The Bracket Stage of the League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) 2026 continued with two decisive best-of-five series as Bilibili Gaming (BLG) and T1 both secured convincing 3-0 victories to advance in the tournament. BLG defeated LYON to reach the Upper Bracket Final, while T1 eliminated FURIA Esports from the competition and kept their championship hopes alive in the Lower Bracket.

The organizers of Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC 2026) have officially released the tournament rosters for all participating teams. Several organizations have submitted updated lineups, including substitute players and coaching changes, with many of the adjustments believed to be related to visa complications following the event's relocation to Paris, France, from its previous host country, Saudi Arabia.

After years of heartbreak, near misses, and relentless criticism, Nikola “NiKo” Kovač has finally reached the pinnacle of Counter-Strike.