On 16 January at 23:01 Aurora Gaming lost to Inner Circle in a match played as part of the closed qualification stage for ESL One Birmingham 2026. The result means Inner Circle moves forward in the qualification process while Aurora Gaming did not secure a spot from this bracket.

Apple TV’s streaming service has unveiled promotional material announcing the second season of the science-fiction series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and confirmed that the new season will premiere on February 27, 2026. The announcement highlights the return of the show as part of the platform’s slate for the coming year.

The MongolZ have confirmed the addition of Anarbileg “cobrazera” Uuganbayar to their active roster, naming the young Mongolian as the long-term replacement for Azbayar “Senzu” Munkhbold after Senzu was moved to an inactive role in October.