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Average Match Duration by Esports Game: Which Lasts the Longest? (2026)

Average Match Duration by Esports Game: Which Lasts the Longest? (2026)

In 2024, a single CS2 map at ESL Pro League Season 20 lasted 71 rounds and ran for over three hours. That same afternoon, a full best-of-five Rocket League grand final concluded in under 40 minutes. Same day. Same sport. Completely different clocks. This article maps exactly how long every major esport actually lasts—and why the variance matters. By the end, you will understand the exact duration ranges of 10 major titles, what drives their variance, and how these timingsmore

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Otomo
Hearthstone Esports Is Back: Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Winter Playoffs

Hearthstone Esports Is Back: Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Winter Playoffs

The wait is finally over. After a grueling two-month break that left fans eager for more action, the Hearthstone Esports 2026 season is officially ready to kick off.

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Thales Costa
JD Gaming become the final team to qualify for First Stand 2026

JD Gaming become the final team to qualify for First Stand 2026

We have our complete lineup of teams to compete First Stand 2026 at last! Having breezed past Weibo Gaming (WBG) in the Lower Bracket Finals of the LPL Split 1 Playoffs, JD Gaming (JDG) have become the final team to book their spot in São Paulo.

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Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Valve to Introduce "X-Ray Scanner" to CS2 in Germany

Valve to Introduce "X-Ray Scanner" to CS2 in Germany

In their latest bid to circumvent modern EU regulations, Valve are introducing Germany to a tried and tested mechanic, the “X-Ray Scanner”. Previously only utilized in France, its introduction in Germany will see case openings only be enabled via the scanner, with the key system done away with. The implementation is set to start on March 16th with no current news of further rollouts in other countries and regions for now.

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Foo Zen-Wen

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JonahP officially joins Sentinels VALORANT

JonahP officially joins Sentinels VALORANT

The Professor is officially back in the VCT Americas league after joining Sentinels.

6 Mar
Sage Datuin
ASL Season 21 StarCraft: Remastered Qualifiers Start March 7–8

ASL Season 21 StarCraft: Remastered Qualifiers Start March 7–8

The road to ASL Season 21's Round of 24 starts this weekend. Online qualifiers on March 7-8 will send 22 players through, with Flash back in the mix on StarCraft: Remastered's fresh map pool.

6 Mar
André Guaraldo
Mel at First Stand 2026? Winners and Losers of League of Legends Patch 26.05

Mel at First Stand 2026? Winners and Losers of League of Legends Patch 26.05

First Stand 2026 is just days away, and the official patch for the tournament (LoL Patch 26.05) is already live. Before the best teams in the world head to Brazil to battle for the first international trophy of the year, let's take a quick look at the biggest winners and losers of First Stand's patch.

6 Mar
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
No More Bo1s: LEC Announces Bo3s for Spring Split Regular Season

No More Bo1s: LEC Announces Bo3s for Spring Split Regular Season

Earlier today, LEC announced the details for the upcoming 2026 Spring Split. The most exciting part of this announcement is the decision to finally switch from Bo1 to Bo3 for the regular season.

6 Mar
Ganesh Jadhav
Top Esports Report their Jungler naiyou for Potential Match-fixing

Top Esports Report their Jungler naiyou for Potential Match-fixing

Through a post on Weibo, Top Esports (TES) have announced that they are investigating their own Jungler Yang "naiyou" Zi-Jian for "seriously violating club rules and regulations and professional ethics." Though the organization did not provide any specific examples that would demonstrate what it is they are referring to, Top Esports did disclose they have already reported the situation to the league, whose disciplinary department will continue to handle the investigation from here on out.

6 Mar
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
PGL Wallachia Season 7: Format, Schedule, Fixtures and More

PGL Wallachia Season 7: Format, Schedule, Fixtures and More

We are already in March and PGL Wallachia Season 7 will kick things off for PGL on the Dota 2 professional circuit in 2026. Teams had some time off between DreamLeague Season 28 and Wallachia, but relocating to Romania always takes its toll.

6 Mar
Eric Oliveira
FalleN Out? FURIA's Coach sidde to Step In at EPL 23 Playoffs

FalleN Out? FURIA's Coach sidde to Step In at EPL 23 Playoffs

FURIA's spot in the ESL Pro League Season 23 playoffs is not locked in yet, but an unusual scenario is already making fans nervous: Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo might not be available to play the playoffs in Stockholm

5 Mar
Thales Costa
VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 Playoffs Pick’Ems Guide

VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 Playoffs Pick’Ems Guide

The Swiss stage of VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 is over, and the Playoffs Pick’Ems are live. Here’s how to make your picks and Strafe’s predictions for the bracket

5 Mar
Ganesh Jadhav
Parker will stand-in for Tundra Esports at PGL Wallachia Season 7

Parker will stand-in for Tundra Esports at PGL Wallachia Season 7

Tundra Esports has recently announced that David "Parker" Nicho Flores will be their stand-in carry during PGL Wallachia Season 7. Ivan "Pure" Moskalenko most likely had visa issues due to his Russian nationality.

5 Mar
Eric Oliveira
CS2 Inferno A Site Changes Once Again: Balcony Opens Up, Graveyard Closes Down

CS2 Inferno A Site Changes Once Again: Balcony Opens Up, Graveyard Closes Down

Once again, Valve just nudged Inferno’s A site meta with two small-looking edits that are going to feel huge in real rounds: Balcony has been extended, and Graveyard is now closed off.

5 Mar
Thales Costa
VCT Masters Santiago Playoffs: Teams, Bracket, Schedule, and More

VCT Masters Santiago Playoffs: Teams, Bracket, Schedule, and More

VCT Masters Santiago Playoffs will kick off soon, with the top four teams from the Swiss Stage facing the four winners of each international Kickoff tournament in a double-elimination bracket.

4 Mar
Adarsh J. Kumar
Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Season 02 Reloaded Brings Black Ops Royale, Paradox Junction Zombies Map, New Voyak KT-3 Assault Rifle and much more!

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Season 02 Reloaded Brings Black Ops Royale, Paradox Junction Zombies Map, New Voyak KT-3 Assault Rifle and much more!

Season 02 Reloaded is one of Black Ops 7’s biggest mid-season drops yet, headlined by Black Ops Royale, the Paradox Junction Zombies map, and a new competitive arsenal. This article breaks down every major change for Warzone, Multiplayer, Zombies, and events.

4 Mar
André Guaraldo
Los Ratones roster returns under the Witchcraft name for EMEA Masters 2026

Los Ratones roster returns under the Witchcraft name for EMEA Masters 2026

A mere two weeks after Los Ratones shut down, the roster has found a new place to call home ahead of the start of EMEA Masters Winter 2026, where they will compete under the Witchcraft banner. We won't get to see the complete Los Ratones roster return to action, however, with one key member being replaced by a former LCS and LEC Champion.

4 Mar
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
LCS, LEC, and LCK meta comparison: Most picked champions, win rates, and preferences in Split 1

LCS, LEC, and LCK meta comparison: Most picked champions, win rates, and preferences in Split 1

As hype for First Stand 2026 continues to grow, it's time to quickly look back at the first split of the season across several regions to compare metas, champion diversity, and preferred styles before we head to the international stage. For this analysis, we'll be taking a look at the LCS Lock-In 2026, LEC Versus 2026, and LCK Cup 2026 tournaments.

4 Mar
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
BLG become the first LPL team to qualify for First Stand 2026

BLG become the first LPL team to qualify for First Stand 2026

Things looked shaky for a minute there, but Bilibili Gaming (BLG) ultimately became the first Chinese team to qualify for First Stand 2026 after taking down JD Gaming (JDG) in the Upper Bracket Finals of the LPL Split 1 Playoffs. Now, they will await to find out who their rivals will be in the Grand Finals, where they will compete for the trophy as well as the LPL's first seed at First Stand.

4 Mar
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
CS:GO Is Back: Valve Finally Gives Us a Standalone App

CS:GO Is Back: Valve Finally Gives Us a Standalone App

Nostalgia just hit like a clean AWP shot through mid doors. If you've been missing the classic feel of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive since CS2 took over, we've got some massive news for you.

4 Mar
Thales Costa

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