Esports Weekend Review: Legacy win FISSURE Playground 3, Movistar KOI survive LEC, Epos triumphs at XPEvo

Jon Nicholson, Freelance Writer

Last Updated: 14/09/2026

In the blink of an eye, autumn has already kicked into high gear, with several esports tournaments reaching their climax over the past weekend.

From FISSURE Playground 3 delivering incredible Counter-Strike plays to the LEC playoffs and Trackmania tournaments featuring some of the UK’s biggest names, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

As attention turns to the Rocket League World Championship and the LEC’s grand final, we look back at what has been another action-packed weekend in the world of esports. 

CS2: Legacy sweeps G2 at FISSURE Playground 3

FISSURE Playground 3 might have missed many of Counter-Strike’s most dangerous teams, but it swung the door wide open for a new name to claim a Tier 1 trophy. 

After leaving the group stage as the top seed, Legacy stood tall at the SND Cultural and Sports Centre in Suzhou, China. Across four best-of-threes and a best-of-five Grand Final, the South American side conceded just two maps on their way to another trophy.

Legacy’s clinical pistol-round play made all the difference in the second half. Quick trades left G2 without any kind of defence on Mirage, paving the way to yet another victory on Chinese soil.

pistol tá na conta! pic.twitter.com/48MAOuirSo

— Legacy (@legacyggbr) September 13, 2026

Latto seals the deal with MVP-worthy performance

Bruno ‘latto’ Rebelatto shone on Dust2, recording 24 kills, a huge 131.6 ADR, and an incredible 2.25 rating, spearheading Legacy’s 13–4 drubbing of G2 to secure a dominant 3–0 sweep.

After ending the tournament with an overall rating of 1.31, latto also clinched the MVP award. FISSURE Playground 3 is the third time the rifler has won the accolade, after earning a medal as part of Legacy’s success at the CS Asia Championships in both 2025 and 2026.

Priced at 4/1 (5.0) by several UK betting sites, Legacy weren’t the tournament favourites. It just goes to show that Counter-Strike can be extremely unpredictable. 

For Legacy, it’s the team’s third victory in China, following wins at the CS Asia Championship in 2025 and earlier this year.

After earning a cool $300,000 in total winnings (including $165,000 in player prize money and $135,000 club share), the South Americans have some much-needed downtime before ESL Pro League Season 24 kicks off on October 3rd.

O momento @rainbetcom de hoje é especial!
Sente o clima da torcida aqui na China 🇨🇳 pic.twitter.com/NXdImQ9P6u

— Legacy (@legacyggbr) September 13, 2026

LoL: Movistar KOI survive Team Vitality in thriller at LEC

After G2 Esports booked a spot in the LEC Summer 2026 Grand Final, focus turned to the lower bracket, where Movistar KOI faced off against Team Vitality. 

The best-of-five began with the pairing of Alex ‘Myrwn’ Pastor Villarejo and Javier ‘Elyoya’ Prades Batalla excelling on Ambessa and Vi during hectic teamfights.

Getting fights like this and it’s only game 1 🥵 pic.twitter.com/rstVUaCYaL

— LEC (@LEC) September 12, 2026

In game 2, more skirmishes broke out between two evenly matched sides. Even with MKOI gaining the upper hand, Team Vitality levelled the series to set the scene for a thrilling battle.

WHAT IS HAPPENING THIS GAME pic.twitter.com/5w6SbIOyVc

— LEC (@LEC) September 12, 2026

A double ADC comp from Kaan ‘Naak Nako’ Okan and Matyáš ‘Carzzy’ Orság dealt insane damage in game three, paving the way for Team Vitality to reach match point. 

MKOI managed to stay alive in game four, sending the series to a final showdown on Summoner’s Rift. A back-and-forth opening could’ve gone either way. Even the MKOI coaches couldn’t hide their nerves.

mood pic.twitter.com/cF7Wfptx4d

— LEC (@LEC) September 12, 2026

Elyoya’s Cho’Gath dominated the Rift, eventually building to a point where Vitality’s damage couldn’t overcome the jungler. After securing the fourth dragon, MKOI decimated Team Vitality inside their base to wrap up a 3–2 victory. 

Odds swayed between Vitality and MKOI throughout the series, ranging from 1/1 (2.0) even when Vitality had the lead, to 7/10 (1.7) after MKOI grabbed the upper hand. 

As a result of Team Vitality’s defeat, they miss out on Worlds qualification. However, the French organisation does earn a place at this year’s Demacia Cup. 

Trackmania: Epos victorious at XPEvo

After taking centre stage at the Esports World Cup, Trackmania went to Hamburg, Germany, for XPEvo 2026.

As one of Europe’s largest Trackmania events, 165 of the region’s top players faced off for a chance for a share of the €10,000 prize pool. After navigating his way through a stacked elimination round, Team Liquid’s Robert ‘Epos’ McKay successfully steered his way into another Grand Final.

.@_EposUK and @LetzterTM go through! ⏫

They advance to the Grand Final, while @tweenTM2 and @OtaaaqYouen drop down for another shot in the Consolidation Final. 🫡#XPEvo2026 #Trackmania pic.twitter.com/0EFAvdsbe3

— Trackmania Esports 2026 (@TMesports) September 13, 2026

The defending XPEvo champ joined the likes of fellow Brits Thomas ‘Pac’ Cole and Luke ‘Akul’ Jones in the on-track action. After battling through an intense elimination bracket, Epos looked untouchable, with expert precision guiding him to the top step of the podium and a third XPEvo title in a row.

HE HAS DONE IT AGAIN! 😱

The 3-PEAT is real! @TeamLiquid‘s @_EposUK secures his 3rd consecutive @EvoTM XPEvo Championship! 👏🏆

GGs to all the competitors!#Trackmania #XPEvo2026 pic.twitter.com/AZ9Sn4ndej

— Trackmania Esports 2026 (@TMesports) September 13, 2026

Shortly after lifting the trophy, Epos celebrated with a beatboxing display. Alongside his Trackmania successes, Epos is also an accomplished beatboxer, having won the UK solo championship in 2020 and 2025.

In addition to the success of Epos, Pac also finished strong. The Team Vitality racer ended XPEvo 2026 with a third-place finish, building on his third-place finish from the Esports World Cup.

One way to celebrate a three-peat 🎤
take it away, @_EposUK 🤩#XPEvo2026 pic.twitter.com/x5fKpmQdLs

— Trackmania Esports 2026 (@TMesports) September 13, 2026

Trackmania might not get the same coverage as the bigger esports titles, but UK players are thriving on the international stage. The game is steeped in esports history, and it’s great to see the likes of Epos and Pac flying the flag and standing on the podium.

Jon Nicholson, Freelance Writer

Jonno is a veteran esports journalist with over a decade of experience in covering the world of competitive gaming. Since starting in 2014, he’s covered the biggest events for outlets including Esports Insider, GGRecon, Gfinity, and Siege.GG. When he’s not writing, he can be found sim racing with varying degrees of success.

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