Valve has released the opening set of fixtures for Dota 2’s season-ending event, The International 2025.
The tournament is set to begin on Thursday, September 4th, with 16 teams heading to Hamburg, Germany, to take part.
On Tuesday morning, Valve confirmed the Round 1 matches, which will take place on the opening day.
The International 2025 opening fixtures
One of the most notable fixtures on the opening day of The International 2025 features Team Liquid.
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A senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) executive is under scrutiny over an alleged ‘conflict of interest’ over the 2027 Olympic Esports Games.
The appointment of Ng Ser Miang as chairman of the Olympic Esports Games has reportedly been questioned by a London-based law firm.
It has been reported by the Times that the firm are acting for an anonymous group of complainants, said to be connected to the IOC.
The IOC has defended the decision to appoint Ng Ser Miang, saying that any conflict of interest claims are unfounded.
Continue reading IOC chief faces ‘conflict of interest’ claims over 2027 Olympic Esports Games
Epic Games has rolled out the September update for Fortnite, continuing Chapter 6 Season 4 with new content, balance changes, and a major crossover event. The patch also arrives alongside leaks hinting at what players can expect later this year. Swinging Movement Leak Dataminers have uncovered files suggesting that swinging will be introduced as a […]
The BLAST Open Fall teams have been confirmed through the Closed Qualifier.
All six teams had to qualify through the Closed Qualifier Group Stage. Those who qualified will next compete in the Wembley OVO Arena in London, facing off in a Playoffs bracket to crown the winner of BLAST Open Fall 2025.
All six BLAST Open Fall teams confirmed
The six qualified BLAST Open Fall teams are as follows:
The BLAST Open Fall Group Stage served as a Closed Qualifier for the LAN Playoffs, which will be held at Wembley OVO Arena.
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A total of 16 teams competed in the Closed Qualifier Group Stage.
Continue reading BLAST Open Fall teams confirmed: Who will compete in BLAST London?
The first ALGS Split 2 stats are in after Week 1 of the Apex Legends Global Series season.
Which weapons and Legends will be meta over the next few weeks? Which teams had a strong start to the season, and who are fans yet to see on broadcast? ENUK breaks down what Week 1 tells us about the Split ahead.
ALGS Split 2 weapons meta
One weapon has emerged definitively as the gun of choice in the ALGS Split 2 stats from Week 1: the Peacekeeper.
Across three of the four ALGS regions, the Peacekeeper claimed the most kills.
Continue reading ALGS Split 2 Stats: What does Week 1 tell us about the Split ahead?
Riot Games has unveiled significant format changes to the VCT Ascension EMEA 2025, including an expansion from six to eight Challengers teams.
The news was revealed on social media by Valorant Esports Product Manager Tomek Borowka, ahead of the VCT EMEA Stage 2 finals.
VCT Acension is a pivotal annual event for Valorant Challengers teams, offering the winner a one-year contract in the Valorant Champions Tour.
Promoted Ascension teams then either qualify for Valorant Champions or reach the regional VCT Stage 2 Playoffs to defend their tier-one rights at the next Ascension tournament.
Continue reading Riot Games announce format changes to VCT Ascension EMEA 2025
Porsche has launched the third season of the Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge GB, an entry-level competition for aspiring professional sim racers.
The competition, in collaboration with Motorsport UK Esports, will see participants compete for a chance to win a driving experience day at the Porsche Experience Centre at Silverstone.
Whoever wins the prize will drive Porsche 911 and 718 Cayman Models.
Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge GB format
The Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge GB begins on Tuesday, September 23rd, and will run for five weeks.
Continue reading Porsche launches third season of Esports Sprint Challenge GB
Astralis has announced that Counter-Strike icon Emil ‘Magisk’ Reif has rejoined its CS2 roster after he was benched by the Falcons.
Magisk previously competed for Astralis between 2018 and 2021, winning three Major titles and an array of other Tier 1 tournaments during the game’s Global Offensive era.
His return to Astralis follows Martin ‘stavn’ Lund’s decision to step back from the starting lineup due to personal circumstances.
Astralis confirmed the news on the social media platform X on Monday morning.
Continue reading Magisk rejoins Astralis CS2 roster after he was benched by Falcons
All 16 VCT Paris Teams are now confirmed.
Who will be heading to France for the VCT Champions, and which teams have missed out on qualification?
Confirmed VCT Paris Teams: Who will compete?
The 16 confirmed VCT Paris Teams are as follows:
G2 Esports, NRG, Bilibili Gaming, Dragon Ranger Gaming, Team Liquid, GIANTX, Paper Rex, and Rex Regum Qeon all qualified specifically through their Stage 2 competitive performances.
Continue reading VCT Paris teams confirmed, here are the 16 competitors heading to VCT Champions