Esports
Full Sail University esports arena set to open next month
The largest esports arena on a United States college campus is set to open next month
NBA 2K League to stage The Turn in Las Vegas
The NBA 2K League will stage The Turn, its second tournament of the season, at HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas at the Luxor Hotel and Casino on May 9-11
Overwatch League Dallas matches sell out
Tickets to the first-ever home market matches in Overwatch League history have sold out
HBSE Clutch Gaming acquisition secures League of Legends slot for Dignitas
Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), the parent company of the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Devils, has agreed in principle to buy a majority stake in professional League of Legends team…
Arthur Ashe Stadium to stage Fortnite World Cup Finals
Arthur Ashe Stadium will host the Fortnite World Cup Finals on July 26-28, Epic Games announced today (Monday)
Charlotte Hornets to join NBA 2K League in 2020
The Charlotte Hornets will enter an affiliate team in the NBA 2K League in 2020 – the league’s third season – joining 21 other NBA franchises in the esports competition.
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PSG and Schalke 04: The football clubs imagining a future without football
PSG and Schalke pioneer football club involvement in esports
PSG targeting Asian youth, Schalke broadening European brand
Both clubs believe gaming is the future of entertainment
Formula One extends with partners for expanded esports series
The Formula One motor-racing championship has extended deals with the organisers and sponsors of its esports series, which will see prize money more than double this year amid expansion plans
Comcast Spectacor to build $50m esports arena in Philadelphia
Comcast Spectacor, owner of the NHL Philadelphia Flyers, has announced plans for a $50m (€44m) esports facility to house its Overwatch League franchise, the Philadelphia Fusion.
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Overwatch League readies move from Los Angeles
Esports competition the Overwatch League has announced that it will switch to a full home-and-away format for its third season, creating a series that is staged on a global basis
Fifa confirms London as host city for inaugural eNations Cup
London will host the first-ever Fifa eNations Cup on 13th and 14th April, with 20 nations now lined up to compete in the event
ESPN to launch college esports championship
The ESPN Events division of US sports broadcaster ESPN has announced plans to launch an esports competition for college students
US Soccer launches esports team
The United States will send a US national esports team to the inaugural Fifa eNations Cup which will be held April 13-14 in London.
NBA 2K League to go on the road in second season
The NBA 2K League will take at least one of its events on the road in the coming season, managing director Brendan Donohue announced on Tuesday evening
Esports is a ‘weak spot’ for MLB, admits Manfred
Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Rob Manfred has admitted that the MLB is lagging behind other major professional sports leagues in the United States in regards to esports, saying: "It has kind…
Fifa launches new national team esports event
World football’s governing body Fifa has today (Tuesday) launched a new esports competition dedicated to national teams.
NBA 2K League increases prize fund to $1.2m for second season
The commercial fortunes of the NBA 2K League continue to grow. The NBA's esports competition is increasing its prize fund by $200,000 to $1.2m (€1.06m) for its upcoming second season.
Alibaba becomes major investor in esports analytics company
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba has partnered with India’s Times Internet to become a major investor in a new esports analytics venture.