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HLTV reports Passion UA owe former team their Budapest sticker money
HLTV reports that the former Counter-Strike players and staff of Passion UA are owed Budapest Major sticker money, prize money and wages. The CEO stopped answering its questions.
SalariesFormer BoostGate players say two thirds of their TCL salaries are unpaid
Two former BoostGate Esports players said on X that the roster that played the Turkish league this year is still waiting for most of its agreed pay. The club had not replied.
TournamentsS2G Esports Win the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 in Paris
S2G Esports held on for their first global PUBG Mobile title since 2022, winning the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 Grand Finals in Paris by a four-point margin.
TournamentsTeam Falcons Sweep Spacestation Gaming to Win the Rocket League EWC
Team Falcons beat Spacestation Gaming 4-0 to win Rocket League at the Esports World Cup 2026, recovering from missing the Paris Major earlier in the season.
TournamentsFaZe Clan Beat FURIA in an All-Brazilian Esports World Cup R6 Final
FaZe Clan beat FURIA 3-1 at the Esports World Cup 2026, completing an undefeated run and becoming the first Triple Crown winners in Rainbow Six Siege.
InvestmentFaZe owner GameSquare wins stockholder vote on a reverse stock split
GameSquare Holdings stockholders approved a reverse split of 1-for-2 to 1-for-8 on August 13, with Nasdaq's September 7 deadline on its minimum bid price rule close.
RevenueMotorsport Games books its first esports revenue since 2023
The maker of Le Mans Ultimate reported US$36,277 of esports revenue for April to June 2026, at a loss, and again plans a Le Mans Virtual Series season to start this year.
PublisherseEURO 2026: a record 47 nations and a December final in London
UEFA and EA Sports set the third eEURO: national selection on August 29 and 30, an online group stage in October and a one-day final at BBC Studios in London on December 12.
SalariesBrazilian labor court rules against Fluxo in case brought by coach Gafone
Two Brazilian labor courts found that League of Legends coach Gafone was an employee of Fluxo for seven weeks in 2024, without a signed contract, and ordered compensation.
SponsorshipsHot Toys signs as official sponsor of the Fortnite Global Championship
BLAST has named collectibles maker Hot Toys official sponsor of the Fortnite Global Championship 2026, with a stand in Antwerp, broadcast segments and collectibles sold in the FNCS stores.
RegulationUnder 18 in Brazil: how Riot's age checks work for League of Legends
Which Riot games are rated 18 in Brazil for now, how adults verify their age, what happens to an under-18 account, how Valorant consent works and what comes next.
CareersDo esports players need a work permit in Canada? The athlete exemption
Canadian rules let foreign athletes, coaches and team members compete without a work permit, but not those who join a Canadian professional team. What the texts say.
CreatorsEsports World Cup names its CS2 main-stage talent for Paris
Hosts, analysts, commentators and reporters for the Counter-Strike 2 tournament of the Esports World Cup in Paris, with new hosts and two French voices in week two.
CreatorsLeague of Legends community events: Riot's rules for creators
LoL Esports swapped tiered licensing for one community license on August 3, 2026. Who qualifies, the money and sponsor rules, branding, streaming and the rights Riot keeps.
SponsorshipsMPL Malaysia Season 18 opens with three new names among its sponsors
CelcomDigi and Infinix stay at the top of MPL Malaysia's sponsor list for Season 18, TODAK moves from team to partner and CHERY Malaysia, AXE and Joytify join the line-up.
RevenueGameSquare, owner of FaZe Esports, reports Q2 revenue up 137%
GameSquare Holdings reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of US$18.5 million against US$7.8 million a year earlier, a 49.0% gross margin and a positive adjusted EBITDA of US$1.0 million.
RankingsHow the FC Pro World Rankings work: tiers, points and the three-year cycle
Six point tables, regional cups worth different amounts, half value online and a three-year memory: how EA turns FC Pro results into world ranking points.
OrganizationsGentle Mates leave Counter-Strike as roster returns to Iberian Soul
The French organization has withdrawn from Counter-Strike after a year with its Spanish roster. Its players are back under the Iberian Soul name at the Esports World Cup open qualifier.
TechnologyRainbow Six Siege ties its Legend Division to Shieldguard PC checks
Ubisoft says its top ranked tier will require the R6 Shieldguard Secure Platform and app-based two-step verification, part of a wider anti-cheat push for Rainbow Six Siege.
InvestmentWho is buying in: 13D, 13G and poison pills at listed esports companies
How the public learns that an investor is building a stake in a listed gaming or esports company, what the 5% line triggers, and how a rights plan answers a buyer.