The Southwest Schools Showcase 2026 esports tournament successfully united young gamers from across the West Country, with more than 100 students from 10 schools taking part in a vibrant day of competition at Teignmouth Community School in Devon on February 26, 2026.

Organised by students at Teignmouth Community School as part of their BTEC esports coursework, this marked the second edition of the event.

It has grown significantly since last year’s inaugural tournament, expanding from six schools competing in one game to 10 schools across four popular titles.

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The opening phase of ESL Pro League Season 23 has already delivered its first major headlines as FUT Esports and Legacy secured their places in Stage 2 with flawless 3-0 records.

While the two frontrunners celebrated their advancement, the tournament saw its first casualties as NRG and the Oceanic representatives SemperFi were sent packing after failing to register a win in the Swiss stage.

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Tournament organiser FISSURE has announced the immediate cancellation of its upcoming Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) event, FISSURE Playground 3, alongside two other future tournaments.

Originally scheduled to take place in Shenzhen, China, from April 20th to 26th, the event has been pulled from the calendar due to what the organiser describes as a “logistical conflict in the competitive calendar.”

The decision comes at a pivotal moment in the CS2 season, coinciding with the latest launch of the Valve Regional Standings (VRS), which would have determined the invites for the Shenzhen LAN.

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G2 Esports have triumphed in the LEC Versus 2026 Grand Final, edging out Karmine Corp 3-2 in a nail-biting best-of-five series at the Olympic Arena in Barcelona.

This marks G2’s 18th LEC title since 2016, their second straight, and secures EMEA’s sole spot at First Stand 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil (March 16-22).

Rasmus “Caps” Winther earned Finals MVP honors for the seventh time, his 16th domestic trophy, capping a masterful series.

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Team Liquid and English Championship side Sunderland AFC have unveiled a fresh partnership focused on the ePremier League, the official EA Sports FC competition tied to Premier League clubs.

The collaboration sees Team Liquid’s standout EA FC pros — Paulo Neto and Gabriel “Young” Freitas — representing both organizations in the UK’s premier virtual football tournament.

This marks Sunderland’s debut in the ePremier League space, blending traditional football heritage with competitive gaming.

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CoinPoker announced that it will roll out a full 100% rakeback promotion along with an entirely new client, additional poker variants, and several player-focused features on Monday, March 2.

The online poker site described the changes as a major platform upgrade, with the new CoinPoker rakeback promotion running throughout March and open to every player without bonus codes or entry requirements.

Details of the New CoinPoker 100% Rakeback Promotion

On March 2nd everything changes – new games, bigger tournaments, improved replayer and lobby, but that’s not all…

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Valorant Masters Santiago kicks off the 2026 VCT global season with a bang, starting February 28 in Chile.

The Swiss Stage from February 28 to March 4 pits eight teams, second and third seeds from EMEA, Americas, Pacific, and China, against each other in a brutal fight for four playoff spots.

With $1m on the line and direct seeds like BBL Esports, FURIA, Nongshim RedForce, and All Gamers waiting, expect fireworks.

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The Rainbow Six Siege competitive landscape is shifting once again as Ubisoft welcomes a familiar powerhouse into its inner circle.

Geekay Esports, the Saudi Arabian organisation that has dominated the Middle Eastern scene for years, has officially been named a partner team for the R6 Europe and MENA leagues.

Why the Geekay Esports partnership matters for R6

For those who have followed the rise of esports in the MENA region, this news feels like a natural progression.

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Supercell is raising the stakes for the 2026 Brawl Stars Championship (BSC) by introducing a revamped reward system designed to keep both pro players and casual fans hooked throughout the circuit.

This year, the developer is moving away from generic prizes, leaning heavily into the “Chaos Drop” and “Legendary Drop” mechanics to ensure that every stage of the $2 million tournament feels rewarding. Whether you are grinding through the in-game Championship Challenge or competing on the global stage, there is now a tangible path to some of the game’s rarest loot.

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The 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) is revving up as Riot Games unveils VCT Masters Santiago 2026.

This marks the first international LAN of the season, and all eyes will be on Chile this March to see which region snags the first trophy of the year.

Set to take place at the Espacio Riesco in Santiago, the tournament runs from March 1st to March 16th, featuring twelve of the world’s top teams going head-to-head for glory, prize money, and those all-important Champions Points.

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