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PGL Wallachia Season 7: New Series Record in Hours Watched
PGL Wallachia Season 7 established a significant milestone for the tournament series by accumulating 16 million hours of total watch time.
- PGL Wallachia Season 7 reached a record 16 million total hours watched, driven by an extended broadcast schedule of 112.5 hours.
- Peak concurrent viewership fell below 300,000 for the first time in the series' history, indicating a decline in simultaneous audience interest.
- The divergence between total watch time and peak viewership highlights a shift toward higher viewer retention over longer periods rather than large, concentrated audience spikes.
Wolves Esports Partners With Luna Esports for ePremier League
Wolves Esports has entered into a partnership with the Portuguese organization Luna Esports to compete in the EA Sports FC ePremier League.
- Wolves Esports has partnered with Luna Esports to compete in the UK-based EA Sports FC ePremier League.
- The two players representing Wolves Esports in the competition are Diogo “Diogo” Mendes and Goncalo “RastaArtur” Pinto.
- Both players are members of Luna Esports, a Portuguese organization founded by footballer Diogo Jota in 2020.
GRID Partners With Smilegate for Crossfire Esports Data
GRID, a specialized esports gaming data and betting technology platform, has entered into a partnership with South Korean game publisher Smilegate to manage the official match data infrastructure and distribution for the Crossfire esports ecosystem.
- GRID has partnered with South Korean publisher Smilegate to provide official match data infrastructure and distribution for the Crossfire esports ecosystem.
- The collaboration aims to enhance fan engagement, commercial growth, and player experiences by integrating GRID's technology to capture and distribute live official match data.
- Crossfire, a first-person shooter franchise released in 2007, reports over one billion lifetime registered players across more than 80 countries.
Road to EWC 2026 Formally Launches
The Esports World Cup Foundation has officially launched the "Road to EWC 2026," a comprehensive global qualification program designed to funnel competitors into the Esports World Cup 2026, scheduled to take place in Riyadh from July 6 to August 23, 2026.
- The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has launched 'Road to EWC 2026,' a global qualification program featuring over 230 tournaments that serve as the primary pathway for competitors to reach the 2026 Esports World Cup.
- The 2026 Esports World Cup is scheduled to take place in Riyadh from July 6 to August 23.
- The qualification program utilizes a unified global calendar that integrates existing publisher leagues, international events, and open qualifiers to create a structured path from grassroots to professional levels.
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Joins Esports Nations Cup Lineup
The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced that SNK Corporation’s fighting game, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, will be one of 16 titles featured at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026.
- SNK Corporation’s 'FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves' has been selected as one of 16 official titles for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- The tournament will take place from November 12–15, 2026, featuring 32 players competing for their respective national teams.
- The competition format includes a group stage with four groups of eight players, followed by a single-elimination playoff bracket for the top 16 qualifiers.
BLAST Opens Destination City Proposals for 2027, 2028
BLAST has officially initiated its host destination selection process for major live arena events scheduled for 2027 and 2028.
- BLAST has opened its host destination bidding process for 2027 and 2028, seeking cities to host major live arena events across titles including Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, Fortnite, Rocket League, Rainbow Six Siege, and Brawl Stars.
- Interested cities must register their interest by February 12, 2026, with final bid submission deadlines set for March 16, 2026, for 2027 events and July 3, 2026, for 2028 events.
- BLAST plans to produce 40 live arena events worldwide, building on a 2025 performance that saw 15 arena shows held across 10 countries and four continents.
Esports Nations Cup: $45 Million Funding for 2026
The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced a $45 million funding commitment for the inaugural 2026 Esports Nations Cup.
- The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has committed $45 million in funding to support the inaugural 2026 Esports Nations Cup.
- The funding is divided into three pillars: $20 million for player and coach prize money, $20 million for the ENC Development Fund, and $5 million for professional club incentives.
- Prize money for the 16 competitive titles follows a placement-based framework, awarding $50,000 for first place, $30,000 for second, and $15,000 for third per player.
Top Esports Games on Twitch 2025: CS2, LoL, Dota 2, Valorant
Counter-Strike 2 currently stands as the preeminent force in the global esports landscape, securing its position as the most-watched title on Twitch throughout 2025.
- Counter-Strike 2 is the most-watched esport on Twitch in 2025, generating 372.65 million hours of viewership.
- League of Legends ranks second in 2025 Twitch viewership with 307.17 million hours watched.
- Dota 2 maintains a significant market presence with 213.09 million hours of viewership recorded on Twitch.
Dota 2 Officially Joins Esports Nations Cup Line-Up
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has officially added Dota 2 to the roster of titles for the 2026 Esports Nations Cup (ENC).
- Dota 2 has been confirmed as the third of 16 titles for the Esports Nations Cup 2026, a biennial international competition operated by the Esports World Cup Foundation.
- The Dota 2 tournament will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, running from November 2 to November 8, 2026.
- The competition will feature 32 national teams, with the top 16 invited based on a national ranking system and 16 others determined through regional qualifiers and wildcard slots.
First Details on Esports World Cup 2026
The Esports World Cup Foundation has released initial details regarding the 2026 Esports World Cup, a multi-week global competition scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 6 to August 23, 2026.
- The 2026 Esports World Cup will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 6 to August 23, featuring a total prize pool of $75 million USD.
- The event will host over 2,000 players and 200 clubs from more than 100 countries competing across 25 tournaments and 24 different game titles.
- The Club Championship prize pool has been increased to $30 million, with the winning club set to receive $7 million.
Top Esports Games of 2025
The 2025 esports landscape was defined by stability among the top five titles, even as the industry navigated circuit restructurings and evolving broadcast formats.
- League of Legends remained the global leader in 2025 with 735.5 million Hours Watched, supported by strong international events and expanded co-streaming.
- Counter-Strike secured the second position with a 33% year-over-year increase in Hours Watched, driven by tournament format changes and competitive innovation.
- The top five esports titles remained identical to 2024, signaling a consolidated industry hierarchy despite broader circuit restructurings.
OG Launches All-Filipino Dota 2 Team, Sponsored by Melbet
OG Esports has officially expanded its competitive operations into Southeast Asia by launching an all-Filipino Dota 2 roster.
- OG Esports has officially entered the Southeast Asian market by launching an all-Filipino Dota 2 roster.
- The organization has secured a global partnership with betting platform Melbet to support the new team's competitive and content initiatives.
- Melbet will provide support for the team's training, logistics, and fan engagement, while receiving prominent branding on player jerseys.