02.11.2026 21:50
BBL Esports lifts the trophy at Intel Monsters Reloaded 2026
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BBL Esports took the championship at the seventh Intel Monsters Reloaded, organised by Monster and Intel. Across the event, 2,026 teams and more than 10,000 players competed for a total prize pool of $50,000.
Istanbul hosted the VALORANT finals
The spectator stage of Intel Monsters Reloaded 2026’s VALORANT competition took place at Istanbul’s ESA Esports Arena on 24–25 October. Teams progressing through closed qualifiers and the main event reached the semi-finals and final. According to the organisers, BBL Esports won the grand final and lifted the trophy.
This article reports the outcome of that completed October event. The press release reaching the newsroom on 2 November does not mean the matches were played on that date. The photographs likewise document the 24–25 October event.
Three games and a $50,000 prize pool
The overall tournament covered Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends and VALORANT. The reported 2,026 teams and more than 10,000 players describe participation across the organisation. The $50,000 figure is the overall prize pool, not a single match award or one team’s winnings.
Counter-Strike 2 and League of Legends were held entirely online. VALORANT’s spectator finals formed the centre of the physical event, connecting the online competitive stages with an in-person gathering for supporters.
Gaming culture beyond the stage
The programme included Monster’s experience area, prize mini-tournaments, photography activities and cosplay gatherings. The Monster Game Music Orchestra performed a repertoire of game music, adding activities beyond watching the matches.
Main sponsor Sandisk Optimus and style sponsor Philips OneBlade were joined by TurkNet, Ülker ONEO, Cola Turka, Gloria Jean’s and VOID. Monster’s Global Marketing and Corporate Communications Manager Alper Özkan highlighted connections between players, communities and industry participants. Providing space for new talent and supporting the esports ecosystem were central themes in the company’s assessment.