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DFL seeks to accelerate Virtual Bundesliga’s growth with ESL partnership

The trophy is seen prior to the Virtual Bundesliga Featured Matches of Match Day 20 on February 20, 2020 in Ismaning, Germany. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bundesliga/Bundesliga Collection via Getty Images)

The DFL has entered into a partnership with esports giant ESL, with the long-term aim of making its Virtual Bundesliga a comparable prospect to its traditional football competitions. Adam Nelson speaks with the DFL's Andreas Heyden and ESL's Ralf Reichert.

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