Competitions

Here are the top picks to win Dota 2’s The International 10

After two years of waiting, The International 10 is finally here, which means 18 of Dota 2’s best teams will be competing on esports’ biggest stage for their share of the $40 million prize pool. For just the third time this year, top players from around the world will gather together in one location to play a tournament. The final premier event of the season will run from Oct. 7 to 17 to test their mettle and see who has what it takes to lift the Aegis of Champions. Some

PUBG Mobile esports saw a sharp increase in viewership and registrations with more tournaments in 2021

Most of the competitions in PUBG Mobile esports’ 2021 calendar have wrapped up. And the game saw staggering growth this year, according to data shared by Tencent in a press release. In late 2020, Tencent announced that it was significantly expanding PUBG Mobile esports by announcing a $15 million prize pool, more Club Opens (PMCOs), and Pro Leagues (PMPLs). James Yang, the director of PUBG Mobile global esports, said in a keynote that the company would also be focusing on increasing Western viewership. The popularity of the game in the

Free Fire Asia Championship and EMEA Invitational unveiled

With the Free Fire World Series (FFWS) 2021 getting canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Garena is hosting regional tournaments around the world. The company revealed the Free Fire EMEA Invitational and the Asia Championship (FFAC) today. Both of the competitions will be played online and will follow a similar format. They’ve been split into the play-ins and the final. The schedule is as follows EMEA InvitationalPlay-ins: Nov. 20 and 21Finals: Nov. 27FFACPlay-ins: Nov. 20 and 21Finals: Nov. 28 The teams will play six rounds on Bermuda, Purgatory, and Kalahari

The International Compendium 2021 is live, features reworked item sets, updated Talent Autographs, and more

The International 10 is less than a week away and many of the world’s best Dota 2 teams are preparing to compete from Oct. 7 to 17 for a chance to lift the Aegis of Champions.  To celebrate the biggest Dota event of the year and share the spotlight with fans around the world, Valve is launching the next iteration of The International Compendium, which includes rewards and a way to directly support casters and talent. Just like with previous years, the TI Compendium acts as an interactive event in

Ibai and FC Barcelona star Gerard Piqué to host a Balloon Keep-Up World Cup in October

Spanish streaming icon Ibai and soccer pro Gerard Piqué are set to host the first Balloon Keep-Up World Cup next month. The event will be held in person in Barcelona, Spain on Oct. 14. Ibai originally made the announcement on Sept. 26 and has made an open call for competitors worldwide. The video posted today showed the first representatives accepting their invitation to the prestigious competition. Antonio, Diego, and Isbel Arrendondo will compete on behalf of the U.S. They’re the founders of the Keep-Up Balloon League, a U.S.-based league dedicated to

Pokémon Sword and Shield Spooky Cup 2021 Online Competition announced

The Halloween festivities are set to kick off in Pokémon Sword and Shield next month with the Spooky Cup online competition event making its return again in 2021. Registrations for this online competition are now live with the event set to take place from Oct. 14 to 17. Participants will take home 50 BP for their hard work. The 2021 Spooky Cup is a double battles competition that will only allow a limited pool of Pokémon to be used during the event. These Pokémon were selected as the more spooky

EA Sports Reveals Expanded FIFA 22 Esports Program

FIFABy Max Mallow | 1:02 PM EDTPhoto by EA SportsEA Sports revealed new expansions to the FIFA 22 esports program Sept. 29 in a press release."The three competitions featured in the expanded esports ecosystem are the FIFAe Club Series 2022™, the FIFAe Nations Series 2022™, and the EA SPORTS FIFA 22 Global Series on The Road to the FIFAe World Cup 2022™. The three pinnacle events of the series will all take place in summer 2022," EA Sports said in the release."“FIFA competitive gaming is the future of global esports

Wild Rift Summoner Series NA Regional Finals to happen in Denver with $70,000 prize pool

The League of Legends: Wild Rift Summoner Series Regional Finals is set to be the first LAN event for the game in North America. Nerd Street, which has partnered with Riot Games and Wisdom Gaming to conduct the event, announced yesterday that the finals will happen at the Localhost Gaming and Esports Center in Denver, Colorado. Eight teams will be competing in the finals from Oct. 8 to 10 to become the first North American champions and for a share of the $70,000 prize pool. Adding to the stakes, the