Image credit: Halo, OpTic Gaming via X The Halo Champions Series Arlington 2025 tournament on April 18th saw strong viewership numbers throughout its livestreams. The views accumulated in the tournament have been a much-needed boost for the Halo esports scene in an otherwise slower year. Keep Reading OpTic Texas re-signs Huke to starting lineup OpTic […]
OpTic Gaming claims victory at HCS Arlington 2025
Image credit: Halo Esports via X OpTic Gaming has won the Halo Championship Series 2025: Arlington Major after defeating Shopify Rebellion in the Grand Final. The North American esports team has now secured the lion’s share of the $250,000 (~£188,853) prize pool and immediately qualified for the HCS Dallas Open in May. Keep Reading GIANTX […]
A brief guide to HCS Major Arlington 2025
Image credit: HCS The opening international event of the 2025 Halo Championship Series, HCS Major Arlington, is taking place this weekend. In addition to seeing household names within North American esports, HCS Major Arlington 2025 also plays host to an open bracket providing an opportunity for amateur teams to compete against the best in the […]
HCS Major Arlington drops: All rewards and how to get them
Image credit: HCS The opening Major of the 2025 Halo Championship Series (HCS) season takes place this weekend and while the best teams in the world compete, viewers watching can earn a range of exclusive rewards throughout the tournament. From weapon charms, emblems and armour coatings, here’s a detailed guide on everything you can earn […]
FaZe Clan unveils Halo roster for 2025 season
Image credit: FaZe Clan FaZe Clan has unveiled its Halo roster ahead of the Kaysan Showdown kick-off tournament. The North American esports organisation is one of seven teams participating in the Halo Championship Series (HCS) partner team program. Keep Reading G FUEL and FaZe Clan announce multi-year partnership FaZe Clan and SteelSeries peripherals lineup launches […]
Halo esports in 2025: HCS roadmap and Major locations revealed
Image credit: Halo Championship Series The Halo Championship Series (HCS) has revealed its esports roadmap for the 2025 season, which includes the locations for its Major tournaments. In addition to the three Majors, the roadmap confirms that the Halo World Championship will once again take place in Seattle, Washington. Keep Reading Quadrant shifts away from […]
Quadrant shifts away from esports, departs Halo scene
Image credit: Quadrant British esports organisation Quadrant has announced via a statement on social media that it will no longer participate in the Halo Championship Series, Halo’s top-flight esports league. The company will also shift its overall focus away from competitive esports to angle itself more towards fashion, content and motorsport in the future. Keep […]
Halo World Championship 2024 breaks 100,000 peak viewers
Image credit: Halo The Halo World Championship 2024 became the 10th most-watched Halo esports event in the game’s franchise. The season-ending Halo Championship Series (HCS) tournament featured 16 teams from across the world competing for a share of its $1m (~£762,785) prize pool. Keep Reading Halo World Championship 2023 becomes title’s second most-watched event ACEND […]
FaZe Clan to host Halo Championship Major Atlanta 2024
Image credit: FaZe Clan North American esports organisation FaZe Clan has announced it will host the 2024 Halo Championship Series (HCS) Atlanta Major. The third Major of the 2024 HCS season will take place July 26th-28th in the Gateway Center Arena at Atlanta’s College Park. Keep Reading GameSquare launches FaZe Media, secures $11m in investment […]
Halo Championship Series to host more Majors in 2024
Image credit: 343 Industries Halo Infinite developer 343 Industries has unveiled its Halo Championship Series (HCS) roadmap for 2024. The new HCS season will include more Majors and events organised by teams, as well as Halo Infinite’s first Major in Europe. Keep Reading Halo World Championship 2023 becomes title’s second most-watched event Halo Championship Series […]