
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

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
























