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BLAST Open Porto 2026 could be the most open CS tournament of the year so far, and I can’t wait
As the dust settles on the Esports World Cup, the eyes of the Counter-Strike 2 esports circuit turn towards BLAST Open Porto 2026, the next stop in a hugely populated Tier 1 calendar. With 13 of the 16 teams committing to the incredibly short turnaround, the stage is set for another enthralling...
GothamChess named BASILISK’s Head of Chess with Esports World Cup glory as the goal
Levy Rozman signs on as BASILISK's Head of Chess, where he'll recruit players, build content, and chase an Esports World Cup title against Magnus Carlsen.
GothamChess joins BASILISK with goal of helping its players take down Magnus Carlsen
GothamChess has joined science-focused esports organization BASILISK as its Head of Chess, where he hopes to challenge for the Esports World Cup.
AG.AL wins the Esports World Cup 2026 Club Championship, ending Falcons’ reign
AG.AL denied Team Falcons a historic three-peat, clinching the Esports World Cup 2026 Club Championship via a dramatic Trackmania final in Paris — the first EWC held outside Saudi Arabia.
AG.AL claims $7M club championship for best overall team after 7 weeks of the Esports World Cup
http://ag.al/ has been crowned Esports World Cup 2026 Club Champion, bringing seven weeks of competition in Paris, France to a close after more than 2,000 players, representing 200 Clubs and over 100 countries, competed across 25 tournaments in 24 games, for a record-breaking $75 million prize...
AG.AL wins Esports World Cup 2026 Club Championship
Gwen’s Trackmania title decided the seven-week marathon.
What we learned from the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 esports season
Following OpTic Gaming’s successful defense of its Esports World Cup title in Paris, the curtain has fallen on the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 season. The latest installment of the Call of Duty League (CDL) featured everything from a much-needed return to Europe to several teams consistently battling...
Some are asking, is the Esports World Cup bad for the FGC? The real question: Does it even matter?
The Esports World Cup has been a heavily debated event within the FGC. A segment of the esports scene that’s allergic to cringe and intoxicated by raw passion, the FGC has been largely against the EWC for quite some time. But is it actually a good thing for the fighting game scene? The FGC prides …...
Fortnite at EWC 2026: Streams, schedule, teams
The 2026 Esports World Cup is heading towards it closing point, but there are still some big games set to wrap up, including Fortnite. Here’s what you need to know.
Esports Leaders Paris locks in full agenda for Aug. 21 event during EWC closing weekend
The executive gathering series returns during the Esports World Cup's closing weekend, bringing over 90 senior industry figures to a 5-star Paris venue for roundtables, keynotes, and networking.
FaZe Clan takes trophy for Rainbow 6 Siege at Esports World Cup
FaZe Clan won the trophy for Rainbow 6 Siege at Esports World Cup 2026 for the first time, following a 3-1 victory over fellow Brazilian team Furia in the grand finals. With the win, three members of FaZe Clan have become Triple Crown winners: Jaime “Cyber” Ramos, Eduardo “KDS” Chiste Fontes, and...
Unbeatable Magnus Carlsen takes chess prize at Esports World Cup
Magnus Carlsen has won the Chess at Esports World Cup 2026 title, taking his second EWC trophy in a row, all without losing a single game in his journey to the top. Carlsen, who has never lost a match at the EWC, reinforces himself as the world’s greatest chess player. The Team Liquid Grandmaster...
Magnus Carlsen makes history as first two-time Esports World Cup Chess Champion
The Norwegian GM does it again!
Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru reveal how they really feel about YouTuber GothamChess
Chess legends Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen took some brutal shots at GothamChess during a lie detector test at the Esports World Cup.
PUBG Mobile Tournament Postponed By Severe Food Poisoning
A severe case of food poisoning has been sweeping the Esports World Cup, which is so bad it's leading to hospitalizations.
How to watch CS2 at EWC 2026: Streams, matches, teams
The Counter-Strike portion of the Esports World Cup is underway, with 32 of the world’s best battling it out for the top prize of $600,000. Here’s what you need to know.
Faker and Chovy signed chessboard is being sold after League icons played with it
Faker and Chovy have spent years trying to outplay each other in League of Legends, but at the Esports World Cup 2026, they traded Summoner’s Rift for 64 squares.
Shotzzy’s 655-kill tournament run powered OpTic Gaming’s EWC 2026 title defense
OpTic Gaming swept through the Esports World Cup 2026 bracket to claim back-to-back Call of Duty titles, with Shotzzy delivering some of the tournament's defining individual moments.
CS2 at Esports World Cup 2026: Schedule, results, bracket, teams, and how to watch
Powerhouse teams are out to dethrone The MongolZ at EWC.
Five Shotzzy plays that guided OpTic Gaming to Esports World Cup success
This year’s Esports World Cup (EWC) saw OpTic Gaming complete a successful title defense, much to the delight of the capacity crowd in attendance. After winning in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 last year, the North American organization successfully lifted the trophy in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. While...
Chess should be played over the board at the Esports World Cup
The chess category at the Esports World Cup has a $1.5 million USD prize pool. That is almost on par with the Grand Chess Tour’s prize pool of $2,000,000 USD, which is dispersed over the course of six tournaments. The EWC is giving it away in one. That places the EWC among the world’s best-funded …...
Can Counter-Strike 2 break the EWC 2026 viewership record?
The Esports World Cup (EWC) mega-event is well underway in Paris, boasting an eye-watering $75 million prize pool, spread across 25 tournaments and 24 titles. As one of the most significant remaining events, Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) runs from Aug. 12–23, with 32 of the best teams lighting up the...
OpTic Gaming takes the trophy for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 at Esports World Cup
OpTic Gaming won the trophy in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 finals at Esports World Cup 2026. That makes OpTic into back-to-back champions following an intense face-off with Team Heretics. The North American team had made it to nine grand finals during this Call of Duty season, ending this latest...
Alright, I’ve watched the Tekken 8 EWC tourney so far, and here is my prediction for the Top 8
The excitement never ends for the FGC at the Esports World Cup, with Tekken 8 currently in full swing. Even in just the first two group stages, the competition has already shown that it’s going to be fierce and that nobody is handing out free wins. With that said, wouldn’t it be fun to predict …...
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