Esports

Esports
Industry Moves

Alban Dechelotte has been promoted to chief executive of the G2 Esports organisation, with Sabrina Ratih joining as chief operating officer and Philippe Adam stepping up as chief financial officer
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Media

The Blast Premier esports tournament series will be available to watch in over 150 territories for the 2023 series after new and extended media rights deals were agreed
Basketball
Events

The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has agreed a deal with esports company ESL FACEIT to launch the inaugural season of its official NBA2K23 tournament
Esports
Sponsorship & Marketing

Danish sportswear brand Hummel has signed as kit supplier for the French esports organisation Team Vitality, in a deal brokered for the club by the Sportfive agency
Basketball
Events

Singapore's appointment as host of the IOC's Olympic Esports Week characterises the city's ambitions to stage the next generation of technology-driven sports events.
Esports
Media

China Mobile’s streaming platform Migu has acquired rights to the League of Legends Pro League (LPL), the top-tier domestic professional league for the video game title.
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Governance

The Indian government has officially recognised esports as part of multi-sport events in a move that is set to open up investment and sponsorship opportunities for the sector
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Governance

Esports organisation ESL has unveiled a revamp of its Pro League competition which will include what it states will be enhanced broadcast commitment to the world’s longest-running professional league f…
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Events

The Global Esports Federation (GEF) has agreed a global supporter deal with VOV Gaming. VOV Gaming is an online and offline gaming company
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Sponsorship & Marketing

US video game developer, publisher and esports tournament organiser Riot Games is seeking to terminate its sponsorship deal with cryptocurrency exchange FTX, claiming its association with the collapsed…
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Events

The International Esports Federation (IESF) has appointed Indian agency Big Bang Media Ventures to launch the Asia Open Esports Championship
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Finance & Law

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft in the United States to challenge the US-based technology giant's attempt to acquire video game publisher and major …
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Finance & Law

Build A Rocket, the Sportfive-owned esports and gaming agency, has added to its portfolio in the digital entertainment space by acquiring influencer marketing platform TwoReach
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Finance & Law

London-based esports organisation LDN UTD has been acquired by Ludus Gaming, a digital sports and gaming investment vehicle with a focus on inclusivity in gaming
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Media

Merged esports gaming company ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) and VTV Cab, a pay-TV arm of Vietnamese state broadcasting group VTV, have agreed a multi-year media rights deal in Vietnam
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Sponsorship & Marketing

United States-based global gaming and entertainment company TSM is suspending its 10-year naming rights deal with FTX after the cryptocurrency exchange filed for bankruptcy
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Events

The International Olympic Committee has stepped up its commitment to competitive gaming by announcing that its inaugural Olympic Esports Week will take place in Singapore from June 22-25 next year
Esports
Sponsorship & Marketing

Sportfive has been awarded an exclusive mandate to sell sponsorship packages for Pain Gaming, the Brazilian esports team