season 2: Emerald Diva Magnus Carlsen and other top chess players to skip Grand Chess Tour 2026 […]

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03.05.2026
Vitality became the champions of BLAST Rivals Season 1 2026 after defeating NAVI

Another victory over NAVI and yet another title for Vitality, the team secured a new trophy by defeating the “Born to Win” squad without dropping a single map: Vitality have now claimed their fifth consecutive tournament title this year. To match their record from last season, they only need to win two more events — […]

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03.05.2026
Gaskom Ladies EU complete the Female Pro League Season 2: Emerald Diva lineup

The list of participants for the Female Pro League Season 2: Emerald Diva in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, organized by ESEL, has officially been finalized with the addition of Gaskom Ladies EU. This announcement marks the final step in preparation for the competition, as the league roster is now complete. The organizers noted that the […]

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03.05.2026
IOC suspends operations of its Esports Commission

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided to suspend the work of its Esports Commission, casting doubt on the future of the Olympic Esports Games initiative. This was reported by the Japanese news agency Kyodo. The shift in direction is linked to the new IOC President, Kirsty Coventry, who took office in June 2025. She […]

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03.05.2026
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: Every morning at 07:00, we will publish a fresh digest covering […]

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03.05.2026
Magnus Carlsen and several top chess players to skip the Grand Chess Tour 2026 in favor of the Esports World Cup

Former World Champion Magnus Carlsen will not participate in the Grand Chess Tour 2026 series. He has chosen instead to compete in the chess tournament held as part of the Esports World Cup, whose dates overlap with the GCT. The Grand Chess Tour will run from May 3 to August 28 across four locations. Meanwhile, […]

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03.05.2026
Wolves Esports denied visas for participation in the Salt Lake City Major

Wolves Esports player Huang “ArFeng” Zifeng confirmed that the team has been denied the visas required to enter the United States. As a result, the roster—composed entirely of Chinese players—will likely miss the BLAST R6 Salt Lake City Major. ArFeng posted a video on Bilibili, where he said: “Unfortunately, the visa officer shut me down. […]

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