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Germany Announces Its National Coaching Staff for the Esports Nations Cup 2026

A team of experienced coaches will oversee the athletes' training in Germany. The coaches have a track record of national success and international experience in leagues and world championships, and have been tasked with preparing the team for the first Esports Nations Cup.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

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Nassim “Nassada-” Dahman is 2026 German eFootball Champion

At the two-day final in Hamburg, Nassim “Nassada-” Dahman from SC Freiburg ultimately emerged as the new German eFootball champion and won the Virtual Business League Grand Final by WOW. He is also qualified for the EA SPORTS FC Pro World Championship.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

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Virtual Bundesliga: "We Succeeded in Bringing the Competition Into Relevant Formats"

The Virtual Bundesliga (VBL) underwent significant changes in the 2025/26 season. Ahead of the Grand Final, we spoke to Felix Rentschler, Head of the VBL, about these changes, the league's international and local importance, and how they plan to reach their target audience.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read

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Esports Virtual Arenas Launches Esports League

In 2026, eight of Europe's leading esports organisations will compete in the EVA Pro League. Taking part will be G2 Esports, Team Vitality, Team Heretics, SK Gaming, GiantX, Shifters, Solary and OG Esports.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

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Mouz and G2 Esports Receive Further Support From the Esports Foundation

With Mouz and G2 Esports, two German teams are once again among the 20 organisations benefiting from the Club Partner Programme run by the former Esports World Cup Foundation. The foundation has dropped World Cup from its name in March, presumably with events such as the Nations Cup in mind.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

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Tundra Esports Win ESL One Birmingham

ESL One Birmingham came to a close with Tundra Esports securing the trophy in the grand final at the BP Pulse Live venue in Birmingham. The event was held alongside the inaugural DreamHack Birmingham festival, which attracted over 13,000 visitors.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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Knockout Round of the VBL Grand Final by Wow 2026 in Hamburg

In the Virtual Bundesliga (VBL) Grand Final, 32 players will compete for the German championship title, €100,000 in prize money and places at the EA FC Pro World Championship. This esports event will be held at Xperion in Hamburg, just as the 2026 VBL Club Championship was.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Esports

Broad Alliance Supports the German National Team for the 2026 Esports Nations Cup

A coalition of the E-Sport-Bund Deutschland (ESBD), the esports player foundation (epf) and game – the German Games Industry Association – is organising the German national team for the 2026 Esports Nations Cup, in coordination with the Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund (DOSB).

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

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Paysafe and BIG Form New Esports Partnership

Berlin-based esports organisation Berlin International Gaming (BIG) has announced a partnership with PaysafeCard, its new premium sponsor and payment partner. Through this partnership, PaysafeCard will support BIG's competitive efforts across multiple titles.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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Registration for the Schleswig-Holstein State Esports Championships

Registration is now open for the fifth season of the Schleswig-Holstein State Esports Championships. Players from the northern German state can sign up to take part in the qualifying tournaments.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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Borussia Dortmund Wins the VBL Club Championship 2026

A new champion has been crowned in the Virtual Bundesliga (VBL) by Wow: Borussia Dortmund can now call themselves the German club champions for the first time. The team emerged victorious against FC Bayern München in the final, held at Xperion in Hamburg.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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VBL Club Championship Final to Be Held in Hamburg for the First Time

For the first time, the finals of the VBL Club Championship will take place in Hamburg on 7 and 8 March. The matches will be held at Xperion, where the players will compete in front of a live audience. Admission is free.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read