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The PUBG Nations Cup 2026 continues with Survival Stage Day 2 for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. This event is part of the ongoing esports competitions.
Fan-favorite map returns to CS2 competitive play in Premier Season Five
Valve has confirmed that the fan-favorite map Cache will return to Counter-Strike 2's Active Duty pool, replacing Overpass in Premier Season Five. Cache, which has been remade and updated for the Source 2 engine, will be available in the game's Premier mode starting July 6. This change brings the total number of maps in the Active Duty pool to seven, including Dust 2, Inferno, Mirage, Nuke, Ancient, and Anubis.
Regional Esports Roster Team Iron Wulf Qualifies for Shinto Champs National LAN Finals
Regional esports team Team Iron Wulf has qualified for the Shinto Champs National LAN Championship, taking place from September 4th to 6th, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. The four-player roster secured their spot after months of competition and will compete against 47 other organizations for a share of the $7,500 prize pool.
Just Dance Locks Spot for Games of the Future 2026: Phygital Dancers Head to Astana for $75,000 Prize
Ubisoft's Just Dance has been confirmed as the headline title for the Phygital Dancing discipline at the Games of the Future 2026 event in Astana, Kazakhstan. The competition will feature a $75,000 prize pool and take place from August 6-7. This marks the return of Just Dance to the major esports event, highlighting its popularity and the growing interest in phygital competitions.
Just Dance Returns to Games of the Future 2026 | Invision Game Community
Just Dance has been confirmed to return as a featured discipline at the Games of the Future 2026 esports event, taking place in Astana, Kazakhstan. The 'Phygital Dancing' competition, which blends physical performance with digital gameplay, will be held from August 6-7 with a $75,000 USD prize pool. Ubisoft expressed enthusiasm for the game's inclusion, highlighting its vibrant energy and international appeal as a perfect fit for the event's unique hybrid format.
DINO NUGGETS TAKES THE CROWN IN AN EPIC OLD SCHOOL RUNESCAPE DEADMAN ALL STARS LIVE FINAL
Jagex crowned Dino Nuggets as the champions of the Old School RuneScape Deadman All Stars Season 3 Finale, held in Chicago. The event, sponsored by Twitch, Chipotle, and Starforge, saw over 4,000 spectators in attendance and over one million viewers online. This marked the first RuneScape event held outside the UK since 2001.
THE ESPORTS AWARDS AND ESPORTS FOUNDATION LAUNCH PLAYER-VOTED EWC PLAYERS’ CHOICE AWARD AS PART OF EXTENDED GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP
The Esports Awards and Esports Foundation have extended their partnership through 2028, introducing the new EWC Players' Choice Award voted on by professional players. The Esports Awards ceremony will rotate host cities starting in 2026, with the next event scheduled for the United States. The Esports World Cup 2026 will be held in Paris, France, featuring over 2,000 players competing across 24 games.
Just Dance to Bring the Heat to the Games of the Future 2026
The Games of the Future 2026 will feature the return of Just Dance as a competitive phygital sport, with athletes competing for a $75,000 prize pool. The event, taking place in Astana from August 5-6, combines physical movement with digital precision. This inclusion highlights the growing diversity of phygital disciplines at the international event.
A Scrappy Indie Studio Is Bringing Tic Tac Toe to 100 Million Players with FRVR
FRVR is launching the Worldwide Tic Tac Toe Championship, making the classic game accessible to over 100 million players through its instant gaming platform. The championship, created by Victor Varnado, features timed rounds, expanding boards, and live global rankings, with an eight-week season culminating in crowning the world's best players. The event also serves as a celebration of Black creativity and independence.
Evening Esports and Competitions
The Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Bowl VII, presented by USAA, is scheduled to take place. This event highlights competitive esports within the Call of Duty franchise, supporting veterans.
'London is ready to level up and lead the world in esports': Mayor of London wants to use big events to stimulate economy and create opportunities for young people
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, aims to establish the city as the global esports capital by leveraging major events to stimulate the economy and create opportunities for young people. Khan visited Fnatic's facilities in Tokyo and highlighted the significant economic contributions of past esports events in London, such as the League of Legends World Championship Final and the Blast Premier London Open. A commissioned report will explore strategies for London to capture more of the growing esports market and develop talent pipelines through schools and training programs.
Brawl Stars Adidas Starr Cup Event Details
Supercell has announced the Brawl Stars Adidas Starr Cup event, a football-themed competition running from June 20 to July 1, 2026. The event features tournament stages with Super Ball matches, half-time challenges focused on Super Ball and Brawl Ball modes, and offers in-game rewards including skins and currency. A major giveaway will also provide 1 million Coins and 1 million Power Points to 10 lucky players.
Evening Esports and Competitions
The Jump Fortress Play-Offs 2026 for Team Fortress 2 are scheduled to take place. This event highlights the ongoing competitive scene for the popular shooter.
For some reason, Riot Games is creating a Valorant 'pub' in east London hosted by a British takeaway guy who likes to yell "bosh!"
Riot Games is hosting a Valorant-themed pub event in East London from June 19-21, featuring British personality 'Big John'. The event at The Phoenix Arms will offer free screenings of the Valorant Masters tournament, custom merchandise, and a 'quintessential British matchday pub' atmosphere, though drinks will not be free.
Evening Esports and Competitions
The finalists for the Indie Showcase 2026 have been announced. The event highlights emerging talent and games within the independent development scene.
Krafton is testing an AI-powered ally for PUBG and making esports deals for PUBG Mobile
Krafton is testing an AI-powered companion character named Ella for PUBG, designed to understand voice commands and assist human players in a new arcade mode. The company is also partnering with G2 to expand the esports scene for PUBG Mobile, focusing on Germany and Western Europe.
Capcom announces Gamescom 2026 lineup, including playable Dragon’s Dogma II: Dark Arisen and Mega Man: Dual Override
Capcom has announced its playable lineup for Gamescom 2026, featuring the debut of Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen and Mega Man: Dual Override. Attendees will also have hands-on opportunities with Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Street Fighter 6, alongside eSports activities and live streams.
HONOR OF KINGS ROLLING OUT THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE OF 2026 HOK Plus 2.0 Is Now Live!
Honor of Kings has launched its major HOK Plus 2.0 update, introducing a new Indian-inspired hero named Devara and three Arena of Valor heroes. The update also features a new Super Flow Brawl 2.0 mode, quality-of-life improvements, and various in-game rewards and events, including preparations for the 2026 Asian Games Esports Qualifiers.
Overwatch season 3 kicks off with the gift of Jetpack Cat nerfs after the Apache helicopter meta dominated the World Cup
Overwatch season 3 has launched with significant balance changes, notably nerfing the 'Jetpack Cat' character, which had become a dominant meta strategy, particularly when paired with Bastion. The patch addresses concerns about her mobility and the effectiveness of her 'Lifeline' ability, which was prevalent in the recent Overwatch World Cup. While some abilities were weakened, Jetpack Cat also received buffs to her damage and healing output.
Morning Esports and Competitions
Trackmania is holding online qualifiers for the Road to ENC 26 event. The announcement was made by Frans.