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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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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Cambridge Sleep Sciences launches performance pillow for gamers and athletes
Sleep technology company Cambridge Sleep Sciences (CSS) has launched a performance pillow in partnership with Achieveminds, Ultrahuman and...
BFBS Pro League Grand Final to take place at University of Staffordshire
The British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) has announced the inaugural BFBS Pro League Grand Final will take place...
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan claims BLAST Open London £30m economic impact
The upcoming BLAST Open London Counter-Strike 2 event is set to be the UK's biggest esports event of...
Which teams have qualified for the BLAST Open London playoffs?
After a week of qualifiers, the six teams competing in the BLAST Open London playoffs have been decided....
Thomas Lyte to design FNCS 2025 Global Championship trophy
BLAST has announced that Thomas Lyte will craft the trophy and medals for the Fortnite Championship Series (FNCS)...
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