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Introducing Challengers North Polaris

Challengers Northern Europe: Polaris Gets Rebranded

Tournament organizer MistGames announced Monday that it has officially changed the name of its Valorant league for Northern Europe, Challengers Northern Europe: Polaris, to the more palatable name of Challengers North: Polaris. The Valorant Challengers league for Northern Europe also...

NACE raises annual dues for 2024-2025

NACE Raises Annual Dues for 2024-2025

Last week the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) announced that it would increase membership dues for the 2024-2025 academic year. The annual dues will rise from $2,500 USD to $3,250, according to the announcement. In a letter to members,...

BLAST enters the world of Dota 2

BLAST Plans Four Dota 2 Events in 2024-2025

Tournament organizer BLAST recently announced that it plans to expand its tournament offerings in 2024-2025 to include Valve's popular MOBA Dota 2. BLAST plans to host its first Dota 2 studio event in November, followed by four events taking place...

True Gamers to open new esports facility in Amman, Jordan.

True Gamers to Open Esports Facility in Jordan

Russia-based esports facilities company True Gamers announced this week a partnership with RizeUp Sports Complex for a new esports arena in Amman, Jordan. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 1,000-square-meter facility will be located in the King...

VCT Masters Madrid is the most watched Valorant esports event in history

VCT Masters Madrid Sets Viewership Record

Riot Games announced Thursday that it recorded record viewership for Valorant Champions Tour Masters Madrid (VCT Masters Madrid), making it the most-watched VCT event in the league’s history. This milestone serves as a lead-in to VCT Masters Shanghai, which will...

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