Method partners with SCAN for Race to World First
British esports organisation Method has announced a partnership with hardware supplier SCAN Computers. The deal will see SCAN...
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Find out all the latest news from the UK esports industry here! From ecosystem developments within the country to the UK's local teams and competitions.
Insomnia Gaming Festival cancels i74
UK-based gaming and esports event Insomnia Gaming Festival has announced the cancellation of its Insomnia...
British Esports signs Armed Forces Covenant
The British Esports Federation has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to support serving personnel,...
Tranmere Rovers launches six-week esports initiative
The community branch of English football club Tranmere Rovers has launched an esports and digital...
F1 Esports champion becomes real-world instructor at Silverstone
A two-time Formula One Sim Racing World Champion has secured a role at one of...
NSE names Vita Student as headline partner
National Student Esports (NSE), the official body of UK university esports, has announced Vita Student...
Fnatic issues statement following recent online player abuse
Fnatic has issued a statement reiterating its zero-tolerance stance on abuse directed at its players...
Motorsport UK reveals 2026 esports calendar
Motorsport UK has unveiled its full sim racing calendar for the 2026 season, featuring a...
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ESL UK to produce Vainglory Spring Championship
As expected ESL UK has been confirmed as the exclusive production partner that'll work with Super Evil Megacorp...
Two days of esports business at Le Méridien – An eScon Report
Le Méridien in Piccadilly was host to eScon Europe last week which saw the recent growth of the...
Riot Games to open office in London
Riot Games, the company that develop leading esports game League of Legends, is opening a new UK office in...
ECS announces new Season 3 venues
FACEIT and the Esports Championship Series (ECS) have announced where they will be hosting the third season of...
FACEIT announces groundbreaking partnership with Genius Sports
FACEIT, gaming platform provider and creators of the ECS, have partnered with Genius Sports to enhance the way data...
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