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LoL Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage Average Viewership Rises 8% Despite Lower Peak

LoL Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage Average Viewership Rises 8% Despite Lower Peak

Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage viewership increased by 8.15% in average viewers, despite recording a lower peak audience than last year's edition.

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Sofia Guimarães
Zeus Rejects HLE Contract Renewal, Seeks to Explore Value in FA Market

Zeus Rejects HLE Contract Renewal, Seeks to Explore Value in FA Market

Hanwha Life Esports (HLE) Top Laner Choi "Zeus" Woo-je has reportedly rejected a contract renewal proposal according to a report by Inven Global. As he approaches the 2-year milestone with HLE, he now looks to explore his value on the League of Legends Free Agent (FA) market when it opens.

14h
Foo Zen-Wen
All Teams Attending the CS2 PGL Singapore Major 2026

All Teams Attending the CS2 PGL Singapore Major 2026

Less than a month remains until the second CS2 Valve-sponsored event of the year — PGL Singapore Major. With the invite cutoff set for today, November 2, we have the final 32 teams invited to the year's showstopper tournament after months of intense back-and-forth.

15h
Ganesh Jadhav
Worlds 2026 Pick'Ems Guide: Knockout Stage

Worlds 2026 Pick'Ems Guide: Knockout Stage

The Swiss Stage has come and gone at Worlds 2026, and only the eight strongest League of Legends teams remain as we head for the Knockout Stage. With the arrival of the playoffs starts the final stage of the Pick'Ems challenge, letting you pick who you think will win the tournament and earn exclusive rewards in the process. Don't take too long to make your picks, though, as the Knockout Stage Pick'Ems window closes on November 3, at 2 pm PT!

19h
Martin Arévalo-Östberg

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aspas Reportedly Has an Offer and Is in Talks With Teams in EMEA and China for 2027

aspas Reportedly Has an Offer and Is in Talks With Teams in EMEA and China for 2027

The Brazilian is prioritizing a title-contending team and a long-term project as he weighs his options for the 2027 season.

20h
Bruno Rodrigues
100 Thieves Secure Final European Spot at Singapore Major 2026

100 Thieves Secure Final European Spot at Singapore Major 2026

A crucial device clutch helped 100 Thieves win FiRe Last Chance and secure a Singapore Major berth after

20h
Bruno Rodrigues
KRÜ Blaze Defeat Gentle Mates to Win Game Changers Championship 2026

KRÜ Blaze Defeat Gentle Mates to Win Game Changers Championship 2026

With two Brazilian players on the roster, KRÜ Blaze beat Gentle Mates 3-2 to secure Latin America's first Game Changers world title.

21h
Bruno Rodrigues
FalleN Reaches 20 Counter-Strike Titles, Overtakes s1mple and NiKo

FalleN Reaches 20 Counter-Strike Titles, Overtakes s1mple and NiKo

FalleN's 20th notable trophy puts him ahead of NiKo and s1mple in HLTV's records. See every title and how FURIA helped him return to winning.

1 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
Worlds 2026 Playoffs: Bracket, Schedule, Start Times and Format

Worlds 2026 Playoffs: Bracket, Schedule, Start Times and Format

See the Worlds 2026 quarterfinal matchups, full knockout schedule and start times across the Americas, Europe and Asia, plus the format and where to watch.

1 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
LYON, Bilibili Gaming and Karmine Corp Claim Final Worlds 2026 Playoff Spots

LYON, Bilibili Gaming and Karmine Corp Claim Final Worlds 2026 Playoff Spots

Bilibili Gaming swept Hanwha Life, LYON beat LOS and Karmine Corp defeated Movistar KOI to complete the Worlds 2026 playoff field.

1 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
LYON Edge Out LOS in Thrilling 2-1 Series to Reach Worlds 2026 Playoffs

LYON Edge Out LOS in Thrilling 2-1 Series to Reach Worlds 2026 Playoffs

After dropping Game 1 and overcoming a huge gold deficit in Game 2, LYON completed a 2-1 comeback against LOS to reach the Worlds 2026 quarterfinals.

31 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
YEKINDAR Wins First Career MVP After FURIA's PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 Triumph

YEKINDAR Wins First Career MVP After FURIA's PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 Triumph

The Latvian earns his first HLTV MVP award after leading FURIA in the PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 grand final against Nemiga.

31 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
Sentinels Confirm JonahP and Jerrwin Departures Ahead of VCT 2027

Sentinels Confirm JonahP and Jerrwin Departures Ahead of VCT 2027

JonahP and Jerrwin leave Sentinels less than eight months after joining. CEO Rob Moore says replacements have already been identified for VCT Americas 2027.

31 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
FURIA Overpowers Nemiga in Five-Map Final to Claim PGL Masters Bucharest 2026

FURIA Overpowers Nemiga in Five-Map Final to Claim PGL Masters Bucharest 2026

FURIA defeated Nemiga Gaming in a best-of-five thriller to win PGL Masters Bucharest 2026. Here's how the Grand Final match played out.

31 Oct
Adarsh J. Kumar
Paper Rex Announces Jinggg and d4v41 Departures Ahead of VCT 2027

Paper Rex Announces Jinggg and d4v41 Departures Ahead of VCT 2027

Jinggg and d4v41 leave Paper Rex after five and six years, respectively, as the organization prepares for VCT Pacific 2027.

31 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
Nemiga and FURIA Clash in PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 Grand Finals

Nemiga and FURIA Clash in PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 Grand Finals

FURIA Esports will take on Nemiga Gaming in the PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 Grand Final. Here's everything to know about the best-of-five matchup.

31 Oct
Adarsh J. Kumar
Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage Round 5: Matchups, Schedule, and Start Times

Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage Round 5: Matchups, Schedule, and Start Times

Six teams enter the final Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage round at 2-2. Three best-of-three series will decide the last quarterfinalists.

31 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
Hanwha Life Defeat G2 2-0 to Stay Alive at Worlds 2026

Hanwha Life Defeat G2 2-0 to Stay Alive at Worlds 2026

Hanwha Life eliminated G2 Esports from Worlds 2026 with a 2-0 victory. BLG vs HLE, Karmine Corp vs Movistar KOI, and LOS vs LYON will decide the last quarterfinal spots.

31 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
FURIA Confirms Exit From Mixed VALORANT Competition in 2027

FURIA Confirms Exit From Mixed VALORANT Competition in 2027

FURIA will not field a mixed VALORANT roster in 2027. Players and coaching staff will become free agents on November 2, while the organization promises news about its inclusive-scene plans.

31 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
Team Liquid Eliminated From Worlds 2026 by Brazil's LOS in Major Upset

Team Liquid Eliminated From Worlds 2026 by Brazil's LOS in Major Upset

LOS knocked Team Liquid out of Worlds 2026 with a 2-1 win and will play for a quarterfinal spot in the final round of the Swiss Stage.

30 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues

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