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Business: EWCF commits $45M to inaugural Esports Nations Cup

More details emerged on Thursday about the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The competition will run from Nov. 2-29 and includes a $45 million commitment from...

Business: Esports World Cup 2026 announces $75M prize pool

The 2026 Esports World Cup returns to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this summer with a record-breaking $75 million prize...

Business: PIF, Jared Kushner’s firm lead $55B buyout of Electronic Arts

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners and Silver Lake agreed to a $55 billion takeover...

Business: Report: Astralis officially taken over by Fusion Esports Group

Danish esports organization Astralis has officially been taken over by a group called Fusion Esports Group, according to...

Business: Esports Nations Cup set to begin in 2026

An esports tournament pitting nations against each other will launch next year. The Saudi-backed Esports World Cup Foundation announced...

Business: Snoop Dogg joins FaZe Clan as content creator

Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg is joining the FaZe Clan board of directors, the esports brand announced Monday. "FaZe Snoop" will be helping out with content...

Business: Ukrainian esports org HellRaisers suspends operations during invasion

Ukraine-based esports organization HellRaisers suspended operations Wednesday as the country deals with Russia's military invasion. The org tweeted, "The HellRaisers project can't keep working in...

Business: WePlay Holding continues Ukrainian operations amid Russian attack

WePlay Holding announced the company will continue its operations in Ukraine with employees working remotely amid Russia's attack on the country on Thursday. The company's...

Business: Report: Activision Blizzard’s head of esports set to exit

Activision Blizzard is set to undergo a management change as head of esports Brandon Snow will exit the company at the end of February,...

Business: FaZe Clan to host celebrity flag football game before Super Bowl LVI

Esports stalwart FaZe Clan continues to branch out whenever the organization sees an opportunity. And the latest opportunity is Super Bowl LVI. Before the Cincinnati...

Business: Eagles RB Boston Scott signs esports deal with Dignitas

Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott has signed a professional esports deal with Dignitas. Dignitas announced that Scott will join their Rocket League team and...