Bucharest, April 29, 2026 – RBJ – Esports Kings returns this spring with its fourth edition, strengthening its position as the largest esports circuit in Romania. With hundreds of teams and over 1,200 players from across the country expected to take part, Esports Kings brings together the local gaming community in a format that transforms the passion for video games into a competitive experience.
A total of 144 Counter-Strike 2 teams, made up of 720 players, along with another 576 competitors in Brawl Stars, will take part in a national circuit that continues to grow year after year. What began as a series of local tournaments has evolved into a true esports caravan, bringing together different generations of players around two defining titles: Counter-Strike 2, a benchmark of competitive gaming, and Brawl Stars, one of the most dynamic games in the mobile space.
With a total prize pool of €7,500, the stakes are significant, but the real draw remains the community built around the competition. Esports Kings creates a space where players, fans, and content creators come together, turning gaming into a live, dynamic experience.Registrations for the 2026 edition are now open on www.esportskings.ro. Players can form teams for Counter-Strike 2 or sign up individually for the Brawl Stars competition.
The Esports Kings tour kicks off on April 30 in Bucharest, at Mega Mall, part of the NEPI Rockcastle group, and will travel throughout May to 10 shopping centers across the country belonging to the same developer. For the first time, the event will also reach Piatra Neamț.
The tournaments will take place in several cities across the country, including Ploiești, Craiova, Timișoara, and Constanța, bringing the competition closer to local gaming communities. The circuit will culminate with the grand final at Brăila Mall, on June 6–7, where the best Counter-Strike teams and top Brawl Stars players will compete for the Esports Kings 2026 title.
“Year after year, we see the level of competition increasing, players becoming more skilled, and growing interest from local communities in this type of event. In this context, shopping centers are becoming spaces where talent is discovered and communities are built around a shared passion for gaming. For us, this project proves that, through consistency and investment in relevant experiences, we can create events that bring people together in NEPI centers through gaming, a culture that is rapidly growing in Romania,” said Roxana Baias, Group Head of Marketing, NEPI Rockcastle.
Full schedule of the nationwide circuit:
April 30 – Bucharest, Mega Mall Bucharest, 17:00
May 3 – Ploiești, Shopping City Ploiești, 14:00
May 7 – Craiova, Promenada Craiova, 17:00
May 10 – Târgu Mureș, Shopping City Târgu Mureș, 14:00
May 14 – Satu Mare, Shopping City Satu Mare, 17:00
May 17 – Timișoara, Shopping City Timișoara, 14:00
May 21 – Râmnicu Vâlcea, Shopping City Râmnicu Vâlcea, 17:00
May 24 – Constanța, City Park Constanța, 14:00
May 28 – Piatra Neamț, Shopping City Piatra Neamț, 17:00
June 6–7 – Brăila, Brăila Mall, 14:00
In addition, the event brings some of the most well-known content creators from the Romanian gaming scene face to face with fans. Theo Zeciu, Jaxi, imoGen, xSlayder, AndreiRO, Best Noris, and Mădălin Adrian will meet their fans throughout the circuit, offering photo opportunities and autograph sessions.
Programul meet&greet:
30 aprilie – București, Mega Mall București: Jaxi, xSlayder
3 mai – Ploiești, Shopping City Ploiești: xSlayder, AndreiRO
7 mai – Craiova, Promenada Craiova: xSlayder, imoGen
10 mai – Târgu Mureș, Shopping City Târgu Mureș: Mădălin Adrian, Best Noris, AndreiRO
14 mai – Satu Mare, Shopping City Satu Mare: Mădălin Adrian, Best Noris, AndreiRO
17 mai – Timișoara, Shopping City Timișoara: Mădălin Adrian, Theo Zeciu
21 mai – Râmnicu Vâlcea, Shopping City Râmnicu Vâlcea: Mădălin Adrian, Jaxi
24 mai – Constanța, City Park Constanța: xSlayder, Jaxi
28 mai – Piatra Neamț, Shopping City Piatra Neamț: Theo Zeciu, imoGen, Best Noris
6-7 iunie – Brăila, Brăila Mall: Mădălin Adrian, imoGen
Meet & Greet Schedule:
April 30 – Bucharest, Mega Mall Bucharest: Jaxi, xSlayder
May 3 – Ploiești, Shopping City Ploiești: xSlayder, AndreiRO
May 7 – Craiova, Promenada Craiova: xSlayder, imoGen
May 10 – Târgu Mureș, Shopping City Târgu Mureș: Mădălin Adrian, Best Noris, AndreiRO
May 14 – Satu Mare, Shopping City Satu Mare: Mădălin Adrian, Best Noris, AndreiRO
May 17 – Timișoara, Shopping City Timișoara: Mădălin Adrian, Theo Zeciu
May 21 – Râmnicu Vâlcea, Shopping City Râmnicu Vâlcea: Mădălin Adrian, Jaxi
May 24 – Constanța, City Park Constanța: xSlayder, Jaxi
May 28 – Piatra Neamț, Shopping City Piatra Neamț: Theo Zeciu, imoGen, Best Noris
June 6–7 – Brăila, Brăila Mall: Mădălin Adrian, imoGen
