The LEC Summer 2026 Playoffs are the playoff stage of the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) Summer Split. The results of this competitive play determine which European teams will reach the 2026 League of Legends World Championship. The teams competing in the LEC Worlds qualification are Karmine Corp, GIANTX, Team Vitality, G2 Esports, Natus Vincere, and Movistar KOI.  The whole series will be played in a best-of-five format, with the top three playoff finishers qualifying for Worlds 2026. Meanwhile, the fourth- and fifth-place finishers qualify for the Demacia Cup Global Invitational 2026. Take a look at the bracket, qualification...

IEM Cologne 2025, a major Counter-Strike tournament, is right around the corner. ESL has announced all 24 top teams that will compete, and the excitement is mounting high. The event will last two weeks and take place at the LANXESS Arena, a famous venue for Counter-Strike.  The teams will be battling for a whopping $1.25 million prize pool, marking a thrilling start to the second season of the year. However, before it kickstarts, here’s everything that you need to know about the tournament. Date: July 23 to August 3 Location: LANXESS Arena, Cologne, Germany Prize pool: $1,250,000 Competitive Format The stakes are...

Counter-Strike has evolved into one of the world's largest esports, with non-stop events throughout the year.  The multiplayer first-person shooter video game now holds roughly 100-150 events annually, with major prize money up for grabs. Among these tournaments are two Majors every year, featuring the best teams in the world. The prize pool for these tournaments can go up to $1 million (£740,000). The spotlight is now on Austin, Texas, as it gets ready to host the first Major of 2025, running from June 3rd to 22nd. This is a big deal for North American fans as it’s the fourth...