Partnerships · Events
An official VALORANT video post presents a Balenciaga concept collaboration in Shanghai during Champions 2026, including the claimed first release of BALENCIAGA NEO FOCUS gaming glasses and a Viper digital-brand-friend activation.
无畏契约电竞 · Sep 22, 2026
Events
NGSC has moved its next Riyadh conference from October 30–November 1, 2026 to 2027. A mid-August return is expected, but exact dates and venue are unannounced.
New Global Sport Conference · Sep 22, 2026
Partnerships
Razer and BLAST have announced a headset partnership for BLAST Premier, with Razer identifying a two-year, 12-event arrangement through 2028 and BLAST confirming the first activation in Hong Kong in November 2026.
BLAST Premier / Razer Newsroom · Sep 21, 2026
Partnerships
PlayStation and Lisa will launch a limited-edition DualSense wireless controller globally on Oct. 30, with pre-orders opening Oct. 2 and a U.S.-focused merchandise collection arriving through PlayStation and Lisa's Amazon channels.
PlayStation.Blog · Sep 21, 2026
Competition
Riot Games says every team in the PCS, VCS and LJL will compete domestically for LCP places each split in 2027, while slot distribution and format remain pending.
LoL Esports · Sep 21, 2026
Partnerships
Baek Eok Coffee has begun temporarily suspending advertising, co-branded menu and event activations tied to PUBG Asia Stars 2026 while it reviews the tournament's fairness dispute and the organizer's response; the sponsorship contract has not been terminated.
4th Journal and Inven Global · Sep 20, 2026
Partnerships · Career
Vantan, GANYMEDE and T1 Esports Academy agreed on Sept. 17 to cooperate on esports talent development, with a first phase focused on localizing T1 methods for Japanese courses and planning a special intensive course for ZETA DIVISION Gaming Academy students.
KADOKAWA Group · Sep 19, 2026
Competition · Governance
VIRESA and VNGGames held Vietnam's ASIAD 20 national esports team send-off on Sept. 16, with 23 athletes and six coaches entering four medal disciplines; VNGGames says the two organizations have jointly advanced a national championship system since 2025.
VNG · Sep 19, 2026
Events
The full preview release outlines the 2026 Champions tournament in Shanghai and nearly a month of citywide brand, retail and public-space activities.
VALORANT Champions Shanghai · Sep 17, 2026
Events
Perfect World Esports will bring the 2027 winter Counter-Strike Major back to Shanghai, with the event planned for November and December 2027.
Perfect World Esports · Sep 16, 2026
Investment · Governance
Daily eSports alleges failed T1 share talks and a struggle for influence between SK Square and Comcast. Its board and causation claims remain unverified.
Daily eSports · Sep 15, 2026
Publishing
Blizzard announced a new StarCraft project at BlizzCon 2026, defining it as a story-driven open-world shooter targeted for 2030 and led by Dan Hay.
Blizzard Entertainment / GamesRadar+ · Sep 13, 2026
