We're starting a new article series exploring the challenges faced by disabled players in Minecraft events!
You can read our introduction to the series here:
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This weekend an entirely new MCSR event format will be making its debut!
Squad Showdown is an event where two teams of four will race on the same seed, all trying to achieve the fastest time possible. We spoke to Feinberg to find out more...
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The Great Minecraft Race is returning for 2026, bringing an opportunity for Minecraft players to race to complete advancements for charity. Sign-ups are open to all!
We spoke to organiser RhinoCasts to find out more about the event…
Read more: spherenewsmc.com/you-can-coll...
Applications are open for Bingo Museum – a Minecraft event series in which players must curate new exhibits to save their beloved museum.
We spoke with event organiser and studio director Wraithzeon, a.k.a Wraith, to find out more…
Read more: spherenewsmc.com/wraithstatio...
Our Minecraft What's On page has been updated! Coming up this weekend...
⚔️ Island Battlebox League's charity match & start of S6
🏆 Cube Champs Ascension & Elites
🌹 MCC Double Date
👑 SMP Showdown's debut event
& more!
See the schedule at: spherenewsmc.com/events-gmt/
Last week, Jay12310 got the second ever sub-seven minute time in the 1.16+ Random Seed Glitchless (RSG) category for Minecraft speedrunning. 🏃💨
We chatted to him about this achievement in our new article:
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After an... explosive end to Season 5 which left their studio destroyed, Minecraft trivia gameshow The Quiz LIVE (@thequizlive.com) is set to return this month with a brand new studio location! 🏙️
Find out more in our article:
spherenewsmc.com/trivia-games...
The recent ninth MCSR Ranked Playoffs concluded a season that saw @mcsrranked.com reaching new highs - so we sat down with hackingnoises and OliverMCSR to talk about the season and what’s to come next!
Read now: spherenewsmc.com/mcsr-ranked-...
Our What's On page is up to date, and there's lots of Minecraft stuff to get excited for this weekend - including:
❄️ Home SMP's winter charity event
🏆 MCBC's devcast
⚔️ Challenger Trials' first beta
🚀 Klyx Games #6
See the schedule for these and more at: spherenewsmc.com/events-gmt/
We spoke to MC Showdown event owner @chazzagram.bsky.social about how far the Minecraft minigame tournament has come, and what’s in store for the future - including a new direction for 2026 and some new minigames! 👑
Read now: spherenewsmc.com/minigame-tou...
Five ancient civilisations will rise – and potentially fall – in a 100-creator storytelling Minecraft event by Creator Splash next weekend. We spoke to event organiser Harp to find out more…
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The Sphere News calendar has been updated!
This weekend includes the start of MCSR Ranked's Season 9 Playoffs, a Klyx Games minigame tourney feat. BluePrint / Chained Life, events for Lifesteal and Money SMP, and more!
See what's on in the Minecraft world 👇https://spherenewsmc.com/events-gmt/
A magazine cover featuring Minecraft characters and mobs climbing or flying around a giant "2026" sign made of blocks.
Happy New Year from all of us at Sphere News! 🎆🎉 We're excited to continue bringing news to the Minecraft community into 2026 ❤️
Read our letter from the Editor (spherenewsmc.com/letter-from-...) to discover:
📊 Our top 10 articles of 2025!
🔧 New Sphere News features!
💬 How to get more involved!
Going back to school after Christmas isn’t always something to dread – because @rejectevents.net is bringing their Campus Chaos Minecraft event back for a festive special this January!
Find out more in our article linked below 👇
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Christmas is fast approaching, but there are still a few more events to happen first! Here’s what’s on in the Minecraft community this weekend...
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🎅 Our Minecraft Christmas quiz competition has begun!
For every correct answer, you'll get a chance to win one of three Steam keys generously donated by Fireshine Games! (Len's Island, Core Keeper, or REKA) #ad
To find out more or to enter:
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We'd love to get your thoughts and ideas on what you enjoy about Sphere News, and where we could improve in 2026.
We have a super-simple (just 2 questions!) survey linked below - any feedback is much appreciated!
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Two weeks ago, 7rowl became the champion of the biggest LAN Minecraft speedrunning tournament ever: the Lewis Fulham Invitational. We interviewed him about his victory!
Read now: spherenewsmc.com/7rowl-on-win...
Our roundup of next week's Minecraft events and happenings is out now!
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And if you're looking for content to watch THIS WEEKEND - this week's schedule has also been freshly updated ✨
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🎁 GIVEAWAY 🎁
Christmas is coming - and we're getting into the holiday spirit by giving away this bundle of Sphere News and Minecraft goodies! ⛏️
⌛ Ends 12th December.
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It's time for the Sphere News Christmas special!
🎅 Featured interview: Chrunchy Christmas, an annual tournament by @crunchmunch.xyz raising money for Jingle Jam!
🗓️ What's On in December (first week out now!)
🎁 More festive Minecraft interviews, content, and giveaways coming soon!
Links in thread!
Someone blurred our upcoming front cover AGAIN?! How are we meant to release the Sphere News Christmas special tomorrow unless we know what's in it? 😔 Can anyone help us work this out?
Last weekend saw the biggest LAN Minecraft speedrunning tournament ever. What was the Lewis Fulham Invitational, and what does it mean for the future of in-person speedrun events?
We interviewed @lewisfulham.bsky.social and some of the players to find out...
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What's on this weekend in the Minecraft community?
🌴 LoveTropics' annual charity stream feat. lots of creators!
🌊 Gameshow galore: trivia battle The Quiz LIVE + epic finale of Sink Or Swim!
👑 Minigame tournaments include Showdown!
and more - read our full roundup:
spherenewsmc.com/whats-on-thi...
There's finally been some good news for Hytale, as Hypixel founder Simon Collins-Laflamme has announced the acquisition of the game's rights from Riot Games. This follows the cancellation of development in June.
Read more in our article:
spherenewsmc.com/hytale-saved...
>> As always for Sphere News coverage:
- The earlier the pitch the better, as it gives our team more time to prepare content.
- We will of course stick to any press embargoes given.
- Submitting a pitch is not a guarantee of coverage.
📢 CHRISTMAS CONTENT CALL 🎅
Got a wintery Minecraft project and interested in being featured in Sphere News?
Events, maps, SMPs, server updates, videos, or something else entirely - we want to hear about it!
DM wraithzeon_ on Discord for a chance to be featured! >>
What's on this weekend in the Minecraft community?
🏆 Creators compete in MC Championship: Mash Up!
🦇 Vampires SMP reaches its thrilling conclusion!
🌕 Termina SMP launches as players try to stop the moon from crashing into the server!
👇 + more in our roundup...
spherenewsmc.com/whats-on-thi...
