Evil Geniuses will cease competitive and day-to-day operations effective November 2, 2026.
Over the last few years, we rebuilt how this organization operates and worked hard to bring it back. We stabilized operations, restored public sentiment, and grew our engagement and output, all while expanding into new titles and building out our creator roster. Unfortunately, esports continues to face significant headwinds, including limited sponsorship and the rising cost of competing at the top level. Despite sustained investment and the dedication of the EG team, it's been concluded that the business cannot be operated responsibly in the current environment.
EG will wind down operations in an orderly way and work closely with every affected player, coach, and staff member.
On the competitive side, every player on every roster is free to speak with other organizations starting today. All of our VALORANT players and coaches will be free to sign with new teams when the 2026 season ends on November 2.
One big request to anyone still reading: if you're hiring, please talk to our people. I will personally vouch for every player, creator, and staff member who worked here. Reach out to me directly, deapps@evilgeniuses.gg, if you have an opening or need a recommendation. My goal is to help as many of our people find a new role over the next few months.
To the players, the staff, and everyone who put their heart and soul into EG over the last few years: you were all amazing. We gave this organization everything we had. I could not have asked for a better team.
To everyone who has ever worn the EG logo, to the fans who kept showing up, and to the partners who supported this org over the last 25+ years: thank you for everything.
~ Chris DeAppolonio - CEO
Over the last few years, we rebuilt how this organization operates and worked hard to bring it back. We stabilized operations, restored public sentiment, and grew our engagement and output, all while expanding into new titles and building out our creator roster. Unfortunately, esports continues to face significant headwinds, including limited sponsorship and the rising cost of competing at the top level. Despite sustained investment and the dedication of the EG team, it's been concluded that the business cannot be operated responsibly in the current environment.
EG will wind down operations in an orderly way and work closely with every affected player, coach, and staff member.
On the competitive side, every player on every roster is free to speak with other organizations starting today. All of our VALORANT players and coaches will be free to sign with new teams when the 2026 season ends on November 2.
One big request to anyone still reading: if you're hiring, please talk to our people. I will personally vouch for every player, creator, and staff member who worked here. Reach out to me directly, deapps@evilgeniuses.gg, if you have an opening or need a recommendation. My goal is to help as many of our people find a new role over the next few months.
To the players, the staff, and everyone who put their heart and soul into EG over the last few years: you were all amazing. We gave this organization everything we had. I could not have asked for a better team.
To everyone who has ever worn the EG logo, to the fans who kept showing up, and to the partners who supported this org over the last 25+ years: thank you for everything.
~ Chris DeAppolonio - CEO
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Thank you @ASUS_ROGNA for having us at ROG LVL 20 yesterday to celebrate! #ROG20thAnniversary
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THEY’VE DONE IT!!! CONGRATS @LOUDgg 💚💙 #VALORANTChampions
WORLD CHAMPIONS ONCE AGAIN! #VALORANTChampions
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Evil Geniuses retweeted
Who's got what it takes at #ROGLVL20 to beat the pros?? 🎯
Shoutouts to all our participants that entered the octagon and showing off the ROG competitive spirit! 🔥🔥🔥
#ROG20thAnniversary #ROGPeripherals #esports #AceTheGame
Shoutouts to all our participants that entered the octagon and showing off the ROG competitive spirit! 🔥🔥🔥
#ROG20thAnniversary #ROGPeripherals #esports #AceTheGame
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Evil Geniuses retweeted
Every pro started somewhere — usually in a random PUG lobby. 🎯
This Monday, Counter-Strike professional and former EG player Timothy “autimatic” Ta joins us to share the life lessons he picked up on the road from pick-up games to the pro stage: the grind, the setbacks, and make it.
Stick around after the talk for a live Q&A and ask him anything.
🗓️ Monday, Oct 19
⏰ 7:00 PM PT
📍Genius League Discord
This Monday, Counter-Strike professional and former EG player Timothy “autimatic” Ta joins us to share the life lessons he picked up on the road from pick-up games to the pro stage: the grind, the setbacks, and make it.
Stick around after the talk for a live Q&A and ask him anything.
🗓️ Monday, Oct 19
⏰ 7:00 PM PT
📍Genius League Discord
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.@banhbaoval and @bdog2916 are at @ASUS_ROGNA's ROG LVL 20 event!
Come join us for some fun! #ROG20thAnniversary
Come join us for some fun! #ROG20thAnniversary
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Evil Geniuses retweeted
Get to know your on air-talent for #VCTGameChangers São Paulo!
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Evil Geniuses retweeted
Thank you Riot for this huge opportunity, it’ll be amazing!
EXCITEDDDDD
EXCITEDDDDD
Get to know your on air-talent for #VCTGameChangers São Paulo!
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Evil Geniuses retweeted
Come to ROG LVL 20 and see if you can beat me in the Octogon. Prizes and pride on the line.
#ROGLVL20 #ROG20thAnniversary @ASUS_ROGNA
#ROGLVL20 #ROG20thAnniversary @ASUS_ROGNA
Join @banhbaoval and @bdog2916 at @ASUS_ROGNA's ROG LVL 20 event on October 17!
RSVP here and see you soon: rog.asus.com/us/content/rog… #ROG20thAnniversary
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Join @banhbaoval and @bdog2916 at @ASUS_ROGNA's ROG LVL 20 event on October 17!
RSVP here and see you soon: rog.asus.com/us/content/rog… #ROG20thAnniversary
RSVP here and see you soon: rog.asus.com/us/content/rog… #ROG20thAnniversary
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Evil Geniuses retweeted
Closing out today as Rank 3, but we close out the Group Stage as Rank 1!
We'll see you next week! #DFRise #DFesports
We'll see you next week! #DFRise #DFesports
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