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Esports Awards 2026 Finalists revealed

This year’s finalists include proven personalities and brilliant newcomers.

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01.10.20263 min read

Martin "Yike" Sundelin, jungler of Karmine Corp. Photo Credit: Wojciech Wandzel/Riot Games

KC Yike: "It's very embarrassing to lose like this"

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LoL

NA's most iconic organisation is back at Worlds Credit: Heaven Wolf | Riot Games

Cloud9 upset LYON 3-1 to secure Worlds spot for the first time since 2023

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C9
LYON

zen suffered an unfortunate 9th-12th exit in the 3v3 World Championship. Credit: Michal Konkol

Atow and zen triumph in the inaugural 2v2 Rocket League 2026 World Championship

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MKOI break the hearts of KC fans in Nice Credit: Michał Konkol | Riot Games

Movistar KOI sweep Karmine Corp 3-0 to face G2 Esports in the LEC grand finals

LoL
LEC
KOI
KC

Caliste has been voted as the MVP of the LEC 2026 Summer Split Credit: Charles Michalet | Riot Games

KC Caliste wins the 2026 LEC Summer Split MVP

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Gentle Mates defeated Man City Esports earlier in the day. Credit: EWC

M8 nass: "Having the crowd on my side played a big part."

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Photo: Riot Games

Artem Bykov: "We are not bringing LEC Versus back [in 2027]"

LEC
LoL
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Firstkiller competing at the RLCS 2026 Paris Major. Credit: Michał Konkol

SR Firstkiller on North America: "Now we have a lot more discipline."

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RL WORLDS
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Invictus Gaming qualifies to Worlds for the second year in a row | Image Credit: Sheep Esports

Invictus Gaming Qualify for Worlds 2026 With a 3-1 Win Over JD Gaming, Sending Them to the Demacia Cup

LoL
LPL
IG
JDG

Fennel and Gen.G. Credit: Riot Games

Gen.G GC and Fennel qualify for Game Changers Championship

VALORANT
GC

Game Changers Championship Trophy. Credit: Riot Games

VALORANT Game Changers Championship 2026 qualified teams

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GC

Zach made his first LAN final at the Esports World Cup. Credit: EWC

SSG zach: "We just wanted to keep piling on while [Twisted Minds] were down."

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RL WORLDS
Interview

Martin "Yike" Sundelin, jungler of Karmine Corp. Photo Credit: Wojciech Wandzel/Riot Games

KC Yike: "It's very embarrassing to lose like this"

KC
Interview
LEC
LoL

NA's most iconic organisation is back at Worlds Credit: Heaven Wolf | Riot Games

Cloud9 upset LYON 3-1 to secure Worlds spot for the first time since 2023

LoL
LCS
C9
LYON

zen suffered an unfortunate 9th-12th exit in the 3v3 World Championship. Credit: Michal Konkol

Atow and zen triumph in the inaugural 2v2 Rocket League 2026 World Championship

RL
RL WORLDS
News

MKOI break the hearts of KC fans in Nice Credit: Michał Konkol | Riot Games

Movistar KOI sweep Karmine Corp 3-0 to face G2 Esports in the LEC grand finals

LoL
LEC
KOI
KC

Caliste has been voted as the MVP of the LEC 2026 Summer Split Credit: Charles Michalet | Riot Games

KC Caliste wins the 2026 LEC Summer Split MVP

LoL
KC
LEC

Gentle Mates defeated Man City Esports earlier in the day. Credit: EWC

M8 nass: "Having the crowd on my side played a big part."

RL
RL WORLDS
Interview

Photo: Riot Games

Artem Bykov: "We are not bringing LEC Versus back [in 2027]"

LEC
LoL
Interview

Firstkiller competing at the RLCS 2026 Paris Major. Credit: Michał Konkol

SR Firstkiller on North America: "Now we have a lot more discipline."

RL
RL WORLDS
Interview

Invictus Gaming qualifies to Worlds for the second year in a row | Image Credit: Sheep Esports

Invictus Gaming Qualify for Worlds 2026 With a 3-1 Win Over JD Gaming, Sending Them to the Demacia Cup

LoL
LPL
IG
JDG

Fennel and Gen.G. Credit: Riot Games

Gen.G GC and Fennel qualify for Game Changers Championship

VALORANT
GC

Game Changers Championship Trophy. Credit: Riot Games

VALORANT Game Changers Championship 2026 qualified teams

VALORANT
GC

Zach made his first LAN final at the Esports World Cup. Credit: EWC

SSG zach: "We just wanted to keep piling on while [Twisted Minds] were down."

RL
RL WORLDS
Interview