Get rdy: Competitive guide for November 9-15th
A new week is upon us and that means events and competitive matches will be gearing up or winding down. With this season's packed schedule it is easy to miss something, so we've compiled a weekly planning guide to keep track of what is going on.
League of Legends
Worlds 2026
Over the weekend, Gen.G dominated Invictus Gaming to lock in their spot in the Worlds 2026 finals, while T1 fell to Bilibili Gaming, ending a three-year streak of Worlds victories for T1.
Bilibili Gaming will face Gen.G on Nov. 14 in New York City with the winner lifting the World Championship trophy.
Offseason roster shuffles
Amid the season coming to a close, the roster shenanigans have already begun in earnest. While most movements have been limited to the second tier of competition so far, this week, with the end of Worlds, and many contracts set to expire, we could see some bombshell roster announcements.
G2’s controversy
Speaking of bombshell announcements, after Luka "Perkz" Perković dramatic and inflammatory statement last week, the coach and former star player of G2 Esports was released. This appears to be just the beginning of G2’s worries, with jungler Rudy "SkewMond" Semaan seemingly on the chopping block after internal conflicts. Europe’s most successful LoL organization could find themselves with a tough season ahead next year.
- To see the full calendar of LoL events, head over to our Global Event Horizon section.
Counter-Strike 2
BLAST Rivals
The games come thick and fast at this time of year, with BLAST Rivals starting in Hong Kong on Wednesday morning at an ungodly hour.
You might as well get used to it, though - Singapore isn't that far away. It's an all-Asian finish to the year.
We've only just seen MOUZ absolutely destroy everyone at Beijing, and we're straight into this event with seven of the best teams in the world, and G2
That's meant to be a joke, but right now...
- To see the full calendar of CS2 events, head over to our Global Event Horizon section.
Dota 2
1w Essence III
1w Essence III will begin on Thursday, November 12th with 12 teams competing for the $200,000 prize pool. Eight teams have been directly invited, which includes 1Win (obviously), Aurora, GamerLegion, LGD, PARIVISION, Team Liquid, Team Spirit, and DO KONCA (aka former BetBoom players).
DreamLeague Division 2 Season 5
DreamLeague DIvision 2 Season 5 began with the groupstage on November 6th. Sixteen teams are competing for the lion's share of the $50,000 prize pool and one of three spots to participate in DreamLeague Season 30 starting in December.
Qualifiers/Play-ins
1win Essence III: Play-In started on November 7th with ten invited teams from mostly Europe but featuring Xipto Esports from SouthEast Asia. Interestingly, PlayTime has returned boasting a European roster including Kidaro, Yamich, No!ob, Xibbe, and Shad. So far they are second in their group.
These qualifiers will continue through the 11th with four teams advancing to the main event. 1Win Essence III will take place immediately after on the 12th.
Regional Affairs
Local and regional fans have very little treats on the menu this week.
Europe
Esports Pro Circuit Season 3 is an online event in Europe featuring 15 invited and qualified teams competing for $20,000, although there is Xipto from SEA and Hokori and Rottweilas from SA participating as invites and Pibbles Corp qualified. The group stage is still ongoing with the playoffs not set until the 12th.
Southeast Asia
- To see the full calendar of Dota 2 events, head over to our Global Event Horizon section.
