FlyQuest swept G2 3-0 at MSI 2025, highlighting Europe's decline and North America's rise in League of Legends. Movistar KOI also faced a historic defeat, signaling shifting global power dynamics.

Magnus Carlsen joins Team Liquid for the Esports World Cup 2025, blending traditional chess with digital esports. BETBY expands chess betting markets, promoting the sport's integration into mainstream sports betting during the Riyadh event.

FISSURE Playground 1 in Belgrade kicks off July 15 with 16 global teams, including FURIA's first top-tier appearance since their invite. The $1M event features group stages, playoffs, and high-stakes matches among top contenders like Astralis and Virtus.pro.

Wildcard promotes AWPer fr3nd from academy to main roster amid roster shakeup, including benching stanislaw and phzy. The team plans to add Jaxon 'Peeping' Cornwell after the BLAST.tv Austin Major.

G2 plans to sign CS:GO player MATYS from fnatic, with his debut expected at IEM Cologne, amid a major roster rebuild involving strategic signings and leadership changes.

Wildcard reshuffles its CS:GO lineup, promoting fr3nd and signing rising star Peeping, as it prepares for the Fissure Playground 1 tournament in Serbia starting July 15.

NRG benches Jadan 'HexT' Postma and Josh 'oSee' Ohm, replacing them with Carson 'nosraC' O'Reilly and Zack 'XotiC' Elshani, signaling a major roster overhaul. The move aims to redefine the team's strategic direction.

Black Ops 6, released in October 2024, fuels esports success with record viewership but faces gameplay issues like limited maps and weapon diversity, and technical bugs. Despite flaws, top players excel with Omnimovement, boosting competitive excitement.

The 2026 Counter-Strike season features 32 teams competing in major tournaments across global locations with a total prize pool exceeding $3.35 million. The season includes various formats like Bounty, Open, and Rivals, with detailed schedules and venues announced by BLAST.

The EWCF is boosting esports growth with six-figure funding for 40 organizations ahead of the July 7 World Cup, amid ongoing debates over Saudi backing and esportswashing. The initiative aims to foster long-term sustainability and global recognition for esports.

Nadeshot's resurgence has fueled a Counter-Strike revival, with record viewership at the BLAST.tv Austin Major and increased interest in CS2 skins, prompting esports recruitment and record-breaking engagement.

T1 narrowly advances at MSI 2025 after a tough series against CFO, showcasing resilience with a decisive final game, as other teams like Bilibili Gaming dominate. The tournament heats up with high-stakes matches and dramatic plays, intensifying the competition.

A Marvel-themed game is adding a new character monthly, blending iconic and obscure heroes to shake up esports meta. Developers plan ongoing updates, impacting tournaments like Marvel Rivals Ignite.

Counter-Strike's event formats now prioritize Valve Regional Standings, with ESL Pro Tour adding third-place deciders and new Elite qualifiers for better rankings and Major access.

OG Esports launches the OG MR Combine, an open try-out event to discover new Marvel Rivals talent, aiming to revamp their roster after recent setbacks. The process includes multi-stage assessments and a Lisbon bootcamp, emphasizing diversity and skill.

YEKINDAR signs permanently with FURIA through 2027 after a successful loan, boosting the team’s prospects in upcoming tournaments like IEM Cologne. His improved performance marks a turnaround from his struggles at Liquid.

BLAST's 2025 tournament shifts its group stage online from August 27 to September 1, with playoffs in London, citing logistical and travel challenges. Valve approved the change, supporting a more streamlined format.

The ALGS 2025 Midseason Playoffs in Riyadh feature 40 teams competing for $2M, with a multi-stage format including Pool Play, Semifinals, and Finals. Fans can watch live on Twitch, YouTube, and FACEIT.

Pepsi and Mountain Dew are the main sponsors for the 2025 Esports World Cup, featuring immersive fan experiences and a record $70 million prize pool. Cristiano Ronaldo is the global ambassador, amid ongoing controversy over Saudi Arabian ties.