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Riot GamesVALORANTPartner Program
Riot's Creator Partner Program: VALORANT Applications Close August 28, LoL and TFT Next
Riot opened the VALORANT Partner Program to direct applications on August 3 and the window shuts August 28. Full requirements (18+, ~20h/month, ~7,500 views or 20,000 followers), every perk, the League of Legends and TFT dates, and where Wild Rift stands.
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LudwigStreamer GamesResultsViewership
Ludwig's Streamer Games 2026 Results: Team Worldwide Wins, Full Standings & 512K Peak
Team Worldwide won with 72 points at USC. Full final standings for all eight teams, every event winner, and the viewership behind it — 512,984 peak viewers and 6.45M hours watched, up 72% on 2025, with the platform and channel breakdown.
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StreamElementsRazerAcquisition
Razer Acquires StreamElements: What Changes for Creators (and What Doesn't)
Razer has acquired the assets of StreamElements from Live Momentum Ltd. Overlays, alerts, the chatbot, tipping and SE.Live keep running and the platform stays standalone under a Razer subsidiary — but there are two dates to act on: the new privacy policy from August 1 and the SEPay withdrawal deadline of December 31, 2026.
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LudwigStreamer GamesRoster
Ludwig Reveals the Full Streamer Games 2026 Roster: All 8 Teams, 40 Creators
Ludwig posted the complete Streamer Games 2026 lineup — 8 teams of 5, 40 creators. Tyler1 and Jynxzi for USA, Gigguk and CDawgVA for the UK, Maghla and LittleBigWhale for France. Team-by-team list plus how to watch free on August 1–2.
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CinnaSubathonTwitch
Cinnathon 2026: Cinna's 31-Day Subathon — Final Numbers & How It Worked
Cinna's subathon, the Cinnathon, ran August 1-31 on twitch.tv/cinna and closed with a 'FINALE - SECRET LOCATION' broadcast. Final numbers: 668 hours aired, a 46,687 peak, 5.6M hours watched and +117K followers — plus how the sub timer worked and her Sis-a-thon track record.
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Stake ScrapyardABZCreator Boxing
Stake Scrapyard 001: Full 16-Man Bracket, Rules & Where It Aired
ABZ's Stake Scrapyard 001 ran on Saturday, August 1 — 16 fighters, one night, one winner, free on kick.com/abz. Two-minute bouts in 4 oz MMA gloves, a random draw for the quarter-finals, all eight Round of 16 pairings, and why no winner has been published yet.
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Kings LeagueMilan 2026How to Watch
Kings World Cup Clubs 2026 Is Live in Milan: Teams, Schedule & Where to Watch
The third Kings World Cup Clubs started July 26 at the Fonzies Arena in Milan and runs to August 1. 16 clubs, a Swiss first stage, free streams on Twitch, YouTube and Kick — and the defending champions already lost 1–6.
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La VeladaIbaiViewership
TheGrefg Beats IlloJuan at La Velada VI: Full Results & 7.7M Peak Viewers
TheGrefg beat IlloJuan by split decision to close La Velada del Año VI, which peaked at 7,686,943 viewers and 45.7M hours watched per Esports Charts. All ten ganadores, and not one bout ended early.
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TwitchConSan DiegoTickets
TwitchCon San Diego 2026 Tickets: Prices, Dates & What's Included
TwitchCon San Diego 2026 passes are on sale — $239 for a 3-Day Pass, $299 with the Official Party, from $149 for single days. November 13–15 at the San Diego Convention Center, with early pricing ending August 14 and passes rising September 1.
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La VeladaIbaiCreator Boxing
La Velada VI Weigh-In: Samy Rivers vs RoRo in Doubt Over Helmet Row
All 20 fighters made weight at the La Velada del Año VI weigh-in, but the Samy Rivers vs RoRo bout is at risk after RoRo was cleared to wear a protective helmet. Full weigh-in results, headgear rules and the free stream.
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Gear Guide2026Upgrades
New Streaming Gear 2026: What's Actually Worth Upgrading To
The streaming gear worth upgrading to in 2026 — AI-tracking webcams (Insta360 Link 2, OBSBOT Meet 2), hybrid mics (Shure MV7+), wireless audio (DJI Mic Mini 2) and Stream Deck alternatives, with release dates and honest picks.
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Gear GuideBack to SchoolBudget
Back-to-School Streaming Setup 2026: Best Budget Gear for Students
The best budget streaming setup for students in 2026: a dorm-friendly starter kit under $250 (mic, webcam, light) plus a level-up path — picks for Twitch, YouTube and TikTok Live.
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LudwigStreamer GamesCreator Event
Ludwig's Streamer Games 2026: Full Roster, Dates, Venue & How to Watch
Ludwig's Streamer Games 2026 runs August 1–2 at USC's Allyson Felix Track & Field Complex in LA. Full roster revealed — 8 teams, 39 creators including Tyler1, Jynxzi, CDawgVA, Cellbit & QTCinderella. Free live stream on Twitch and YouTube.
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La VeladaIbaiCreator BoxingIlloJuanTheGrefg
La Velada del Año VI 2026: How to Watch, Full Fight Card & Start Times — July 25
La Velada del Año VI is July 25 at Estadio La Cartuja in Sevilla. IlloJuan vs TheGrefg main event, 10 bouts, Anuel AA and Bad Gyal live, 80,000 fans. Free stream on Ibai's Twitch and YouTube.
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Streamer UniversityKai CenatLudwigTwitchAwards
Streamer University 2026: All Award Winners & 731K Peak Viewership Recap
Streamer University 2026 wrapped with 731,000 peak concurrent viewers on Twitch. Full list of all award winners across 27 categories — Most Valuable Student, Best Professor, and more — from Kai Cenat's creator event produced by Ludwig.
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