The VALORANT EMEA Clash 2026, featuring 12 teams, bridges the Kickoff and Masters Santiago stages with a unique interdimensional bracket format. The event runs from February 19-25 and will be streamed on official VCT EMEA channels.

Relog Media announces the HLC CYPRUS PRO, a $30,000 esports tournament in Limassol from April 3-5, targeting teams aiming for VRS points to qualify for the Cologne Major. With a unique format and significant prize pool, the event seeks to attract diverse global competitors.

The TFT 16.4 update balances gameplay by nerfing Shyvana and Olaf while buffing Aurelion Sol for improved strategy diversity. Additional tweaks enhance other champions and address visual issues to ensure a more stable and varied game experience.

Highguard, initially a 3v3 PvP raid shooter, will permanently adopt a 5v5 mode following strong community demand. This move aims to rejuvenate player engagement and ensure the game's longevity.

Apex Legends Season 28, launching February 10, 2026, introduces a Premium Battle Pass with new legendary skins, a Reactive Bocek skin, and gameplay updates for Bloodhound and Catalyst. The update also features a Hardlight Mesh mechanic, weapon adjustments, and a reworked Fuse ultimate, alongside an anniversary rewards track running until March 10, 2026.

Team Spirit triumphed over G2 Esports in a tense quarter-final, clinching a 2-1 victory after a dramatic overtime on Dust2. Key performances from donk and sh1ro highlighted the match, with Spirit's strategic CT-side play on Anubis proving decisive.

FURIA secured a 2-1 victory over Astralis, advancing to the IEM Krakow playoffs with strong performances from KSCERATO and molodoy. Despite losing Overpass, FURIA dominated on Mirage and Nuke, showcasing improved form against Astralis' tactical play.

Vanta announces a $50,000 LAN tournament in Bucharest, Romania from March 24-26, with top eight teams from Valve's March VRS Rankings entering directly. Registration opens February 10 with a $2,000 fee per team.

Valorant's Patch 12.02 delivers significant updates, including buffs to Harbor and nerfs to Reyna, alongside various bug fixes and new concuss options for certain agents. Released on February 4, 2026, the patch aims to enhance gameplay balance and introduce strategic depth.

Riot Games unveils Patch 26.3 for League of Legends, reworking Mel to enhance counterplay and implementing buffs for Briar and Bel’Veth. The update, slated for February 4, 2026, also includes extensive champion and gameplay balance adjustments, responding to player feedback for the new season.

PARIVISION recruits Valery 'SSS' Lazarev as their new offlaner, emphasizing a youthful approach for the 2026 Dota 2 season. Dmitry 'DM' Dorokhin exits the main roster, while SSS debuts at DreamLeague Season 28.

FUT will replace Legacy at the upcoming PGL Cluj-Napoca tournament after Legacy withdrew due to an invalid roster. FUT aims to capitalize on their recent successes at IEM Krakow to secure a top-17 European finish and a direct invite to the IEM Cologne Major.

HEROIC shifts strategy by replacing their unorthodox AWPer nicoodoz with more traditional talent, reflecting a stable AWP meta. Meanwhile, Valve's VRS ranking system faces backlash for its barriers to tier-two teams, prompting calls for reform.

A Nevada court has issued a temporary restraining order against Polymarket, barring it from offering sports and event contracts without a state gambling license. This decision highlights ongoing regulatory tensions between state and federal authorities over prediction markets, with a preliminary injunction hearing scheduled for February 11.

MLBB revealed a robust 2026 esports roadmap at the M7 World Championship Grand Finals in Jakarta, introducing a five-region structure to enhance global competitive play. Additionally, MLBB will debut in the Esports Nations Cup 2026 and as a medal event at the 2026 Asian Games, further integrating esports into traditional sports arenas.

Astralis is banking on a new international core, led by captain HooXi, to enhance tournament outcomes and individual growth. Following offseason changes, the team aims for long-term success with a mix of Danish and international players, and is set to face FUT in the lower bracket.

Honor of Kings Philippines unveils its 2026 roadmap, highlighting international events and expansion in both domestic and regional presence. Key initiatives include Asian Games qualification and an expanded PKL roster, with Blacklist International leading the charge in international competitions.

Aurora Gaming captured their first major Dota 2 trophy by defeating Team Spirit 3-2 in a thrilling grand final comeback. The victory earned them $125,000 from the $250,000 prize pool, marking a significant milestone for the team.

Aurora has benched jottAAA, who has joined Eternal Fire on loan, replacing him with Caner's "soulfly" Kesici during the winter tournament break. Eternal Fire is testing jottAAA as a potential permanent addition to its roster, as Aurora focuses on restructuring for better online tier-two results.